Starrett 00069 Welded Bandsaw Blade 8 Ft 18 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 00069 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting across a range of materials. The blade runs 8 feet long and 0.5 inches wide with a 0.025-inch thickness and a constant-pitch, 18-tooth-per-inch configuration. The wavy tooth set and straight tooth form work together to reduce vibration and produce clean, consistent cuts in ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The flexible back type allows the blade to track smoothly on standard bandsaw wheels without fatigue cracking under normal operating conditions. This blade is installed by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians working with vertical or horizontal band saws.

The STARRETT 00069 suits shop and light industrial environments where a single blade needs to handle a variety of stock materials. The constant pitch at 18 TPI makes it well suited for thinner-section work in ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood. The straight rake angle provides controlled chip formation without aggressive feed requirements. This blade is a practical general-purpose option for production shops, metal fabrication facilities, and maintenance departments that run standard 8-foot bandsaw loops.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction for both blade body and teeth
• Constant pitch at 18 TPI for consistent cut quality in thin to medium sections
• Wavy tooth set reduces vibration and prolongs tooth life in varied materials
• Flexible back type resists fatigue cracking through repeated bending on bandsaw wheels
• Straight tooth form and straight rake angle for controlled chip formation
• Compatible with ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood applications

Compatibility

Designed as a welded loop replacement blade for standard band saws requiring an 8-foot blade path with a 0.5-inch blade width. Suitable for contour cutting applications in ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician with the saw fully de-energized and unplugged before opening blade guards. Verify wheel diameter and throat capacity on the host saw to confirm the 8-foot loop length and 0.5-inch width are compatible before installation. Adjust blade tracking and tension according to the saw manufacturer's specifications after mounting. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled or looped blade.