Lenox 81983D2B103300 Bandsaw Blade 10-14 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The LENOX 81983D2B103300 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous contour cutting across a wide range of materials. The blade measures 10 feet 10 inches in length and 1/2 inch in width, with a 0.025-inch thickness and a variable-pitch tooth pattern ranging from 10 to 14 TPI. The cutting edge combines milled and toothed geometry in a Vari-Raker tooth set, reducing vibration and extending blade life on both ferrous and non-ferrous stock. The M42 high-speed steel tooth material provides heat resistance and edge retention under sustained cutting loads. This blade is suited for metal fabrication shops, HVAC contractors cutting structural steel, and maintenance trades working with mixed-material applications.

This blade is designed for use on horizontal and vertical band saws in shop and field environments. Its variable pitch pattern makes it effective across a broad material range including alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, structural steel, tool steel, aluminum, other non-ferrous metals, and wood. The spring steel back adds flexibility and fatigue resistance during radius and contour cuts. It is a practical choice for production cutting environments where a single blade must handle multiple material types without blade changes.

Key Features

• Variable pitch tooth form (10 to 14 TPI) reduces harmonic vibration and improves cut quality across varying material thicknesses
• M42 high-speed steel teeth deliver extended edge life on hard metals including stainless and tool steel
• Vari-Raker tooth set provides consistent chip clearance and reduces blade loading
• Spring steel back construction resists fatigue cracking during contour and radius cutting
• Welded blade construction eliminates joint failure associated with coiled blade stock
• Rated for contour cutting across ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and wood

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement-style welded bandsaw blade for band saw machines accepting a 1/2-inch wide blade in the 10-foot 10-inch loop length. Verify your machine's wheel diameter and blade guide clearance before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with band saw blade tensioning procedures. Power down and lockout the saw before removing the old blade or mounting the new one. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves — bandsaw blades store significant spring energy when coiled. Set blade tension and tracking per the saw manufacturer's specifications before resuming operation.