Starrett 10378 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 10378 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous contour cutting in metalworking and fabrication environments. Measuring 6 feet 8 inches in length and 0.25 inches wide, it runs at a constant 6 teeth per inch pitch with a straight tooth form and raker tooth set. The blade body is 0.025 inches thick with a flexible back, allowing it to track smoothly on standard bandsaw wheels. Licensed contractors, machinists, and fabricators install this blade for repetitive cutting tasks where consistent tooth geometry and weld integrity are critical.

The 10378 is suited for cutting ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood, making it a versatile blade for job-site and shop-floor applications alike. The raker tooth set clears chips efficiently during straight or contour cuts. The constant pitch pattern delivers predictable feed rates and surface finishes, which is especially useful when cutting tubing, bar stock, and structural profiles in residential and light commercial fabrication work.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction for reliable blade life on metal and plastic stock
• 6 TPI constant pitch for consistent chip clearance and feed control
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form reduces blade deflection in contour cuts
• Flexible back allows the blade to conform to bandsaw wheel geometry without fatigue cracking
• Rated for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood applications
• Factory-welded joint for a continuous loop with no mechanical fasteners

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for bandsaws accepting a 6 feet 8 inch loop blade with a 0.25-inch width and 0.025-inch blade thickness.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade replacement should be performed by a qualified technician or experienced fabricator with the machine fully de-energized and the power source locked out before handling. Inspect blade guides, thrust bearings, and wheel alignment before mounting a new blade, and confirm wheel-to-wheel spacing matches the blade loop length. Follow the bandsaw manufacturer's blade tensioning procedure; over-tensioning a carbon steel blade can shorten fatigue life. Eye protection and cut-resistant gloves are required when handling and coiling bandsaw blades.