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portraits in wood Specializing in Portraits in Wood and Wooden Portraits his is a portrait of a 1969 Camaro. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking. This is a deer portrait. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking This is creative portrait of the Elvis "The King". It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking. This is a hummingbird portrait. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking. This is a deer portrait. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking This is an Eagle portrait. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking This is a portrait to salute our men and women in the military. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking This is a Statue of Liberty portrait. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in an 11 by 14 inch wood frame that has a black mat and glass. The frame and portrait are both finished with an English oak stain. This is truly a dramatic portrait that will look wonderful on your wall. A great deal of work goes into making each portrait. Thanks for looking. This is a portrait of Elvis. It was created from a single sheet of wood. Check out the detail cutting work to make this portrait. The portrait is 8 by 10 inches and is beautifully framed in a black wood frame with glass. Thanks for looking. TURN YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO OF YOUR LOVED ONES INTO A UNIQUE WOODEN PORTRAIT. Over time, photographs will fade and colors will change. With a wooden portrait, it will last for generation after generation. Hello, my name is Linda, but I'm also known as "Linster Bee". For as long as I can remember, I have always been involved in crafts and creative hobbies, from painting on t-shirts (long before everyone else started doing it) to computer graphic arts. But one of my most favorite crafts is scroll sawing. It is a very rewarding and satisfying experience to take a plain piece of wood, sand it down to baby-soft smooth and then create something out of it using a scroll saw. The possibilities of things you can create with a scroll saw are only limited by your imagination. Now imagine taking your most beloved photograph of a friend or family member and turning it into a wooden portrait that you can display in your home or office. A wooden portrait is unique and will last forever. It will become a cherished piece that you can pass down from generation to generation. Portraits in Wood make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries or any other occasion. Grandparents would just love to have one of their grandchildren, or memorialize a loved one who has passed on. This site is dedicated mainly to my "Portraits in Wood", but you'll also find some of my other woodworks here also. All items are available for sale. I start with your photo To create your custom portrait in wood, I scan your photo into the computer and then manipulate it in Photoshop to come up with a high contrast black and white print. This helps seperate the shadows from the highlights and midtones. Once I am satisfied with what I see on the screen, I print it out on paper and inspect it very carefully to make sure all highlight areas (wood) are connected and make any adjustment by hand until I have a final pattern to work with. I can spend as little as 30 minutes on a good quality photo up to an hour or more on more difficult photo's that may have alot of detail or just not of optimum quality to work with. For this reason, I would ask you to send 2 or 3 photo's and label them as your first, second and thrid choice. If I had problems working with your first choice, I would then try your second choice and so on. Next I cut the pattern out in wood The pattern is then mounted onto a piece of wood, which has already been sanded smooth, with a temporary bonding spray adhesive. I then use a 1/16" drill bit and drill holes in every black area. The number of holes required depends on the picture. For doing the "Friends" photo, I had to drill 25 pilot hole but usually they can require many more. Now the hard part begins. For each hole that I drilled, I now have to thread the saw blade through each hole, make tension adjustments and then cut out the shadowed areas (black area of pattern). Depending on how much detail is in the pattern, this process can take anywhere from one and a half hours upwards to four hours or more. "Friends" took me two and a half hours. Note: Lettering is not included in the prices of portraits although it can be done for an additional charge. Portraits have become a wonderful gift for any special occassion. They are personal and flattering. If I have a professional quality photo, I can reproduce it in wood. The man in the portrait on the far left was very concerned about his glasses. When I delivered the piece he was thrilled! The next couple over asked me to use his photo from the couple's portrait, but use his wife's single portrait for her, and put them together, which I did. They were very happy having their best personal picture cut. There is nothing quite like giving a wooden portrait of someone who is celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary, or a wedding picture, or even a hunter with his “Grand Slam!” Pictures in wood will last forever, and they make delightful conversation pieces. They are a treasure! Hardwoods have broad leaves, produce a fruit or nut, and go dormant in the winter. There are hundreds of hardwood species in the United States and represent 40% of trees. Softwoods, or conifers, have needles. Available softwoods include cedar, fir, pine, redwood and spruce. European Beech Wood • Hard wood • Grows in Europe and Southeast Asia • Stains and finishes well • Related to oak and chestnut Yellow Birch Wood • Hard wood • Grows in hilly terrain of the Northeastern and Great Lake states forests • Paint and stain take well Cherry • Hardwood • Helps define shaker, mission and country styling. • Rich red-brown color deepens with age and exposure to sunlight Rubber Wood • Hard wood • In the Maple family • Little shrinkage causes little or no tendency to warp or crack • One of the most durable lumber used in the furniture industry Pine (Spruce) • Soft Wood • One of the easiest woods to cut, glue, and finish • Light, soft and shock resistant Whitewood • Tropical Hard wood • Exceptional for holding carvings and turnings and furniture construction • Paint and stain take well Medium Density Fiberboard or MDF • Made from fine wood fibers glued under heat and pressure • Used instead of plywood or chipboard because it is dense, flat, has no knots and easily machined. • Can be painted to produce a smooth surface • Because it has no grain it can be cut, drilled and filed without damaging the surface • Oil, water-based paints, varnishes, veneers and laminates may be used to finish MDF Veneer • Its thin pieces of richly grained or colored woods, glued in sheets or numerous tiny pieces to the surfaces of inferior woods • Not as susceptible to changes in humidity that cause expansion and contraction • Cut and bundled as consecutive sheets • Provides a smooth, flat surface where solid lumber would allow warping over time Particle Board • A scientifically engineered wood that is extremely sound in structural integrity and consistent surface smoothness to allow the application of laminated materials.. • Made by mixing sawdust with adhesives • High-Pressure laminate and wood veneer materials are frequently applied to this material Plywood • Made from thin sheets of wood glued together • Grains of wood are arranged in right angles which makes it exceptionally strong • Resists warping, shrinking, or splitting. Dovetail • A type of joint formed with interlocking wedge-shaped projection that fits into a matching recess on another board. • A dovetail joint is a sign of high-quality drawer construction Bandsaw Blades FAQ How should I tension my bandsaw blades? The correct tension of a bandsaw blade is vital to get good life out of the blade. Generally speaking you should tension the blade so that it does not slip whilst working and reference should be made to your manufacturer's manual for detailed advice. Periodically, adjustments may be necessary to compensate for band stretch in use but it is good practice to remember to relieve the tension when the machine is not in operation.I don't know what blade length I require, is there a way of working this out? Yes there is, for two wheel bandsaws the following procedure can be followed:Adjust the wheels to their correct position (about the middle of the adjustment range) Referring to the diagram below, measure the distance between the centre point of each wheel in mm. (mesurement D) Now measure the radius of each wheel in mm. (R1 and R2) Use this formula to calculate the band length from the measurements you have taken:Band length = (R1 x 3.1416) + (R2 x 3.1416) + (2 x D) Ensure the wheels are not adjusted to their extremes, you need to allow for take-up to tension the band and also for possible future blade rewelding. Around the middle of the adjustment range is best.how should the guides be set on a vertical machine?First you should tension the blade correctly as described above and as per your manufacturer's manual. The back and side guides should then be simply moved in to only just touch the blade and so as not to move the blade away from its natural path.Should I use cutting fluid with a bandsaw?If you use your bandsaw to cut metal, then a good cutting fluid (with extreme pressure additives) is vital to prolong the lifespan of the blade. There are very few metals which do not require cutting fluid and it should be used with virtually all steel and steel alloy products. It is necessary to choose between a water soluble fluid or a neat cutting fluid, particularly when bi-metal blades are being used. It is generally more economical to use water soluble fluid where the materials being cut fall into the low carbon, low alloy, general purpose category. Better results will be achieved with neat cutting oil where high carbon, high alloy and stainless steels are being cut. Sufficient fluid should be used to ensure the work piece is kept cool and to flush swarf from the blades teeth. Insufficient fluid will allow the work piece to warm up and allow swarf to cling to the blade causing choking and the teeth to strip.So which metals do not require cutting fluid?
Usually cast iron which should be cut dry and aluminium which should be cut with power paraffin.Does a new bandsaw blade have to be "run in"?Most blades are very accurately heat treated and have an extremely sharp cutting edge and a "running in" period is strongly advised for maximum blade life. The best way to do this is by running the blade at a feed pressure reduced by around one third for the first 500 s cm. of cutting. It is important to ensure that the blades surface speed is not reduced and to avoid vibration, shock or mechanical abuse.How can I tell when I am using the correct feed rate?Chips are the best clue to feed rate, look for the following characteristics:
If the chips are powdery, increase the feed If they are free-curling and not discoloured, the feed is just right If they have a blue colour (burned chips), reduce the feed To get the best performance, try one of the following:
Increase the feed rate to take bigger chips Increase the speed - more teeth pass through the cut per minute Use a blade with coarser teeth - more teeth penetrate with greater gullet capacity Use hook tooth blade - positive rake causes teeth to dig in Having trouble whilst using bandsaw blades?Visit the Bernards Bandsaw Blade Troubleshooter Guide for assistance.How do you recoil a bandsaw blade for storage?Coiling a bandsaw blade is easy to demonstrate but difficult to describe. First of all wear protective gloves, then hold the blade out in front of you as if looking at a clock face with your hands holding the blade in the three o'clock and nine o'clock positions - both your thumbs will be pointing upwards. Now turn both your wrists at the same time in a clockwise direction (ie. twisting the opposite way for each hand) bringing your hands together and down towards your body as the blade coils. Some people prefer to twist both their wrists in an anticlockwise direction, it makes no difference as long as each hand is going the opposite way. Good luck and don't forget to wear gloves! How can I order bandsaw blades from Bernards?For our standard stock sizes, simply visit our Online Store and order as required. Having trouble working out your blade length? How to do this is described above. Having trouble whilst using your bandsaw blades? Visit our Bandsaw Blades Troubleshooter for assistance. CHOOSING THE PROPER BAND SAW BLADE LUBRICATION NEVER USE WATER as a lubricant on band saw blades. Water is NOT a lubricant and is the WRONG thing to use for many reasons. 1. For the woodworker using 1" and 1 1/4" band saw blades, not only is water unacceptable as a lubricant, but it also rusts the band saw blades causing deep pitting, and inappropriate chip swelling. This prematurely destroys the body of the band saw blade and its gullets. It also dry rots your band saw tires or V-belts.For proper lubrication mix HIGH ADHESION CHAIN SAW BAR OIL, with 50% kerosene or diesel fuel. Apply the solution with a spray bottle to BOTH sides of the band saw blade about once every four minutes, while the machine is running. When this lubrication is applied, the sound of cutting decreases over 50%. DO NOT APPLY AGAIN until the sound of cutting starts increasing. I guarantee you will be amazed! Longer life; No pitch buildup; No rusted or pitted band saw blades! A great delivery system is the 12 volt windshield washer assembly out of an old car!2. "Pam" spray-on vegetable shortening is a great lubrication for 3/4" WIDTH AND UNDER band saw blades on vertical saws. (EXAMPLE: Delta, Grizzly, Jet, etc.) Unplug the machine. Spray Pam vegetable shortening on a rag and wipe on both sides of the band saw blade while turning the upper wheel by hand. You will hear a 50% sound reduction when cutting.A band saw blade is a tool. You must lubricate both sides!In both cases, we know for a fact that lubrication of the body of the band increases band saw blade life by over 30%. Applied sparingly, you can cut grade lumber with NO staining to your product.ALWAYS DETENSION YOUR BAND SAW BLADES When you are done cutting for the day, take the tension off your band saw blade. Band saw blades, when warmed up from cutting, always stretch; and upon cooling shrink by tens of thousandths of an inch each cooling period. Therefore, band saw blades, when left on the saw over tension themselves and leave the memory of the two wheels in the steel of the band saw blade, which will cause cracking in the gullet. When you leave the band saw blade on your saw under tension, not only do you distort the crown and flatten out the tires (which makes them very hard), but you also place undue stress on your bearings and shafts. Believe it or not; you can, and will damage your wheel geometry sooner or later and considerably shorten bearing life. You are also crushing your tires or V-belts.WHAT IS APPROPRIATE SET?Appropriate set is when you have a mixture of 65%-70% saw dust and 30%-35% air in the space between the body of the band saw blade and the wood you are cutting. The SIGN you are looking for, when you are running appropriate set, IS A GOOD 80%-85% SAW DUST EJECTION FROM THE CUT! If you are running too much set for the mass or thickness of the wood, you have too much air and not enough saw dust. You will leave EXCESSIVE loose saw dust and most likely it will be accompanied by tooth marks. If you are running under set, you will have no air flow pulling the saw dust out...The SIGN for this is excessive HOT packed down saw dust. This is the most damaging thing you can do to a band saw blade. You will have short cutting times and premature band saw blade breakage. The saw dust should be warm to the touch, not hot or cold. One last thing, a band saw blade that is excessively under set will cut in a wavy motion, and a band saw blade that has an improper HOOK ANGLE and is UNDER SET will cut a bow across the board every time! See " TROUBLESHOOTING".WHAT IS HOOK ARTICULATION?Because of our deep gullets, we are able to use lower hook angles which generate less heat on the tip of the tooth. The Timber Wolf® series of band saw blades uses a 10 degree rake or hook angle which is capable of penetrating most surfaces from medium-hard to medium-soft woods.If you are cutting very hard wood like white oak, walnut, ash or anything frozen throughout, the band saw blade will probably rise in the cut. This is called push-off. The hook angle must be brought back to 8 degrees. You will notice as the angle goes from 10 degrees to 8 degrees, the tooth becomes more perpendicular, thus INCREASING its penetration factor.As the tip of the tooth goes from 10 degrees to 12 degrees the tip of the tooth starts pointing forward DECREASING penetration in hardwood. If you use 8 degrees on soft wood the band saw blade may chatter because it's over feeding itself, unless it's very knotty. You need to use an 8 degree hook angle for hard knots. On the other hand, if you use a 12 degree hook angle on very hard wood, the tooth skips over the hard surface because the tip of the tooth is pointing too far forward.Having a 12 degree hook angle in hardwood cutting causes push-off making the band ride up. The band saw blade locks itself in place, cuts straight across, and drops down at the end of the cut. This also burns up the band saw blade and over tensions it.By articulating the proper hook angle, and having your gullet mathematically correct for the pitch, you will achieve straight grade cuts every time. YOU MUST UNDERSTAND APPROPRIATE SET AND HOOK ARTICULATION, THEY WORK TOGETHER. We manufacture for North America 5 appropriate sets with a 10 degree hook angle. 70% of the time this hook angle will be perfect for whatever you are cutting. See "TROUBLE SHOOTING".WARNING: Again just as I have brought to your attention the short life of a dial indicator, you are also trusting the templates and gauges on your band saw blade sharpeners. They are hardly set at the exact angle that you think they are. The machines themselves wear out. The pins and the guides in the sharpener that the back of the band saw blade rides on, wear out. If a band starts riding on an angle a few degrees and you are unable to see it, you will know there's something wrong after running that resharpened band saw blade. To give you an idea of the amount of wear your sharpener will receive, think of this. Your band saw blade, if 14 ft. long, will travel around your sharpener a minimum of twice during each sharpening. You have sharpened 50 band saw blades. 50 x 14 ft. twice or 28 ft. = 1,400 ft. or over a 1/4 of a mile with the back of the band saw blades rubbing on the alignment pins and wearing them out. How do you determine if your hook angle is right, and see it. Simple: THERE IS A TOOL FEW OF YOU HAVE. There is a specific tool made especially to measure your hook angle and that's a PROTRACTOR. You must have a specific TYPE OF PROTRACTOR. Without it, you are blind and will never be able to articulate a band saw blade. Without a protractor, you are assuming the hook angles are right. I have analyzed over 4,000 band saw blades since 1992. Over half of the problems, were due to assuming the hook angle was right on. We have in stock precision Starrett® band saw blade protractors, at our cost. You must have one. It's mandatory!GULLET PROCEDURE SHARPENING THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY TO SHARPEN A BAND SAW BLADE. A stone must come down the face of the tooth, around the bottom of the gullet and up the back side of the tooth in ONE SWEEPING ACTION. You MUST maintain gullet integrity.The gullet is NOT a trash can or dumpster for the saw dust. In fact, it is the second hardest working part of the band saw blade. A well defined gullet is like the inverted wing of an aircraft. It is responsible for the forced air flow, cooling the steel and removal of the saw dust.If you are running appropriate set, the air is driven through the log by the gullet at the speed of the band. This causes the saw dust to be sucked out of the cut. The saw dust effectively cools the gullet by spinning around the inside and spilling over the back side of the next tooth. You MUST maintain a 40% gullet fill for proper cooling and extended cutting time.If you sharpen just the face and the back side of the tooth, you ruin the gullet integrity and destroy the performance of the band saw blade.THERE ARE 4 PARTS TO A BAND SAW BLADE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH PART IS:1. THE STEEL--The steel is the hardest working part. Less expensive brittle steel not only welds harder but must be highly tensioned, thus decreasing overall run time no matter what you do.2. THE GULLET--The gullet is the second hardest working part of the band saw blade. It is the highway for proper air flow, causing the cooling of the band and chip removal.3. THE TIP OF THE TOOTH--The tip of the tooth is the third most important, and we all know what that does. By the way, always keep a 10 degree hook angle. NO more, NO less for good general sawing. Very hard, frozen or knotty wood uses an 8 degree hook angle. See"HOOK ARTICULATION #5".4. THE SET & HOOK ANGLE--These valves bring the whole science of band saw blade physics and the ART of sawing together. On our videotape, there is a 40 minute segment dedicated on how to correctly sharpen a bandsaw blade and also how to build, out of a 5" or 6" bench grinder, a manual gullet procedure sharpener. We include a schematic. See"TROUBLESHOOTING".When all is said and done, the band saw, in all its shapes and sizes, is a fundamental machine. But, as you have just read, there is a lot to know in becoming the master of your machine. "The Sawyer." TENSION:"The minimum amount of STRETCH you must apply to the body of the band saw blade to make it stable." Always DETENSION the band saw blade immediately after use. BANDSAW BLADES
Terminology
1. Width. The nominal dimension of a saw blade, as
measured from the tip of the tooth to the back of
the blade.
2. Gullet. The curved area at the base of the tooth.
3. Blade back. The blade body, not including the
tooth portion.
4. Gullet depth. The distance from the tooth tip to
the bottom of the gullet.
5. Tooth. The cutting portion of the saw blade.
6. TPI. The number of teeth per inch.
7. Tooth back or Relief angle. The surface of the
tooth opposite the cutting edge, or tooth face.
8. Tooth face or Rake Angle. The cutting surface of
the tooth.
9. Tooth back clearance angle. The angle of the
tooth back measured in relation to the cutting
direction of the saw.
10. Tooth rake angle. The angle of the tooth face
measured with respect to a line perpendicular to
the cutting direction of the saw.
11. Tooth pitch. The distance from one tooth tip to
the next tooth tip.
12. Thickness (gage). The thickness of the blade.
13. Tooth set. The bending of the teeth from right to
left to allow clearance (kerf) of the blade back
through the cut.
Tooth Form
Positive rake. A positive rake tooth angles forward
in the direction of the cutting action. Higher positive
rake angles give the most aggressive tooth
penetration for easier chip formation. This tooth
form is recommended for cutting difficult to machine
materials, solids, solid cross sections.
Straight tooth. A straight tooth has a 0° cutting face,
and is recommended for cutting easy-to-cut, low alloy
materials as well as interrupted cuts.
Tooth Type
Regular. This is a conventional tooth with a 0° rake
angle, ideal for a wide range of general purpose
cutting applications.
Hook. This tooth type has a 10° positive rake angle
for fast cutting with less feed pressure. The rounded
gullets allow for fast chip removal, and is generally
used for cutting nonmetallics and nonferrous metals.
Skip. This tooth type has a 0° rake angle with shallow
gullets and evenly spaced teeth for efficient chip
removal. It is used for cutting large sections of soft,
nonferrous metal and nonmetal material, such as
wood, composition materials, cork and plastic.
Variable. A traditional tooth form that offers a 0° rake
angle, varying gullet depths and tooth sizes. Designed
to reduce harmonic vibration, this blade efficiently
removes chips, extending blade life in solids and
structurals.
Variable Positive. Variable positive tooth form offers
varying gullet depth, tooth sizes and a positive rake
angle for maximum cutting speeds and better tooth
penetration in harder to machine materials.
Duplex. Duplex blades offer deep, chip clearing gullets,
increased tooth strength, and a high positive rake
angle. This results in faster sawing rates and improved
finishes. Duplex blades are recommended for production
cutting work hardened metals, tool steels, exotic
alloys.
Bandsaw Terminology
Duplex
Regular
Variable
Hook
Variable Positive
Skip
Tooth Type Tooth Form
Bandsaw Blades
BANDSAW BLADES
Tooth Set
Raker set. These are individually set teeth — first
right then left — followed by an unset tooth. The
unset tooth (raker tooth) allows for fast chip removal
and a straight cutting action. This tooth set is recommended
for general purpose cutting applications.
Wavy set. Wavy set teeth are set in groups, right and
left, in varying degrees. Wavy set teeth are recommended
for cutting light metal sections, such as sheet,
tubing and small solid shapes.
Modified raker set. Variable set teeth are set in
alternating groups with a single unset tooth (raker
tooth). When these are combined with the varying set
angles of the teeth, a faster, smoother, quieter cutting
action is achieved. Variable tooth blades perform
extremely well on most applications and provide fast
cutting on solids, shapes, structurals and piping.
Guidelines for successful
bandsaw operation
Blade Width Selection
The dimension from tooth tip to back edge of the
blade is the blade width. The greater the width, the
greater the resistance to deflection while cutting. For
straight cutting applications, use the widest blade the
machine can accept. For contour cutting use the
widest blade that the contour radius will permit (see
Minimum Radii Cut Chart. Radii in this chart are
based on manual feeding of one-inch thick milled
steel.) To cut close tolerance radii the following
factors must be considered: blade width, material
thickness, machinability, feed force, location of pivot
point
Teeth Per Inch
The pitch of the blade is defined by the number of
teeth per inch (TPI). Nonferrous materials such as
brass, bronze and aluminum require a large chip area.
A low TPI, or “coarse” pitch, prevents the chips from
clogging and binding together in the gullets, which
can diminish sawing and damage the blade.
On thin walled pipe, tubing and sheet, many teeth per
inch are required in order to avoid damaging or
breaking the teeth. A low TPI blade is the best blade
for cutting large cross- sections. The ability of each
tooth to cut into the workpiece is increased because
the saw’s feed pressure is distributed over fewer teeth.
A coarse pitch blade increases productivity and provides
large chip clearing gullets.
Feeds and Speeds
Bandsaw Speed & Feed Guide, available from
Kennametal IPG, will help you to select the right
blade speed and tooth pitch for the material to be
cut.
Blade Break-In
Set Bandsaw machine at recommended speed for
material to be cut. When cutting easily machined
metals, cutting rate should be set at 1/3 to 1/2 the
recommended rate for the first 50 to 75 square inches.
When cutting difficult to machine metals, such as tool
steels or work hardening alloys, set cutting rate at 75%
of the recommended rate for the first 25 square inches.
Gradually increase the feed until you achieve the
recommended cutting rate after 50 to 60 square
inches.
Minimum Radii Cut Chart
Width of Bandsaw

Tooth Set

BANDSAW BLADES
Tooth Selection
Tooth selection is based on the principle that there is a
tooth pitch best suited for the cutting job. Blade
selection should be based on the size, shape, accuracy,
material and cutting rate expected. The chart below
will help you select the correct pitch for cutting solid,
tubes and structurals.
Keep in mind these numbers: 3, 6, 12, 24. There
should be a minimum of three teeth in the work at all
times for bi-metal bands; a minimum of six teeth for
carbon bands. Ideally, 6 - 12 teeth should be in contact
with the work; 24 teeth in the work is too many.
Feed Pressure
Chips tell you what is happening with your feed
pressure and your blade.
Powdery or fine
chips indicate not
enough feed pressure
is being applied.
Heavy, thick or blue
burned chips mean
you’re pushing the
blade too hard, creating
too much heat
and load for the
teeth.
Loosely curled chips
tell you everything
is going well.
Speed should be determined
by class of
material (this should
remain constant).
Feed would be adjusted
until desired
chip formation is
achieved.
Tech Tips for bandsaw cutting
Machine checklist:
• The blade tension with a tension meter
• The performance of the chip brush
• The wear and alignment of the blade guides
• The band speed with a tachometer
• The cutting fluid concentration with a refractometer
Cutting Fluid
The cutting fluid keeps the blade teeth cool; it prevents
the chips from welding to the tooth; it also
lubricates the chips, allowing them to move through
the cut.
• Use a high quality cutting fluid
• Make sure the cutting fluid is distributed throughout
the cut.
Solids
Cross Section Pitch
Tubing
Wall Thickness Pitch

Thin chips —
Increase
feed pressure
Heavy, thick
chips —
Reduce feed rate
Loosely curled
chips —
correct feed
speed
BANDSAW BLADES
Blade Recommendation Checklist
A. To be tested at:
Company Name __________________________________________
Contact ________________________________________________
Street Address ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________
Telephone No. ___________________________________________
Fax No. ________________________________________________
B. Submitted by:
Rep/Distributor Company ___________________________________
Contact ________________________________________________
Street Address ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________________________
Telephone No. ___________________________________________
Fax No. ________________________________________________
C. Application
1. Material to be cut ______________________________________
2. Hardness, if known ______________________________________
3. Shape or cross section (circle one)
4. Dimensions __________________________________________
5. Wall Thickness ________________________________________
6. o Stacked ______ o Bundled ______ o Single Piece ______
7. Type of band in use
o Carbon o Bi-Metal o Carbide Grit o Carbide Tipped o Friction
8. o M42 o Matrix II
9. Brand and model used __________________________________
10. Blade Length _________________________________________
11. Width ______________________________________________
12. Thickness ____________________________________________
13. Pitch _______________________________________________
14. Machine Brand _______________________________________
15. Model ______________________________________________
16. Vertical _____________________________________________
17. Horizontal ___________________________________________
18. Feed Pressure: o Manual o Hydraulic o Mechanical / Bleed Valve
19. Band Speed: o Fixed o Variable o Range ______________ SFPM
20. Coolant: o Flood o Mist o Dry
21. Diameter of carrier wheels ________________________________
22. Present time to make cut _________________________________
23. Life of present blade
o Cuts _________________ o Square inches _____________
24. Tension _________________
D. Problems
25. Problems with current blade _______________________________
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
E. Recommendation
26. Recommended test blade _________________________________
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BANDSAW BLADES
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal
Bandsaw Blades
Matrix II T-1000
Features:
• Bi-metal construction
• Matrix II High Speed Steel cutting edge
• Tooth edge contains 8% cobalt
• Tooth hardness Rc 66-68
• 0° rake
Benefits:
• Longer blade life than M2 or carbon steel
blades
• Lower end of service cost than M2 or carbon
tool blades
Advantages:
• Shock resistant teeth
• Heat resistant
• Greater wear resistance than M2 or carbon
steel blades
Applications:
• Recommended for general purpose cutting
applications such as: structurals, channel,
pipe and solids
• Cuts a wide range of both ferrous and
nonferrous materials such as steel, iron and
aluminum
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
V Variable / Modified raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
Matrix II T-1000 (Straight Tooth)
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Bandsaw Blades
Matrix II T-2000
Features:
• Same features of T-1000 except—
• Positive rake tooth
Benefits:
• Long blade life
• High productivity
• Faster cutting rates
Advantages:
• Shock resistant teeth
• Easier chip formation
• Heat resistant
• Quicker tooth penetration into the workpiece
Applications:
• Ideal for cutting materials with mild to
moderate machinability
• Will cut a variety of shapes
• Well suited for cutting thin wall tubes
Matrix II T-3000
Features:
• Same features of T-2000 except—
• High positive rake tooth
• Increased tooth strength
Benefits:
• Longer blade life
• Faster cutting rates
• Higher productivity
Advantages:
• Shock and heat resistant teeth
• Easier chip formation
• Better tooth penetration
Applications:
• High positive rake produces an aggressive
cutting action with improved cutting
efficiency
• Recommended for bundle cutting of tubes
and thick wall structurals
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
Matrix II T-2000 (Positive Tooth)
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
1/2" X .035 (12.5mm x .90mm)
A828C100 E0211680 A828C250 E0211681 6RR
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .90mm)
A841C100 E0211713 A841C250 E0211714 6RR
A8475C100 E0211731 A8475C250 E0211732 3/4V
A8485C100 E0211737 A8485C250 E0211738 4/6V
1" x .035 (25mm x .90mm)
A857C100 E0211758 A857C250 E0211759 4RR
A858C100 E0214610 A858C250 E0214647 6RR
A8645C100 E0211779 A8645C250 E0211780 3/4V
A8655C100 E0211785 A8655C250 E0211786 4/6V
1-1/4" x .042 (32mm x 1.07mm)
A884C100 E0214615 A884C250 E0214650 6RR
A8875C100 E0214614 A8875C250 E0214651 3/4V
A8885C100 E0211821 A8885C250 E0211822 4/6V
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
3/8" x .035 (10mm x .90mm)
A811C100 E0211644 A811C250 E0211645 4HR
1/2" x .035 (12.5mm x .90mm)
A827C100 E0211677 A827C250 E0211678 4HR
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .90mm)
A837C100 E0211704 A837C250 E0211705 3HR
A847C100 E0211734 A847C250 E0211735 3/4V Duplex
A848C100 E0211740 A848C250 E0211741 4/6V Duplex
1" x .035 (25mm x .90mm)
A854C100 E0211755 A854C250 E0211756 3HR
A864C100 E0211782 A864C250 E0211783 3/4V Duplex
A865C100 E0211788 A865C250 E0211789 4/6V Duplex
1-1/4" x .042 (32mm x 1.07mm)
A880C100 E0211803 A880C250 E0211804 3HR
A887C100 E0211818 A887C250 E0211819 3/4V Duplex
A888C100 E0211824 A888C250 E0211825 4/6V Duplex
1-1/2" x .050" (38mm x 1.27mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A893C150 E0214606 2/3V Duplex
A894C150 E0214607 3/4V Duplex
A896C150 E0211844 4/6V Duplex
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
Matrix II T-3000 (High Positive Tooth)
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 37
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
Aggressor™ XS
Structural Bandsaw
Blades
Features:
• Bi-metal construction
• High Speed Steel cutting edge
• Tooth edge contains 8% cobalt
• Wider tooth set
Benefits:
• Creates extra clearance
• Greater heat and wear resistance
• Cuts at greater speeds and feeds
Advantages:
• Avoid blade pinching in structurals
• Heat resistant
• Higher productivity
Applications:
• General purpose blade ideal for the
interrupted cutting of low carbon steel, mild
steel, 8620 tubing, A36 structural steel
• Recommended for cutting I-beams, angle
iron, channel iron, mixed solid bar,
structurals, bundle cutting of pipe and tube
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
V Variable / Modified raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
Aggressor™ XS Structural Bandsaw
Blades
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .90mm)
– – AXS848C250 E0214473 4/6V
– – AXS849C250 E0214474 5/8V
1" x .035 (27mm x .90mm)
– – AXS865C250 E0214475 4/6V
– – AXS866C250 E0214476 5/8V
1-1/4" x .042 (34mm x 1.10mm)
– – AXS887C250 E0214479 3/4V
– – AXS888C250 E0214636 4/6V
– – AXS889C250 E0214637 5/8V
1-1/2" x .050 (41mm x 1.22mm) 150 Ft. Coils
– – AXS894C150 E0214480 3/4V
– – AXS896C150 E0214507 4/6V
– – AXS9885C150 E0214592 5/8V
2" x .063" (54mm x 1.60mm) 150 Ft. Coils
– – AXS981C150 E0214506 2/3V
– – AXS999C150 E0214404 3/4V
NEW
Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 ©2001 Kennametal Inc. 38
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
M-42 M-2000
Features:
• Same as M-1000 except —
• Positive tooth
Benefits:
• Longer blade life
• Faster cutting rates
• Fewer blade changes
Advantages:
• Heat and wear resistant
• Less cutting resistance
• Easier tool penetration
Applications:
• Ideal for production and non-production
cutting of solids and thick wall tubing of
medium alloy
• Recommended for work hardened materials
such as stainless steel
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal
Bandsaw Blades
M-42 M-1000
Features:
• Bi-metal construction
• M42 High Speed Steel cutting edge
• Tooth edge contains 8% cobalt
• Tooth hardness Rc 67-69
• Straight tooth
Benefits:
• Longer blade life
• Less blade changes
Advantages:
• Heat and wear resistant
• Shock resistant
Applications:
• All performance band recommended for
cutting material of moderate to difficult
machinability
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
M42 M-1000 (Straight Tooth)
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
1/2" x .025 (12.5mm x .82mm)
A900C100 E0214373 A900C250 E0214384 18RW
A901C100 E0214374 A901C250 E0214385 10/14V
A902C100 E0214375 A902C250 E0214387 6/10V
A905C100 E0214412 A905C250 E0214413 8/12V
1" x .035 (27mm x .90mm)
A920C100 E0214376 A920C250 E0214389 10/14V
A976C100 E0212036 A976C250 E0212039 3/4V
A974C100 E0212028 A974C250 E0212030 4/6V
A975C100 E0212032 A975C250 E0212034 5/8V
A970C100 E0212017 A970C250 E0212749 6/10V
A971C100 E0212750 A971C250 E0212751 8/12V
A972C100 E0213041 A972C250 E0212752 10RW
A973C100 E0212753 A973C250 E0212754 14RW
1-1/4" x .042 (34mm x 1.10mm)
A965C100 E0212009 A965C250 E0212012 3/4V
A964C100 E0212005 A964C250 E0212007 4/6V
A966C100 E0212013 A966C250 E0212015 5/8V
A967C100 E0214381 A967C250 E0214388 6/10V
1-1/2" x .050 (41mm x 1.22mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A980C150 E0212056 4/6V
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
M42 M-2000 (Positive Tooth)
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .90mm)
A9035C100 E0211848 A9035C250 E0211851 4/6V
A904C100 E0211858 A904C250 E0211861 5/8V
1" x .035 (27mm x .90mm)
A921C100 E0211876 A921C250 E0211879 4RR
A922C100 E0211881 A922C250 E0211884 6RR
A923C100 E0211886 A923C250 E0211888 8RR
A9275C100 E0211890 A9275C250 E0211892 2/3V
A9285C100 E0211899 A9285C250 E0211901 3/4V
A9295C100 E0211908 A9295C250 E0211910 4/6V
A930C100 E0211917 A930C250 E0211919 5/8V
1-1/4" x .042 (34mm x 1.10mm)
A955C100 E0211969 A955C250 E0211971 6RR
A9605C100 E0211973 A9605C250 E0211975 2/3V
A9615C100 E0211982 A9615C250 E0211984 3/4V
A9625C100 E0211991 A9625C250 E0211993 4/6V
A963C100 E0212000 A963C250 E0212003 5/8V
1-1/2" x .050 (41mm x 1.22mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A9775C150 E0212041 2/3V
A9785C150 E0212046 3/4V
A987C150 E0214390 2HR
A9795C150 E0212051 4/6V
2" x .050" (54mm x 1.27mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A9945C150 E0212062 2/3V
A9955C150 E0212066 3/4V
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 39
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal
Bandsaw Blades
M-42 M-3000
Features:
• Same as M-2000 except —
• Duplex tooth design
• High positive rake angle
• Specially engineered relief angle
• Variable teeth
• Increased tooth strength
Benefits:
• Longer blade life
• High productivity
• Faster cutting
• Straighter cuts
• Efficiently cuts exotic materials
Advantages:
• Heat and wear resistant
• More aggressive action for easier chip
formation
• Variable pitch eliminates harmonic vibration
• Greater beam strength
Applications:
• Production sawing of exotic materials such as
Inconels, Monels, Hastalloys, Hi-Alloys,
Titanium and more
M-42 M-3000
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
V Variable / Modified raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed)
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .90mm)
A903C100 E0211853 A903C250 E0211856 4/6V Duplex
1" x .035" (27mm x .90mm)
A916C100 E0211863 A916C250 E0211865 2HR
A918C100 E0211871 A918C250 E0211874 3HR
A927C100 E0211894 A927C250 E0211897 2/3V Duplex
A928C100 E0211903 A928C250 E0211906 3/4V Duplex
A929C100 E0211912 A929C250 E0211915 4/6V Duplex
1-1/4" x .042 (34mm x 1.10mm)
A949C100 E0211956 A949C250 E0211958 2HR
A951C100 E0211964 A951C250 E0211967 3HR
A960C100 E0211977 A960C250 E0211980 2/3V Duplex
A961C100 E0211986 A961C250 E0211989 3/4V Duplex
A962C100 E0211995 A962C250 E0211998 4/6V Duplex
1-1/2" x .050 (41mm x 1.22mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A987C150 E0214390 2HR
A977C150 E0212043 2/3V Duplex
A978C150 E0212048 3/4V Duplex
A979C150 E0212053 4/6V Duplex
2" x .050 (54mm x 1.27mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A994C150 E0212064 2/3V Duplex
A995C150 E0212068 3/4V Duplex
2" x .063 (54mm x 1.60mm) 150 Ft. Coils
A981C150 E0212058 2/3V Duplex
A982C150 E0212060 3/4V Duplex
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades
M42 M-3000 (High Positive Rake Tooth)
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BANDSAW BLADES
Recommended Blade
Representative Physical Band Speed Med
Materials Characteristics SFPM Coolant Fine Med Coarse Coarse
Tool Steel (Rc 42-65) Hardened 150-250 Yes n l
Nitride Case Hardened &
Induction Hardened Steels Hardened 150-300 Yes l n
High-temp Nickel & Iron Work
Base Super Alloys Hardening 150-400 Yes n l
Hastelloy Work
Hardening 120-300 Yes n l
Aircraft & Sheet Stainless Work
Stainless Welds Hardening 150-500 Yes n l n
Beryllium Abrasive 150-600 Yes l
Sintered Tungsten,
Molybdenum, Iron, Stainless Abrasive 125-700 Opt n l
Weld & Metallurgical, Hard &
Test Specimens Abrasive 125-300 Yes n l n
White & High Alloy Tough &
Cast Iron Abrasive 150-350 Yes n l
Grey Cast Iron Abrasive 150-300 None n l
Titanium Tough 150-400 Yes n l
* Foamed Glass Abrasive 1000-3000 None n l
* Syntactic Foam Abrasive 300-700 None n l
* Low Density Ceramics Abrasive 500-1500 Opt l n
* Green Unfired Ceramics Abrasive 200-1200 None l
* Fiber Reinforced Cement Abrasive 800-1500 None l
* Friction Materials Abrasive 1000-3000 None l n
* Fiberglass Honeycomb Abrasive 4000-6000 None n l n
* Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
(polyesters, epoxies,
melamines, phenolics) Abrasives 1000-3000 None n l n
* Graphite Composites Hard &
Abrasive 1500-3000 None n l n
* Aircraft Tooling &
Molding Compounds Abrasive 200-1000 None l n n
* Carbon & Graphite Abrasive 1000-4000 None n l
* Glass Hard &
Abrasive 500-1000 Yes l n
Wire Reinforced Rubber Tough Snaggy 1200-3000 Yes n l
Cable/Wire Rope Tough Snaggy 1200-3000 Yes l n
* Compressed Perlite
Molding Compounds Abrasive 400-1600 No l
Cement Lined Steel &
Cast Iron Pipe Abrasive 120-500 No l n
* Soapstone, Chalk, Mica,
Lava, Slate, Coal Abrasive 1500-600 No n n l
l Most popular recommendation n Also recommended
RemGrit® Bandsaw Blade Selection & Application
Select gulleted edge blade for general
cutting on materials 1/4" thick
and above. Use continuous edge
blade on materials thinner than 1/4"
and on hard, brittle materials which
have a tendency to chip easily.
Continuous edge band should be
used on machines with carrier
wheels at least 24" in diameter.
Smaller diameter wheels will give
proportionally less band fatigue life
because the continuous edge has no
relief from stress concentration as is
provided by the gullets in the gulleted
blade. Thus, the continuous edge
is less flexible and more sensitive to
the bending imposed by a small carrier
wheel.
In straight sawing use widest blade
possible for best accuracy and
straightest cut. In contour work,
select a coarser grit blade for better
band clearance. Due to its unique
design, the RemGrit "Grit Edge "
blade will saw up to 30% smaller
radius than conventional blades.
Consult the radius table below for
specific data. Note: radius limits vary
with material type and thickness,
feed force and pivot point. This table
is based on cutting 1" metal.
Select finer grit for finer finish, very
thin materials and friable materials
which have a tendency to chip easily.
Use coarser grit for faster cutting,
thicker materials and metal work.
Blade Width Minimum Radius
1/4" 1/2"
3/8" 1-1/16"
1/2" 1-3/4"
3/4" 4"
1" 5-1/2"
1-1/4" 9-1/2"
1-1/2" 12-1/2"
Cutting Recommendations
• If a specific material is not listed, select conditions for a
similar material.
• Start cut at lower speed, increase band speed until optimum
cutting performance is achieved.
• Large material cross-sections require lower speeds, higher
feed pressure.
• Small cross-sections should be cut at higher speeds with
moderate pressure.
• In metals, a fine stringy chip is evidence of proper speed
and feed rates.
• Coolants are essential for most metal cutting and are also
recommended for ceramics, glass and similar materials.
Continuous Gulleted
Caution: use dust collectors and respirators when cutting these and similar materials.
Technical Services
Tel: 888-303-4344 • Fax: 413-665-2816
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 41
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
RemGrit® Carbide
Grit Edge Bandsaw
Blades
Features:
• Tungsten carbide grit particle cutting edge
• Tungsten carbide grit metallurgically bonded
to tough alloy steel back
Benefits:
• Greater life and cutting performance in
tough, hard and abrasive materials
• Reversibility extends cutting life up to 25%
Advantages:
• Extremely high heat and wear resistance
• Extremely durable cutting edge
• No teeth to snag or strip
Applications:
• Recommended for use in super alloys,
fiberglass, honeycomb, foamed glass,
hardened steel, graphite composites and
other composite materials
• Use in piping applications
Edge Type Grit Edge
G Gulleted XF Extra Fine
C Continuous F Fine
DG Deep Gullet M Medium
SG Short Tooth MC Medium Coarse
C Coarse
Top: continuous grit edge
Bottom: gulleted grit edge
RemGrit® Carbide Grit Edge
Bandsaw Blades
100 Ft. Coils 250 Ft. Coils
Prod. EDP Prod. EDP Kerf Edge Grit
No No. No. No. Inch MM Type Size
1/4" x .20 (6mm x .51mm)
305C10 E0206270 305C25 E0206311 .039 1 G F
308C10 E0206271 308C25 E0206312 .042 1.07 G M
310C10 E0206272 310C25 E0206313 .042 1.07 C M
3/8" x .025 (10mm x .64mm)
322C10 E0206273 322C25 E0206314 .047 1.19 G M
324C10 E0206274 324C25 E0206315 .056 1.42 G MC
326C10 E0206275 326C25 E0206316 .039 1 C F
328C10 E0206276 328C25 E0206317 .047 1.19 C M
1/2" x .020 (12.5mm x .51mm)
335C10 E0206277 335C25 E0206318 .042 1.07 G M
336C10 E0206278 336C25 E0206319 .051 1.3 G MC
337C10 E0206279 337C25 E0206320 .042 1.07 C M
338C10 E0206280 338C25 E0206321 .051 1.3 C MC
1/2" x .025 (12.5mm x .64mm)
330C10 E0206281 330C25 E0206322 .047 1.19 G M
331C10 E0206282 331C25 E0206323 .056 1.42 G MC
332C10 E0206283 332C25 E0206324 .039 1 C F
333C10 E0206284 333C25 E0206325 .047 1.19 C M
334C10 E0206285 334C25 E0206326 .056 1.42 C MC
3/4" x .032 (19mm x .81mm)
341C10 E0206286 341C25 E0206327 .054 1.37 G M
342C10 E0206287 342C25 E0206328 .063 1.6 G MC
344C10 E0206288 344C25 E0206329 .076 1.93 G C
346C10 E0206289 346C25 E0206330 .054 1.37 C M
347C10 E0206290 347C25 E0206331 .063 1.6 C MC
349C10 E0206291 349C25 E0206332 .076 1.93 C C
1" x .035 (25mm x .89mm)
350C10 E0206292 350C25 E0206333 .066 1.68 G MC
351C10 E0206293 351C25 E0206334 .079 2.01 G C
352C10 E0206294 352C25 E0206335 .079 2.01 DG C
353C10 E0206295 353C25 E0206336 .079 2.01 SG C
354C10 E0206296 354C25 E0206337 .050 1.27 C XF
355C10 E0206297 355C25 E0206338 .057 1.45 C M
356C10 E0206298 356C25 E0206339 .066 1.68 C MC
357C10 E0206299 357C25 E0206340 .079 2.01 C C
1" x.042 (25mm x 1.07mm)
358C10 E0206300 358C25 E0206341 .073 1.85 SG MC
359C10 E0206301 359C25 E0206342 .082 2.08 SG C
1-1/4" x .035 (32mm x .89mm)
362C10 E0206302 362C25 E0206343 .079 2.01 DG C
363C10 E0206303 363C25 E0206344 .079 2.01 C C
1-1/4" x .042 (32mm x 1.07mm)
364C10 E0206304 364C25 E0206345 .073 1.85 SG MC
365C10 E0206305 365C25 E0206346 .086 2.18 DG C
1-1/2" x .042 (38mm x 1.07mm)
372C10 E0206306 372C25 E0206347 .086 2.18 DG C
374C10 E0206307 374C25 E0206348 .086 2.18 SG C
Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 ©2001 Kennametal Inc. 42
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
Capewell®
Hardback Carbon
Bandsaw Blades
Features:
• Solid carbon steel construction
• Tooth hardness Rc 64-66
• Spring hardened and tempered back,
hardness Rc 45-57
• Operating speeds up to 4,000 S.F.P.M.
Benefits:
• Longer blade life over flexback
• Faster cutting rates
• Straighter cuts
Advantages:
• Accepts heavier feed pressure than flexback
• Abrasion resistant
• Good tensile strength
• Less susceptible to guide damage
Applications:
• General duty cutting applications
• Ideal for contour and straight cutting work
• Cuts carbon tool steels, tubing, solids,
structurals, cast iron and nonferrous metals
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
SR Skip tooth / Raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed) Tooth
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch Type
1/4" x 025 (6mm x .64mm)
210C100 E0210176 210C250 E0210177 4 HR
211C100 E0210179 211C250 E0210180 4 SR
212C100 E0210181 212C250 E0210182 6 HR
213C100 E0210183 213C250 E0210184 6 SR
214C100 E0210185 214C250 E0210186 10 RR
215C100 E0210187 215C250 E0210188 14 RR
216C100 E0210189 216C250 E0210190 18 RR
217C100 E0210192 217C250 E0210193 24 RR
3/8" x .025 (10mm x .64mm)
220C100 E0210194 220C250 E0210195 3 HR
222C100 E0210199 222C250 E0210200 4 HR
223C100 E0210202 223C250 E0210203 4 SR
224C100 E0210204 224C250 E0210205 6 HR
225C100 E0210206 225C250 E0210207 8 RR
226C100 E0210208 226C250 E0210209 10 RR
227C100 E0210210 227C250 E0210211 14 RR
228C100 E0210212 228C250 E0210213 18 RR
1/2" x .025 (12.5mm x .64mm)
231C100 E0210214 231C250 E0210215 3 HR
232C100 E0210216 232C250 E0210217 3 SR
233C100 E0210218 233C250 E0210219 4 HR
234C100 E0210220 234C250 E0210221 4 SR
235C100 E0210222 235C250 E0210223 6 HR
236C100 E0210224 236C250 E0210225 6 RR
237C100 E0210226 237C250 E0210227 10 RR
238C100 E0210228 238C250 E0210229 10 RW
239C100 E0210230 239C250 E0210231 14 RR
240C100 E0210232 240C250 E0210233 14 RW
241C100 E0210234 241C250 E0210235 18 RR
242C100 E0210236 242C250 E0210237 24 RW
243C100 E0210238 243C250 E0210239 24 RR
5/8" x .032 (16mm x .81mm)
251C100 E0210242 251C250 E0210243 10 RR
253C100 E0210244 253C250 E0210245 14 RR
3/4" x .032 (19mm x .81mm)
261C100 E0210248 261C250 E0210249 3 HR
262C100 E0210250 262C250 E0210251 3 SR
263C100 E0210252 263C250 E0210253 6 HR
264C100 E0210254 264C250 E0210255 6 RR
265C100 E0210256 265C250 E0210257 8 RR
266C100 E0210258 266C250 E0210259 8 RW
267C100 E0210260 267C250 E0210261 10 RR
268C100 E0210262 268C250 E0210263 10 RW
269C100 E0210264 269C250 E0210265 12 RR
270C100 E0210271 270C250 E0210272 12 RW
271C100 E0210274 271C250 E0210275 14 RR
272C100 E0210278 272C250 E0210279 14 RW
273C100 E0210281 273C250 E0210282 18 RW
1" x .035 (25mm x .89mm)
275C100 E0210284 275C250 E0210285 2 HR
277C100 E0210286 277C250 E0210287 3 HR
280C100 E0210291 280C250 E0210292 6 RR
281C100 E0210293 281C250 E0210294 8 RR
282C100 E0210295 282C250 E0210296 10 RR
283C100 E0210297 283C250 E0210298 10 RW
284C100 E0210299 284C250 E0210300 14 RR
Capewell® Hardback Carbon Bandsaw
Blades
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 43
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
Capewell® Flexback
Carbon Bandsaw
Blades
Features:
• Solid carbon steel construction
• Tooth hardness Rc 64-66
• Back hardness Rc 28-34
Benefits:
• Longer blade life
• Economical general duty cutting
Advantages:
• Greater fatigue life even at speeds up to
10,000 S.F.P.M.
Applications:
• Flexback bandsaw blades are recommended
for a variety of jobs and materials such as
wood, cast iron, brass, aluminum, zinc,
copper, mild steels, nonferrous metals,
fiberglass, plastic, bronze and lead.
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
SR Skip tooth / Raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed) Tooth
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch Type
1/4" x .025 (6mm x .64mm)
040C100 E0210004 040C250 E0210005 4 HR
041C100 E0210006 041C250 E0210007 4 SR
042C100 E0210008 042C250 E0210009 6 HR
043C100 E0210010 043C250 E0210011 6 SR
044C100 E0210012 044C250 E0210013 10 RR
046C100 E0210016 046C250 E0210017 14 RR
047C100 E0210018 047C250 E0210019 18 RR
048C100 E0210020 048C250 E0210021 24 RR
3/8" x .025 (10mm x .64mm)
060C100 E0210024 060C250 E0210025 3 HR
062C100 E0210028 062C250 E0210029 4 HR
063C100 E0210030 063C250 E0210031 4 SR
064C100 E0210032 064C250 E0210033 6 HR
065C100 E0210034 065C250 E0210035 8 RR
066C100 E0210036 066C250 E0210037 10 RR
068C100 E0210038 068C250 E0210039 14 RR
069C100 E0210040 069C250 E0210041 18 RR
1/2" x .020 (12.5mm x .51mm)
082C100 E0210044 082C250 E0210045 10 RR
083C100 E0210046 083C250 E0210047 14 RR
084C100 E0210048 084C250 E0210049 18 RR
086C100 E0210050 086C250 E0210051 24 RW
1/2" x .025 (12.5mm x .64mm)
091C100 E0210054 091C250 E0210055 3 HR
092C100 E0210056 092C250 E0210057 3 SR
093C100 E0210058 093C250 E0210059 4 HR
094C100 E0210060 094C250 E0210061 4 SR
096C100 E0210062 096C250 E0210063 6 HR
097C100 E0210064 097C250 E0210065 6 RR
098C100 E0210066 098C250 E0210067 10 RR
099C100 E0210068 099C250 E0210069 10 RW
100C100 E0210074 100C250 E0210075 14 RR
101C100 E0210082 101C250 E0210083 14 RW
102C100 E0210088 102C250 E0210089 18 RR
104C100 E0210093 104C250 E0210094 24 RR
105C100 E0210095 105C250 E0210096 24 RW
5/8" x .032 (16mm x .81mm)
122C100 E0210113 122C250 E0210114 10 RR
124C100 E0210121 124C250 E0210122 14 RR
3/4" x .032 (19mm x .81mm)
141C100 E0210127 141C250 E0210128 3 HR
142C100 E0210129 142C250 E0210130 3 SR
139C100 E0210124 139C250 E0210125 4 HR
143C100 E0210131 143C250 E0210132 6 HR
144C100 E0210133 144C250 E0210134 6 RR
146C100 E0210135 146C250 E0210136 8 RR
148C100 E0210139 148C250 E0210138 10 RR
149C100 E0210141 149C250 E0210142 10 RW
152C100 E0210147 152C250 E0210148 14 RR
153C100 E0210149 153C250 E0210150 14 RW
154C100 E0210151 154C250 E0210152 18 RR
Capewell® Flexback Carbon Bandsaw
Blades
continued on next page
Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 ©2001 Kennametal Inc. 44
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
BANDSAW BLADES
Capewell® Friction
Carbon Bandsaw
Blades
Features:
• Solid silicon carbon steel construction
• Regular raker tooth style
Benefits:
• Long blade life
• Fast cutting
Advantages:
• Fatigue resistant
• Wear resistant
• Can be operated up to 16,000 S.F.P.M.
Applications:
• Fastest method of cutting ferrous materials
up to 3/4" thick
• Cuts risers, weldments, irregular shapes and
sheet metal
• Fits all machines designed for friction cutting
RR Regular tooth / Raker set
HR Hook tooth / Raker set
SR Skip tooth / Raker set
RW Regular tooth / Wavy set
Capewell® Flexback
Carbon Bandsaw
Blades (continued)
250 Ft. Coils (Boxed) Tooth
Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch Type
1/2" x .032 (12.5mm x .81mm)
510C250 E0210464 10 RR
501C250 E0210442 14 RR
3/4" x .035 (19mm x .89mm)
550C250 E0210996 10 RR
1" x .035 (25mm x .89mm)
560C250 E0211168 10 RR
562C250 E0214064 8 RR
Capewell® Friction Carbon Bandsaw
Blades
100 Ft. Coils (Boxed) 250 Ft. Coils (Boxed) Tooth
Prod. No. EDP No. Prod. No. EDP No. Pitch Type
1" x .035 (25mm x .89mm)
170C100 E0210154 170C250 E0210155 2 HR
171C100 E0210156 171C250 E0210157 3 HR
172C100 E0210158 172C250 E0210159 3 SR
174C100 E0210160 174C250 E0210161 6 RR
175C100 E0210162 175C250 E0210163 8 RR
176C100 E0210164 176C250 E0210165 10 RR
178C100 E0210168 178C250 E0210169 14 RR
Capewell® Flexback Carbon Bandsaw
Blades (continued)
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 45
10 per Box
Product EDP Length x width x thickness
No. No. Inches MM TPI
2314JE E0203400 12" x 5/8" x .032 300 x 16 x 0.8 14
2318JE E0203401 12" x 5/8" x .032 300 x 16 x 0.8 18
2410JE E0203402 12" x 1" x .050 300 x 25 x 1.3 10
2414JE E0203403 12" x 1" x .050 300 x 25 x 1.3 14
4410JE E0203404 14" x 1" x .050 355 x 25 x 1.3 10
4414JE E0203405 14" x 1" x .050 355 x 25 x 1.3 14
4506JE E0203406 14" x 1-1/4" x .062 355 x 32 x 1.6 6
4510JE E0203407 14" x 1-1/4" x .062 355 x 32 x 1.6 10
4604JE E0203408 14" x 1-1/2" x .075 355 x 38 x 1.9 4
4606JE E0203409 14" x 1-1/2" x .075 355 x 38 x 1.9 6
7410JE E0203413 17" x 1" x .050 432 x 25 x 1.3 10
7414JE E0203414 17" x 1" x .050 432 x 25 x 1.3 14
7504JE E0203415 17" x 1-1/4" x .062 432 x 32 x 1.6 4
7506JE E0203416 17" x 1-1/4" x .062 432 x 32 x 1.6 6
7510JE E0203417 17" x 1-1/4" x .062 432 x 32 x 1.6 10
8506JE E0203418 18" x 1-1/4" x .062 457 x 32 x 1.6 6
8510JE E0203419 18" x 1-1/4" x .062 457 x 32 x 1.6 10
8604JE E0203420 18" x 1-1/2" x .075 457 x 38 x 1.9 4
8606JE E0203421 18" x 1-1/2" x .075 457 x 38 x 1.9 6
8784JE E0203422 18" x 1-3/4" x .088 457 x 44 x 1.9 4
8786JE E0203423 18" x 1-3/4" x .088 457 x 44 x 1.9 6
1784JE E0203424 21" x 1-3/4" x .088 533 x 44 x 2.2 4
1786JE E0203425 21" x 1-3/4" x .088 533 x 44 x 2.2 6
4784JE E0203426 24" x 1-3/4" x .088 610 x 44 x 2.2 4
4786JE E0203427 24" x 1-3/4" x .088 610 x 44 x 2.2 6
4814JE E0203428 24" x 2" x .100 610 x 50 x 2.5 4
3114JE E0203429 30" x 2-1/2" x .100 762 x 64 x 2.5 4
Blu–Mol® Power Hacksaw Blades Blu–Mol® Power
Hacksaw Blades
Features:
• Bi–metal construction
• M2 High Speed Steel cutting edge
• Tooth hardness Rc 64–65
• Constant Pitch
Benefits:
• Shatter resistant
• Straighter cuts
Advantages:
• Safer than solid high speed steel blades
• Longer blade life
Applications:
• For use on all power hacksaw machines
• For all types of cutting — pipe, solids, angle
iron, production cutting, interrupted cuttin,
gang work
• Ideal for use in stainless steel
POWER HACKSAW BLADES
Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 ©2001 Kennametal Inc. 46
10 per Box
Product EDP Dimensions
No. No. Inch MM TPI
Bi-Metal
B2290 E0203431 8" x 1-1/8" x .062 200 x 29 x 1.6 8
B2210 E0203432 8" x 1-1/8" x .062 200 x 29 x 1.6 16
B2271 E0212136 10" x 1-1/8" x .062 250 x 29 x 1.6 4
B2231 E0203433 12" x 1-1/8" x .062 300 x 29 x 1.6 12
B2260 E0203434 12" x 1-1/8" x .062 300 x 29 x 1.6 16
B2229 E0203435 16" x 1-1/8" x .062 400 x 29 x 1.6 8
B2270 E0203436 16" x 1-1/8" x .062 400 x 29 x 1.6 16
B2240 E0203437 21" x 1-1/8" x .062 525 x 29 x 1.6 4
B2230 E0203438 21" x 1-1/8" x .062 525 x 29 x 1.6 12
B2272 E0203439 21" x 1-1/8" x .062 525 x 29 x 1.6 14
B2273 E0203440 24" x 1-1/8" x .062 600 x 29 x 1.6 14
High Speed Steel
22290 E0203613 8" x 1-1/8" x .062 200 x 29 x 1.6 8
22210 E0203600 8" x 1-1/8" x .062 200 x 29 x 1.6 16
22211 E0203601 8" x 1-1/8" x .062 200 x 29 x 1.6 24
22271 E0203609 10" x 1-1/8" x .062 250 x 29 x 1.6 4
22231 E0203604 12" x 1-1/8" x .062 300 x 29 x 1.6 12
22260 E0203607 12" x 1-1/8" x .062 300 x 29 x 1.6 16
22229 E0203602 16" x 1-1/8" x .062 400 x 29 x 1.6 8
22270 E0203608 16" x 1-1/8" x .062 400 x 29 x 1.6 16
22272 E0203610 20" x 1-1/8" x .062 500 x 29 x 1.6 14
22240 E0203606 21" x 1-1/8" x .062 525 x 29 x 1.6 6
22230 E0203603 21-13/16" x 1-1/8" x .062 550 x 29 x 1.6 12
22273 E0203611 24" x 1-1/8" x .062 600 x 29 x 1.6 14
22275 E0203612 30" x 1-1/8" x .062 750 x 29 x 1.6 12
22237 E0203605 37" x 1-1/8" x .062 925 x 29 x 1.6 12
Widder® Portable Power Hacksaw
Blades
PORTABLE POWER HACKSAW BLADES
Widder® Portable
Power Hacksaw
Blades
Bi–Metal Blades
Features:
• Bi–Metal construction
• Matrix II High Speed Steel
• 8% Cobalt cutting edge
• Spring steel backing
• Constant pitch
Benefits:
• Shatter resistant
• Impact resistant
• Increased beam strength
Advantages:
• Long blade life
• Higher heat resistance than M2 blades
High Speed Steel Blades
Features:
• Solid High Speed Steel
• M2 cutting edge
• Constant pitch
• Tooth hardness Rc 62–65
Benefits:
• Rigid
• Straighter cuts
Advantages:
• High wear resistance
©2001 Kennametal Inc. Catalog No. GISB2000C Rev. 00-145 47
NOTE: 250 ft. coils and 150 ft. coils supplied
within plus 10% or minus 5% of ordered length.
Index by Product & Brand
Index by Product
Air Saw Blades, Aggressor™ Bi-Metal ................................................. 17
Bandsaw Blade Technical Information .................................. 29-34, 40
Bandsaw Blades ................................................................................35-44
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal Matrix II .............................................. 35-36
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal XS Structural ............................................ 37
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal M42 ..................................................... 38-39
RemGrit® Grit Edge® ................................................................ 40-41
Capewell® Hardback Carbon ...................................................... 42
Capewell® Flexback Carbon ................................................... 43-44
Capewell® Friction Carbon .......................................................... 44
Circular Saw Blades, RemGrit® ........................................................... 28
Hacksaw Blades ................................................................................ 21-23
Blu-Mol® Bi-Metal ........................................................................... 21
Blu-Mol® High Speed Steel ........................................................... 21
Blu-Mol® Flexible Carbon ............................................................. 22
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal ..................................................................... 22
RemGrit® Carbide Grit Edge® ..................................................... 23
Hole Saws and Accessories .............................................................. 2-11
Blu-Mol® Bi-Metal ......................................................................... 2-3
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal .................................................................... 4-5
Aggressor™ One-Piece .................................................................. 6-7
Blu-Mol® Carbide Tipped ................................................................ 8
RemGrit® Carbide Grit Edge® ..................................................... 10
Mandrels & Accessories............................................................... 11
Jig Saw Blades ................................................................................... 18-20
Fit–Al® ........................................................................................ 18-19
RemGrit® ......................................................................................... 20
Portable Bandsaw Blades ............................................................... 25-27
Aggressor™ ...................................................................................... 25
Blu-Mol® ........................................................................................... 26
RemGrit® ......................................................................................... 27
Power Hacksaw Blades .................................................................... 45-46
Blu-Mol® .......................................................................................... 45
Widder® Portable .......................................................................... 46
Reciprocating Saw Blades ............................................................... 12-16
Aggressor™ Bi-Metal ................................................................ 12-13
Fit-Al® .......................................................................................... 14-15
RemGrit® Carbide Grit Edge® ..................................................... 16
Rod Saw Blades, RemGrit® Carbide .................................................... 24
Index by Brand
Aggressor™
Air Saw, Bi-Metal Blades ............................................................. 17
Bandsaw Blades, Matrix II Bi-Metal .................................. 35-36
Bandsaw Blades, XS Structural Bi-Metal ................................. 37
Bandsaw Blades, M42 M-1000 Bi-Metal .......................... 38-39
Hacksaw Blades, Bi-Metal .......................................................... 22
Hole Saws, Bi-Metal ................................................................... 4-5
Reciprocating Saw Blades, Bi-Metal ................................... 12-13
Mandrels & Accessories for Hole Saws .................................... 11
One-Piece Hole Saws .................................................................. 6-7
Portable Bandsaw Blades .......................................................... 25
Blu-Mol®
Hacksaw Blades, Bi-Metal ...........................................................21
Hacksaw Blades, High Speed Steel ...........................................21
Hacksaw Blades, Flexible Carbon ............................................ 22
Hole Saws, Bi-Metal ................................................................... 2-3
Hole Saws, Carbide Tipped .......................................................... 8
Mandrels & Accessories for Hole Saws ................................... 11
Portable Bandsaw Blades ...........................................................26
Power Hacksaw Blades ...............................................................45
Capewell®
Bandsaw Blades, Hardback Carbon ........................................42
Bandsaw Blades, Flexback Carbon ..................................... 43-44
Bandsaw Blades, Friction Carbon ............................................44
Fit-Al®
Jig Saw Blades ......................................................................... 18-19
Reciprocating Saw Blades ..................................................... 14-15
RemGrit®
Bandsaw Blades, Grit Edge® ...................................................... 41
Circular Saw Blades .................................................................... 28
Hacksaw Blades, Carbide Grit Edge® ...................................... 23
Hole Saws, Carbide Grit Edge® ................................................ 10
Jig Saw Blades .............................................................................. 20
Portable Bandsaw Blades ...........................................................27
Reciprocating Saw Blades, Carbide Grit Edge® .....................16
Rod Saw Blades, Carbon .............................................................24
Widder®
Portable Power Hacksaw Blades .............................................. 46
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Notes