Starrett 12698 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 12698 is a welded bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous cutting operations on metal-cutting and general-purpose bandsaws. Measuring 19 feet 6 inches in length and 0.032 inches thick, this blade features a 5/8-inch width with a constant-pitch, 10 TPI raker tooth configuration. The blade and teeth are both constructed from carbon steel, delivering reliable performance across a wide range of cutting applications. It is suited for use by machinists, metal fabricators, and skilled tradespeople who require a dependable replacement or spare bandsaw blade for production or shop use.

The STARRETT 12698 is engineered for contour cutting on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The raker tooth set with straight tooth form and straight rake angle provides consistent chip clearance and smooth cuts across varied workpiece materials. Its flexible back type allows the blade to track reliably on standard bandsaw wheels without excessive fatigue, making it a practical choice for job shops, fabrication facilities, and maintenance shops running production or intermittent cutting cycles.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel blade and tooth construction for general-purpose cutting durability
• 10 TPI constant pitch with raker tooth set for consistent chip clearance on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Straight tooth form and straight rake angle suited for contour and straight cutting operations
• Flexible back type reduces blade fatigue and supports reliable tracking on bandsaw wheels
• 19 feet 6 inches welded length with 5/8-inch width and 0.032-inch thickness for precise fit on compatible machines
• Compatible with ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood workpieces

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement welded bandsaw blade for bandsaws accepting a 19 feet 6 inch blade length, 5/8-inch blade width, and 0.032-inch blade thickness. Material application includes ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood as stated by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician with the machine fully powered down and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Verify wheel diameter, blade length, width, and thickness compatibility with the specific bandsaw model before installing. Use appropriate blade-handling gloves when uncoiling or mounting the blade to prevent laceration. Confirm blade tension and tracking per the machine manufacturer's guidelines before resuming operation.