Lenox 79645CLB113505 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8-12 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 79645CLB113505 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for industrial and commercial cutting applications. It measures 11 feet 6 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches thick, with a variable pitch ranging from 8 to 12 teeth per inch (TPI). The blade body is constructed from spring steel, while the cutting teeth are tipped with M42 high-speed steel (HSS) — a cobalt-content alloy grade known for durability when cutting hard and abrasive materials. A Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and chip load across variable stock thicknesses. This blade is suited for production sawing in fabrication shops, metalworking facilities, and maintenance environments where a single blade must handle diverse material types.

This blade is designed for use on vertical or horizontal bandsaw machines that accept a blade length of 11 feet 6 inches with a 1-inch-wide track. Its variable pitch geometry makes it effective across a range of material cross-sections and wall thicknesses, reducing harmonic vibration during the cut. Compatible material applications include alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The blade is not rated for contour cutting and is intended for straight-line production cuts. It is typically installed and serviced by machinists, toolroom technicians, or millwrights in industrial settings.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: M42 high-speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for flex resistance and edge retention
• Variable pitch (8 to 12 TPI) with Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and improves chip evacuation
• 0.058-inch kerf width for efficient material removal with minimal waste
• Welded blade in a fixed 11-foot 6-inch loop — ready to install with no field joining required
• Broad material compatibility including stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and structural steel
• LENOX Classic series construction for consistent performance in production sawing environments

Compatibility

Designed for bandsaw machines configured to accept a blade length of 11 feet 6 inches and a 1-inch blade width. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metal, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, and tool steel.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or millwright with the bandsaw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and tension settings on the machine match the blade width and thickness before mounting. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling coiled or uncoiled bandsaw blades. Do not exceed the blade manufacturer's recommended feed rate or tension range for the machine in use.