Starrett 12376 Welded Bandsaw Blade 11 Ft 8 Tpi

Product Description

The STARRETT 12376 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous contour and straight cutting on metal-cutting and general-purpose bandsaws. The blade measures 11 feet in length, 1 inch wide, and 0.035 inches thick, with a constant-pitch 8 TPI (teeth per inch) tooth pattern. The raker tooth set and straight tooth form deliver consistent chip removal across a range of materials. A flexible back construction reduces blade fatigue during curved and contour cuts, making this a reliable choice for production shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance operations.

This blade is suited for cutting ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood on horizontal or vertical bandsaw machines that accept an 11-foot loop. The 8 TPI constant pitch is well matched to medium-section stock cutting where a balance of cut speed and surface finish is needed. Installation is straightforward on any bandsaw configured for this blade length and width. Fabricators, machinists, and maintenance technicians working with mixed material types will find the broad material application range practical for day-to-day shop use.

Key Features

• Carbon steel blade and tooth material — suitable for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• 8 TPI constant pitch for consistent chip load and predictable cut rates on medium-section stock
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for efficient chip clearance
• Flexible back type reduces stress cracking and extends blade service life during contour cutting
• Factory-welded loop — 11 feet long, 1 inch wide, 0.035 inches thick
• Duratec SFB series construction for general-purpose bandsaw applications

Compatibility

Designed to fit horizontal and vertical bandsaw machines that accept an 11-foot blade loop with a 1-inch blade width and a maximum blade thickness of 0.035 inches. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and tension capacity against the machine manufacturer specifications before installation.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with bandsaw equipment. Power down and lock out the machine before removing the existing blade or threading the new loop. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade. Set blade tension and tracking per the bandsaw manufacturer specifications, and allow the blade to run briefly under no-load conditions before beginning the first cut.