Starrett 14654 Welded Bandsaw Blade 4-6 Tpi Bi-metal

Product Description

The STARRETT 14654 is a welded bi-metal bandsaw blade from the Intenss series, engineered for continuous contour cutting on metal-cutting bandsaws. The blade measures 10 feet 10 inches in length, 1 inch in width, and 0.035 inches in thickness. It runs a variable pitch of 4 to 6 TPI with a positive rake angle and raker tooth set, which distributes cutting load evenly and reduces vibration during the cut. The M42 high-speed steel tooth tips deliver extended edge life when cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This blade is installed by fabricators, maintenance machinists, and metalworking shops that operate horizontal or vertical band saws.

The 14654 is suited for production and job-shop environments where a range of ferrous and non-ferrous metal stock is cut regularly. The variable pitch design handles structural shapes, solid bar, tubing, and bundle cutting by minimizing harmonic vibration and tooth-stripping risk. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track consistently on standard bandsaw wheel diameters appropriate to this blade length. Raker tooth set provides straight, consistent chip clearance on dense metal cross-sections.

Key Features

• Bi-metal construction with M42 high-speed steel teeth for extended cutting life on metal stock
• Variable pitch 4-6 TPI reduces vibration and prevents tooth stripping on irregular or hard materials
• Positive rake angle improves cutting aggressiveness and chip evacuation
• Raker tooth set delivers uniform chip load and straight tracking
• Flexible back resists fatigue cracking under continuous bandsaw operation
• Contour cutting capable for curved and irregular metal profiles

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style welded replacement blade for metal-cutting bandsaws accepting a 10-foot 10-inch blade length with a 1-inch blade width. Suitable for cutting ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal workpieces.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or metalworking technician with the bandsaw fully powered down and the machine isolated from its power source before removing the blade guard or wheel covers. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and blade tension specifications on the host machine before mounting. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled blade. Follow the bandsaw manufacturer's tensioning procedure and check blade tracking before resuming production cuts.