Lenox 80291D2B144420 Bandsaw Blade 8-12 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 80291D2B144420 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for demanding cutting applications in metal fabrication and structural work. It measures 14 feet 6 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width, with a blade thickness of 0.025 inches and a kerf width of 0.043 inches. The variable pitch tooth form runs at 8 to 12 teeth per inch, reducing harmonic vibration and improving cut quality across varying material cross-sections. High speed steel M42 grade teeth are electron-beam welded to a spring steel back, combining edge hardness with backbone flexibility. This blade is suited for vertical or horizontal band saws used by machinists, fabricators, and tool-room technicians cutting a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous stock.

This blade is designed for contour and straight cutting on alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, structural steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood. The Vari-Raker tooth set and variable pitch pattern make it well suited for production environments where material types and cross-sections change frequently. It fits band saws that accept a 14-foot 6-inch blade with a 0.5-inch width, typical in industrial shop and maintenance settings where a reliable general-purpose bi-metal blade handles both thin-walled tubing and solid bar stock without a blade change.

Key Features

• M42 high speed steel teeth bonded to a spring steel back for durability and flex resistance
• Variable pitch 8-12 TPI reduces vibration and chatter on irregular cross-sections
• Vari-Raker tooth set promotes efficient chip clearance and consistent feed
• 0.043-inch kerf width minimizes material waste per cut
• Rated for contour cutting on ferrous metals, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood
• LENOX Classic series construction for repeatable weld-joint strength

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or upgrade blade for band saws accepting a 14-foot 6-inch by 0.5-inch bi-metal blade. Suitable for cutting alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, structural steel, aluminum, non-ferrous metals, and wood.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or fabricator with the band saw fully de-energized and locked out per OSHA lockout-tagout procedures. Confirm blade guides, wheel alignment, and blade tension match the manufacturer specifications for a 0.5-inch blade before powering on. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blade, as tooth edges remain sharp during installation. Inspect the weld joint visually before first use and discard any blade showing cracks or separation at the joint.