Lenox 79659CLB144470 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8-12 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 79659CLB144470 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous cutting operations on metal-cutting bandsaws. It measures 14 feet 8 inches in total length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches in thickness, with a variable pitch tooth pattern ranging from 8 to 12 TPI. The blade combines an M42 high speed steel tooth edge with a spring steel back, delivering hardness at the cutting edge and flexibility in the body. It is designed for metalworking shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments where a single blade must handle a range of metal stock profiles and thicknesses.

This blade is suited for cutting alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. The variable pitch tooth form reduces vibration and harmonics during cuts, which makes it appropriate for interrupted cuts, bundle cutting, and structural profiles. It is installed on horizontal and vertical metal-cutting bandsaw machines that accept a 14-foot 8-inch loop blade in 1-inch width.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for extended blade life
• Variable pitch 8 to 12 TPI reduces harmonic vibration and suits varied stock cross-sections
• Vari-Raker tooth set with no-angle rake provides consistent chip clearance on structural and solid stock
• 0.058-inch kerf width minimizes material loss per cut
• LENOX Classic series welded construction for a reliable, factory-finished loop joint
• Rated for alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, aluminum, and non-ferrous metals

Compatibility

Designed for metal-cutting bandsaw machines that accept a 14-foot 8-inch blade loop, 1 inch wide and 0.035 inches thick, with a standard welded-loop configuration.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation and tensioning should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with the specific saw model. Always power down and lockout-tagout the machine before removing or installing a blade. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves — blade edges are sharp and the loop can spring unexpectedly when removed from tension. Verify wheel guides and blade guides are adjusted per the saw manufacturer specifications after seating the new blade.