Starrett 13980 Band Saw Blade Coil Stock Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 13980 is a bi-metal band saw blade coil stock designed for continuous, shop-cut blade fabrication. The coil measures 100 feet in length and 0.5 inches wide with a blade thickness of 0.035 inches. The cutting edge uses high speed steel teeth in a variable pitch configuration of 8-12 teeth per inch with a raker set and straight tooth form, making it well-suited for cutting a range of materials and cross-sections in a single setup. The body is alloy steel, providing the backing flexibility needed for high-cycle band saw operation. This coil stock is used by fabricators and maintenance technicians who prefer to cut blades to length on-site.

This coil stock is appropriate for contour cutting applications on vertical and horizontal band saws in metalworking shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments. The 8-12 TPI variable pitch pattern reduces harmonic vibration and delivers cleaner cuts across varying material thicknesses. The straight tooth rake angle supports consistent chip clearance on both ferrous and non-ferrous stock. Technicians and machinists cut blades to the exact length required for a given saw and weld or clip the ends to complete the blade loop.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction: high speed steel teeth bonded to an alloy steel back for durability and flex resistance
• Variable pitch 8-12 TPI reduces vibration and improves cut quality across mixed material thicknesses
• 100-foot coil yields multiple custom-length blades from a single stock unit
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form for consistent chip evacuation
• Rated for contour cutting applications
• 0.035-inch blade thickness compatible with standard band saw wheel profiles

Compatibility

Designed as a coil stock for shop fabrication of replacement band saw blades for metalworking band saws accepting 0.5-inch wide blades with a 0.035-inch thickness profile.

Installation Notes

Installation of cut-to-length band saw blades is performed by experienced machinists or maintenance technicians. Power down and lock out the band saw before removing the old blade or installing a new one. Use appropriate blade welding or clamping equipment to join blade ends; verify the weld or joint is dressed flat before tensioning. Follow the band saw manufacturer specifications for blade tension and tracking before returning the machine to service.