Starrett 15806 Band Saw Blade Coil 3/8 in 100 Ft 6 Tpi

Product Description

The STARRETT 15806 is a carbon steel band saw blade coil stock designed for continuous cutting applications in shop and industrial environments. Supplied in a 100-foot coil, the blade measures 3/8 inch wide and 0.025 inch thick, making it suitable for cutting curves and contours on standard band saw equipment. It runs at 6 teeth per inch with a hook tooth form and a raker set pattern, a configuration suited for general-purpose cutting of wood, plastics, and soft non-ferrous materials. A flexible back allows the blade to run smoothly around band saw wheels without premature fatigue cracking. Machinists, millwrights, and fabrication shop technicians typically purchase coil stock to cut custom blade lengths for specific machine wheel diameters.

This coil stock is intended for shop environments where multiple band saw machines run different blade lengths, or where high blade turnover makes bulk coil stock more economical than pre-welded loops. The 3/8 inch width and 6 TPI configuration handles contour cutting work on medium to thick stock. The constant pitch pattern delivers consistent chip load across the cut. Coil ends are typically brazed or resistance-welded to form finished loop blades using standard blade welding equipment found in machine shops and tool rooms.

Key Features

• Carbon steel construction suitable for general-purpose band saw cutting
• 6 teeth per inch with hook tooth form for aggressive, clean cutting action
• Raker tooth set pattern distributes cutting load and reduces blade drift
• Flexible back design resists fatigue cracking during continuous band saw operation
• Constant pitch for uniform chip formation and consistent feed rate
• 100-foot coil allows custom blade length cutting for various machine configurations

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement coil stock for band saw machines that accept 3/8 inch wide blades. No specific brand or model compatibility was stated in the product data.

Installation Notes

Blade cutting and welding should be performed by a qualified machinist or tool room technician using appropriate blade welding equipment. Disconnect and lock out the band saw before installing any blade. Verify blade tension, wheel tracking, and guide bearing clearance per the band saw manufacturer specifications before resuming operation. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling uncoiled blade stock, as the edges and teeth present a laceration hazard.