Starrett 17572 Welded Bandsaw Blade 14 Tpi Carbon Steel

Product Description

The STARRETT 17572 is a welded bandsaw blade from the Duratec SFB series, designed for continuous cutting in stationary bandsaw applications. The blade measures 80 inches long and 0.5 inches wide with a thickness of 0.025 inches. It runs a constant pitch of 14 teeth per inch with a straight tooth form and raker tooth set, delivering consistent chip evacuation in straight and contour cutting operations. Constructed from carbon steel with a flexible back, this blade is suited for trades and shops where reliable, repeatable cuts in a range of materials are required. Licensed contractors and shop technicians handling fabrication and maintenance work are the primary installers.

This blade is built for contour cutting and straight cutting across ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood. It fits stationary bandsaws accepting an 80-inch blade loop with a 0.5-inch width. The raker set and straight rake angle make it well-suited for general-purpose shop work where a single blade must handle mixed materials across multiple jobs. It is sold individually and ships as a single unit.

Key Features

• Constant pitch at 14 TPI for uniform cut quality in mixed-material applications
• Raker tooth set promotes efficient chip clearance and reduces blade loading
• Flexible back construction reduces fatigue cracking during continuous operation
• Carbon steel blade and tooth material for general-purpose cutting of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood
• Contour cutting capable with straight tooth form and straight rake angle
• Duratec SFB series construction for consistent weld integrity at the blade joint

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or spare blade for stationary bandsaws requiring an 80-inch blade loop, 0.5-inch width, and 0.025-inch blade thickness. Compatible material applications include ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, plastic, and plywood per manufacturer specification.

Installation Notes

Bandsaw blade changes should be performed by a qualified technician with the saw powered off and unplugged. Inspect blade guides, thrust bearings, and wheel tires before installing the new blade. Proper blade tension is critical — follow the bandsaw manufacturer's tension guidelines for a 0.5-inch blade. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling and coiling or uncoiling the blade.