Description
A made to order Carbon bandsaw blade
Material: Carbon
Length: 2210mm
Width: 6.3mm (1/4″)
Teeth Per Inch: 8
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Carbon bandsaw blades are essential tools across various industries due to their precision and efficiency in cutting diverse materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. This blade is meticulously crafted from high-carbon steel, renowned for its durability, toughness, and edge retention. Its composition mainly comprises carbon steel, offering advantages such as resistance to wear and heat build-up, ensuring prolonged sharpness and consistent performance even under demanding conditions.
About this 2210mm 6.3mm 8 TPI carbon blade
This is a carbon bandsaw blade, 2210mm long and 6.3mm (1/4″) wide, with 8 teeth per inch. It sits between a fast, coarse 6 TPI blade and a smoother 10 TPI blade, which makes it a sensible all-round choice if you only want to keep one blade on the saw.
At 8 TPI the teeth are roughly 3.2mm apart. Keeping at least three teeth in the cut means it works best in material from about 10mm thick upwards, so it suits joinery offcuts, softwood and hardwood boards, and general shaping where you want a reasonable finish without slowing right down.
The 6.3mm width follows moderate curves while staying steady enough for straight rip and cross cuts. A 2210mm band is used on floor-standing workshop bandsaws, so check your machine plate or manual to confirm this is your size.
Carbon steel keeps the cost down and is well suited to wood, plastics and soft non-ferrous materials.
How to check this is the right blade
Before ordering, confirm the length is 2210mm from the machine plate or the old blade, measure the band from tooth tip to back edge for 6.3mm, and count 8 teeth across one inch (25.4mm). Step-by-step help is in our guides how are bandsaw blades measured and which TPI do I need.
Is 8 TPI good for general woodwork?
Yes. It is a good compromise: quicker than 10 TPI in thicker timber, with a cleaner finish than 6 TPI on thinner boards.
What curve can a 6.3mm blade cut?
A 6.3mm blade handles moderate curves well. For very tight shapes and scroll-style work, a narrower 4.8mm or 3mm blade is the better choice.
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