Starrett - Bandsaw Blades

Choosing the correct blade

TOOTH

Constant Pitch All teeth on the blade have uniform spacing. The tooth is defined through the number of teeth per inch (25.4mm). Example: 4 TPI.

Variable Pitch Variable distance between the tips of the teeth on the blade. Size of tooth and depth of gullet varies to substantially reduce noise levels and vibrations. Example: 4-6 TPI.

SETS

Raker A recurring sequence of teeth set left and right, followed by one tooth unset.

Progressive Groups of teeth set to each side of the blade, with progressive set followed by one tooth unset.

Wavy Groups of teeth set to each side of the blade, with varying amounts of set in a controlled pattern.

Trapezoidal Special carbide cylinder welded in the tooth edge, being slightly thicker than the blade, and triple chip grind.