Starrett 14072 Welded Bandsaw Blade 14 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 14072 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous-loop cutting on stationary band saws. At 7 feet 11 inches in overall length and 0.5 inches wide, with a 0.025-inch blade thickness, this blade fits standard benchtop and floor-standing band saw machines common in fabrication and service shops. Running at a constant 14 teeth per inch (TPI) with a raker tooth set and straight tooth form, it delivers consistent, controlled cuts in light-to-medium material. Licensed trades and shop technicians handling ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood are the primary installers and users of this blade.

The STARRETT 14072 is suited for contour cutting applications across a range of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The constant 14 TPI pitch makes it particularly effective on thin-walled stock and tubing where a consistent chip load is needed. Its flexible back construction allows it to run on tighter radius cuts without premature fatigue cracking. The Duratec SFB series targets general-purpose shop use in both residential service operations and light commercial fabrication environments.

Key Features

• Constant 14 TPI pitch for uniform chip load on thin stock
• Raker tooth set for balanced chip clearance during ferrous and non-ferrous cuts
• Straight tooth form with straight rake angle for controlled, accurate cutting
• Flexible back type supports contour cutting with reduced blade fatigue
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material throughout — no bimetal upsell needed for light-duty applications
• Welded construction provides a clean, consistent loop with no mechanical joint to fail mid-cut

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose welded replacement blade for band saws accepting a 0.5-inch wide by 0.025-inch thick blade in a 7-foot 11-inch loop length. Compatible material applications include ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood as specified by the manufacturer.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the band saw fully powered down and unplugged before opening any blade guards. Blade tension and tracking must be set per the saw manufacturer specifications before resuming operation. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade to avoid laceration from the tooth edge. Inspect blade guides and thrust bearings for wear at the time of blade replacement.