Starrett 14279 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 14279 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade engineered for continuous cutting in metal fabrication and industrial sawing applications. The blade runs 94 inches in total length and measures 0.5 inches wide by 0.035 inches thick. Tooth geometry is straight form with a positive rake angle and raker set, producing a constant 10 teeth-per-inch pitch suited to a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous metal stock. The M42 high-speed steel tooth material delivers heat and wear resistance at the cutting edge, while the flexible back material reduces fatigue stress during contour and straight cutting passes. Installed by metalworking professionals and maintenance machinists operating vertical or horizontal band saws.

The 14279 is part of the STARRETT Intenss series, designed for cutting ferrous metals such as structural steel, alloy steel, and tool steel, as well as non-ferrous metals including aluminum, brass, and copper. The constant 10 TPI pitch makes it well-matched to solid bar stock and tubing with consistent wall thickness. The welded construction eliminates mechanical joints, reducing vibration and the risk of blade separation during extended production runs. This blade is well suited to shop environments performing repetitive structural cuts or maintenance cutting on a variety of metal materials.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth bonded to a flexible back for extended blade life
• Constant 10 TPI pitch provides consistent chip load on solid bar and tube stock
• Positive rake angle and raker tooth set for aggressive, efficient metal removal
• Straight tooth form supports both contour cutting and linear cuts
• Welded ends eliminate mechanical joints and reduce vibration during operation
• Compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous metal applications in one blade configuration

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit welded bandsaw blade for vertical and horizontal band saws accepting a 94-inch blade loop with 0.5-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified metalworking technician with the machine fully powered down and locked out per OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Confirm wheel diameter and blade-length specification on the saw before fitting. Tension the blade according to the saw manufacturer's guidelines for the blade width being used. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling uncoiled bandsaw blades, as the toothed edge presents a laceration hazard.