Starrett 15874 Welded Bandsaw Blade 6 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 15874 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous-loop installation on standard bandsaw machines. It measures 80 inches long and 0.25 inches wide, with a blade thickness of 0.025 inches and a constant-pitch tooth pattern set at 6 teeth per inch. The raker tooth set and straight tooth form deliver consistent chip clearance during contour and straight cuts. Licensed tradespeople and fabricators working with ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood will find this blade suited to general-purpose cutting tasks requiring reliable feed and cut quality.

This blade is built for contour cutting applications on vertical bandsaws in fabrication shops, HVAC sheet metal work, plumbing rough-in, and general mechanical trades. The flexible back construction allows the blade to track smoothly around bandsaw wheels without stress fractures during normal operation. Its carbon steel construction makes it a practical choice for moderate-duty cutting cycles where cost-per-cut efficiency matters on mixed-material jobs.

Key Features

• 80-inch welded loop length fits common shop bandsaw configurations
• 6 TPI constant-pitch pattern provides smooth, consistent cuts in varied materials
• Raker tooth set promotes efficient chip evacuation and reduced blade loading
• Flexible back construction supports contour cutting without premature blade fatigue
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material suited for ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Straight tooth rake angle delivers clean, controlled feed rates

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-fit welded bandsaw blade for vertical bandsaw machines accepting an 80-inch blade loop with a 0.25-inch blade width.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified tradesperson with the machine fully de-energized and locked out before opening blade guards. Blade tension and tracking should be set according to the bandsaw manufacturer specifications before powering on. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the blade loop. Inspect blade welds and tooth set before installing to confirm the blade is free of defects.