Lenox 80231D2B82720 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi

Product Description

The LENOX 80231D2B82720 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade built for continuous cutting across a wide range of metals and materials. Measuring 8 feet 11 inches in length and 0.5 inches wide, it runs on standard vertical bandsaws used in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and metal-cutting operations. The blade features a variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch with a Vari-Raker tooth set, which reduces vibration and heat buildup during cuts. The cutting teeth are M42 high speed steel, and the back is spring steel — a combination that provides both edge durability and blade flexibility under tension.

This blade is designed for contour cutting and straight cuts on alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood. The variable pitch pattern makes it well-suited for cutting irregular cross-sections or varying wall thicknesses where a fixed-pitch blade would chatter. It fits bandsaws with the appropriate wheel diameter and guide configuration to accommodate an 8-foot 11-inch blade loop. Fabricators, pipefitters, and millwrights handling mixed-material cutting will find the multi-material rating practical for day-to-day shop use.

Key Features

• Variable 10 to 14 TPI pitch with Vari-Raker tooth set reduces vibration and improves cut quality on irregular stock
• M42 high speed steel teeth provide extended edge life on hardened and abrasive materials
• Spring steel back resists fatigue cracking under continuous bandsaw tension
• Rated for contour cutting across ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as wood
• 0.043 inches kerf width minimizes material loss per cut
• LENOX Classic series construction — welded loop, ready to mount

Compatibility

Designed for vertical bandsaws configured to accept a blade loop measuring 8 feet 11 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width with a 0.025-inch blade thickness. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and blade speed rating on the saw before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the saw fully powered down and the blade guard removed per the saw manufacturer's service procedure. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled or looped blade — the teeth present a laceration hazard. Confirm proper blade tension using the saw's tension gauge before resuming operation, and check tracking on a slow initial run before cutting under load. Follow OSHA 1910.213 general requirements for woodworking and metal-cutting machinery where applicable.