Starrett 14062 Welded Bandsaw Blade 14 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 14062 is a welded bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous-loop installation on stationary band saw machines. It measures 5 feet in length and 0.5 inches wide, with a blade thickness of 0.025 inches and a constant-pitch tooth pattern at 14 teeth per inch (TPI). The blade body and teeth are both carbon steel construction with a flexible back type, making it well suited for general-purpose contour cutting. A raker tooth set and straight tooth form deliver consistent chip clearance during cuts through a range of workpiece materials. Installation is handled by machinists, fabricators, and maintenance technicians performing blade changes on shop-floor band saws.

The 14062 is rated for contour cutting applications across ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. Its constant pitch at 14 TPI targets light to medium cross-sections where a fine, controlled cut is required. The welded construction means the blade arrives as a ready-to-mount loop, eliminating field joining. Typical applications include small-shop metal fabrication, plastic profile cutting, and general-purpose woodworking or composite cutting where a single blade must handle mixed materials in a production or maintenance setting.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel blade and tooth construction for general-purpose cutting
• 14 TPI constant pitch for consistent, controlled cuts on light to medium cross-sections
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form promotes efficient chip evacuation
• Flexible back type accommodates standard band saw wheel radii and reduces fatigue cracking
• Welded loop construction — no field joining required, mount directly out of packaging
• Rated for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood material applications

Compatibility

Designed for use on stationary band saw machines accepting a 5-foot blade loop, 0.5 inches wide and 0.025 inches thick. Confirm wheel spacing, blade guide clearance, and drive wheel crown profile on the target machine before installation.

Installation Notes

Blade changes must be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the band saw model in use. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the machine before removing the existing blade or installing the new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade — carbon steel edges are sharp before and after use. Verify blade tension and tracking adjustment per the machine manufacturer's specifications before resuming operation; improper tension can accelerate blade fatigue or cause blade drift.