Lenox 29153CLB113605 Welded Bandsaw Blade 5-8 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 29153CLB113605 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade designed for metal-cutting bandsaws in professional shop and fabrication environments. It measures 11 feet 10 inches in length and 1 inch in width, with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches. The variable-pitch tooth form runs at 5 to 8 TPI, reducing harmonic vibration and improving cut finish across varying material cross-sections. The teeth are ground from M42 high-speed steel and set in a Vari-Raker pattern, delivering consistent chip clearance and extended tooth life on demanding cuts. This blade is part of the LENOX Classic series and is sized for mid-range vertical or horizontal band saws commonly found in metalworking shops and mechanical contractors.

This blade is suited for cutting a wide range of metals including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch and Vari-Raker tooth set make it a practical choice for structural shapes, solid bar stock, and tubing where consistent feed and clean entry are required. It is typically installed by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with production or job-shop bandsaws that accept 1-inch-wide blades.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for flexibility and tooth hardness
• Variable pitch at 5 to 8 TPI reduces vibration and chatter on structural and solid-section cuts
• Vari-Raker tooth set promotes efficient chip evacuation and consistent kerf geometry
• Kerf width of 0.058 inches minimizes material loss per cut
• Compatible with alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals
• Welded blade supplied ready to install — no additional joining required

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit replacement or service blade for mid-range metalworking bandsaws that accept a 1-inch-wide blade with an 11-foot 10-inch loop length. Verify your saw's wheel diameter and blade-length specification before installation.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or technician familiar with bandsaw tensioning and tracking procedures. Disconnect and lock out power to the saw before removing or installing any blade. Follow the saw manufacturer's specified blade tension range for 1-inch-wide bi-metal blades — do not tension by feel alone, as under- or over-tensioning shortens blade life. Confirm blade tracking on the wheels before resuming cuts and allow a brief break-in period at reduced feed pressure on the first several cuts.