Starrett 16653 Welded Bandsaw Blade 10 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16653 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for contour cutting on stationary band saw equipment. It measures 128 inches in length, 3/4 inch wide, and 0.032 inches thick, with a constant-pitch 10 TPI tooth configuration. The blade features a raker tooth set with a straight tooth form and a flexible back, making it well suited for smooth, repeatable cuts through a range of materials. It is installed by HVAC technicians, metalworking fabricators, plumbers, and maintenance professionals who rely on consistent blade geometry for production cutting tasks.

The STARRETT 16653 is built for use on standard horizontal and vertical band saws in both shop and field service environments. Its carbon steel construction handles ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood applications, giving tradespeople a single blade that covers common cutting scenarios encountered during fabrication and installation work. The constant-pitch design delivers predictable chip load across the full cut, which reduces blade deflection and improves dimensional accuracy on structural and mechanical stock.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction for durability across multiple material types
• 10 TPI constant-pitch layout for consistent chip load and smooth cut finish
• Raker tooth set with straight tooth form reduces blade wander on contour cuts
• Flexible back design absorbs vibration and extends blade fatigue life
• Toothed cutting edge supports contour cutting in ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Factory-welded to 128 inches for direct drop-in installation on compatible saws

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement welded bandsaw blade for stationary band saws accepting a 128-inch blade loop, 3/4 inch wide and 0.032 inches thick, with a 10 TPI constant-pitch configuration.

Installation Notes

Blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician with the band saw powered down and the machine fully de-energized before opening the blade guards. Verify wheel diameter and blade guide clearances match the blade width before tensioning. Follow the saw manufacturer's tensioning and tracking procedures; do not overtension carbon steel blades. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled or uncoiled blade.