For more information and to order call 1-800-383-5547

Band Saw Blade Selection

Band saw blades can be cut and welded to any length. When ordering band saw blades you need to supply the following information:

• Kind of blade materlal (Bi- Metal, Hardback, Flexback)
• Length of blade
• Width of blade
• Tooth pitch (Teeth per Inch)

Neither the number of teeth per inch, set or style affect the price. Only the type of material, length and width determine price.

Step One: The Blade Dimensions

Usually specified length x width x thickness and can be found in the machine manual or user records.

Step Two: The Sawing Application

Include in your consideration the following:
What material will be cut?
What grade, hardness, shape and size is it?
Will it be bundled or singular?

Step Three: The Performance

Consider if the speed or the tool life is more important.

Step Four: The Appropriate Teeth Per Inch (TPI)

When selecting the TPI consider the shape, dimensions and type of material to be cut. One should consider the finish as well.

General tips:

• A finer tpi will give longer blade life.
• For bundles, select a tpi one step coarser than appropriate for the single unit.
• TPI must be correct for hard to cut materials else the blade life will be shortened.
• Finer TPI gives better finish

Step Five: The Blade

Select the appropriate blade based upon the answers from above.

Site Map | Mitre Band Saws | Band Saw Blades | Belt Grinder | Drill Press | Support | About Ellis | Contact | Links | Admin

1-800-383-5547 | Fax (608) 845 5199 | Ellis Mfg. Company, Inc., 107 W. Railroad Street, P.O. Box 930219, Verona, WI 53593-0219

© 2008 Ellis Mfg, Inc. All rights reserved. | Website design and website marketing by Gum Design