Lenox 1765297 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 1765297 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for demanding metal-cutting applications in industrial and fabrication environments. Measuring 18 feet 6 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide, this blade features a variable 10 to 14 teeth per inch (TPI) tooth pattern that handles a range of material thicknesses and cross-sections efficiently. The tooth material is M42 grade high speed steel (HSS), a cobalt-enriched alloy known for heat resistance and edge retention under continuous cutting loads. This blade is installed by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians on horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines used in metal shops, manufacturing facilities, and mechanical service operations.

This blade is suited for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals including structural steel, tubing, bar stock, and solid rounds. The variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch reduces vibration and chatter across varying cross-sections, making it a practical choice for shops that cut a mix of material sizes without swapping blades. The bi-metal construction bonds the M42 HSS tooth edge to a flexible alloy steel backer, allowing the blade to flex through the saw's wheel path without fatiguing or cracking during normal operation. Typical applications include production cutting and job-shop work on horizontal band saws.

Key Features

• Blade length of 18 feet 6 inches fits a range of horizontal and vertical bandsaw machine configurations
• 3/4 inch blade width provides lateral stability for straight cuts through solid stock and structural shapes
• Variable 10 to 14 TPI tooth pitch reduces harmonic vibration and extends blade life across mixed material sizes
• M42 high speed steel tooth material delivers high heat resistance and edge retention in continuous-cut production use
• Bi-metal construction bonds HSS teeth to a flexible alloy backer for fatigue resistance through the saw wheel path
• Welded blade format — no mechanical joint — provides consistent tracking and eliminates joint-related breakage

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or aftermarket welded bandsaw blade for horizontal and vertical band saws accepting a 3/4 inch wide blade with an 18 foot 6 inch loop length.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation and tensioning should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician following the saw manufacturer's tension and tracking specifications. Power down and lock out the bandsaw before opening the blade guards or removing the existing blade. Ensure wheel guides and blade guides are adjusted to the correct width for a 3/4 inch blade after installation. Blade break-in at reduced feed pressure is standard practice to seat the tooth set before full-rate production cutting.