Starrett 15803 Band Saw Blade Coil Stock 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 15803 is a carbon steel band saw blade coil stock designed for continuous cutting operations in professional shop and field environments. The coil measures 100 feet in length and 0.25 inches wide, with a blade thickness of 0.025 inches. At 6 teeth per inch with a hook tooth form and raker set, this blade delivers efficient chip clearance on straight and contour cuts through wood, plastics, and soft non-ferrous materials. The flexible back construction allows the coil to feed smoothly through band saw guides and reduces fatigue cracking over extended use. Machinists, millwrights, and fabrication shops cut this coil stock to custom lengths to service multiple machines from a single inventory unit.

This coil stock is suited for residential and commercial shop environments where band saw blades are cut to length on-site and welded or clamped to fit specific machine wheel diameters. The constant pitch and raker set configuration make it a general-purpose choice for operators running production cuts or maintenance work on vertical and horizontal band saws. The 100-foot coil length provides enough stock to yield multiple replacement blades before resupply is needed, reducing downtime in high-turnover cutting operations.

Key Features

• Carbon steel construction — suitable for cutting wood, plastics, and soft non-ferrous stock
• 6 teeth per inch with hook tooth form for aggressive, efficient chip removal
• Raker tooth set for balanced clearance and straight tracking
• Constant pitch pattern for consistent feed and predictable cut quality
• Flexible back reduces cracking and extends blade service life
• 100-foot coil yields multiple custom-length blades from a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose coil stock for vertical and horizontal band saws that accept 0.25-inch-wide blades. Cut to length and welded or clamped to fit machine-specific wheel diameters and throat depths.

Installation Notes

Cutting and installation should be performed by a qualified machinist or maintenance technician familiar with band saw blade handling. Power down and lock out the band saw before removing worn blades or loading new stock. Use appropriate blade-cutting and welding equipment when sizing coil stock to length, and verify blade tension and tracking alignment before resuming operation. Handle coiled blade stock with cut-resistant gloves — exposed teeth present a laceration hazard during uncoiling.