Starrett 16914 Welded Bandsaw Blade 3 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 16914 is a welded carbon steel bandsaw blade engineered for continuous-duty cutting in fabrication and production environments. Part of the Duratec SFB series, it measures 19 feet 6 inches in length and 0.5 inches in width, with a blade thickness of 0.025 inches. The hook tooth form with raker set and positive rake angle supports aggressive stock removal across ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and plywood. The constant 3 TPI pitch pattern delivers consistent chip load and predictable cut quality. A flexible back type reduces fatigue cracking on tight-radius contour cuts. Licensed metalworking shops, woodworking facilities, and maintenance shops install this blade on vertical or horizontal bandsaws sized to accept a 19 foot 6 inch loop.

The 16914 is suited for contour cutting applications where a single blade must handle varied materials in a production or job-shop setting. The 3 TPI constant pitch makes it a practical choice for thicker cross-sections of ferrous and non-ferrous stock as well as structural plastics and plywood sheet goods. The Duratec SFB series targets general-purpose bandsaw use where carbon steel hardness and a welded loop construction are preferred over bi-metal options for cost-cycle reasons. Fabricators and millwrights installing this blade should confirm their bandsaw accepts a 0.5 inch wide blade in the 19 foot 6 inch loop length before ordering.

Key Features

• Duratec SFB series carbon steel construction — both blade body and tooth material are carbon steel
• Hook tooth form with positive rake angle for aggressive, efficient chip removal
• Raker tooth set for straight, balanced cuts in contour and straight-line applications
• Constant 3 TPI pitch for predictable feed rates across ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Flexible back type reduces stress cracking during contour and radius cutting
• Welded loop construction — 19 feet 6 inches overall length ready to install

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare welded bandsaw blade for vertical and horizontal bandsaws configured to accept a 0.5 inch wide blade in a 19 foot 6 inch loop length. Verify wheel diameter, blade guide spacing, and blade width capacity on the specific saw before installation.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade installation should be performed by a qualified technician following the saw manufacturer's tension and tracking specifications. Disconnect and lock out power to the saw before removing the old blade or installing a new one. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling the coiled or looped blade. After installation, verify blade tracking and tension at low speed before returning the machine to production use.