Lenox 72796CLB164955 Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 72796CLB164955 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous contour and straight cutting on metal-cutting bandsaws. It measures 16 feet 3 inches in length and 3/4 inch in width with a 0.035-inch blade thickness and a kerf width of 0.058 inches. The blade features a variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch pattern with a Vari-Raker tooth set, which reduces vibration and improves chip clearance across a wide range of material thicknesses. The body is made from spring steel backing bonded to M42 high speed steel teeth, delivering durability and heat resistance in demanding cutting applications. Licensed HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical contractors as well as fabrication shops rely on this blade for everyday structural and alloy steel cuts.

This blade is suited for metal-cutting bandsaw applications in light industrial, commercial, and trade fabrication environments. It handles a broad material range including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch design makes it particularly effective when cutting tubing, pipe, angle iron, and mixed-thickness stock where a fixed-pitch blade would chatter. It is sold as a single welded loop ready to mount on compatible bandsaw wheels.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: spring steel back bonded to M42 high speed steel teeth for extended blade life
• Variable 10 to 14 TPI Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and improves cut quality on variable-thickness stock
• 0.058-inch kerf width minimizes material loss per cut
• Compatible material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals
• Ships as a pre-welded loop — no field welding or brazing required
• LENOX Classic series — consistent geometry and tooth form across the production run

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or stock bandsaw blade for metal-cutting horizontal and vertical bandsaws accepting a blade length of 16 feet 3 inches and a 3/4-inch blade width. Verify wheel size, blade guide clearance, and tension rating on your saw before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with the saw manufacturer's tensioning and tracking procedures. Disconnect and lock out power to the bandsaw before opening wheel guards or handling the blade. Wear cut-resistant gloves when uncoiling or mounting the blade — the welded loop can spring unexpectedly. Set blade tension and tracking per the saw manufacturer's specifications before running the blade under load.