Lenox 71668CLB154800 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 71668CLB154800 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding metal-cutting applications in professional shop and fabrication environments. It measures 15 feet 9 inches in length and 0.75 inches wide, with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches and a kerf width of 0.058 inches. The blade runs a variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch using a Vari-Raker tooth set, which reduces vibration and improves chip evacuation across a range of material thicknesses. The tooth material is M42 high-speed steel, bonded to a spring steel back for fatigue resistance during continuous cutting cycles. This blade is installed by machinists, pipefitters, and metalworking professionals on vertical or horizontal band saws.

This blade is suited for cutting a broad range of metals in both production and maintenance settings. Typical applications include structural steel fabrication, stainless steel tubing, alloy steel bar stock, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch design makes it effective on both solid sections and thin-wall profiles where a fixed-pitch blade would chatter. It is part of the LENOX Classic series and is intended for use on band saws that accept a 15-foot 9-inch blade loop.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back
• Variable 10 to 14 TPI Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and harmonics
• 0.058-inch kerf width for efficient material removal
• Blade length of 15 feet 9 inches with 0.75-inch blade width
• Compatible with alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and structural steel
• Welded loop construction for continuous cutting without splicing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit blade for band saws accepting a 15-foot 9-inch bi-metal blade loop with a 0.75-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the machine fully de-energized and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify that blade guides, thrust bearings, and wheel tracking are properly adjusted before tensioning the new blade. Use appropriate blade tension settings for the blade width as specified by the saw manufacturer. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade to prevent injury from exposed tooth edges.