Guidlines for selecting, changing, and breaking in your band saw
blade November 4, 2009 Making interrupted cuts on materials like
structurals, tubes, bundles, and angle iron can wreak havoc on
your band saw blade. Not following proper blade break-in
procedures can be just as damaging. Following a few tips for
both can keep your band saw blade in good working order longer.
It can also improve the quality of your cuts. Be sure to select
a blade that is suitable for performing interrupted cuts on
structural materials. This will help minimize force and stress
on the blade's teeth, which will help prevent tooth breakage.
Photos courtesy of The L.S. Starrett Co. Welders constantly
confront challenges when band sawing a variety of materials and
shapes, including solids, structurals, tubes, bundles, and angle
iron. Performing interrupted cuts is commonly required on many
of these materials when sawing cross sections. In tubes, for
example, the blade enters, exits, and then re-enters the hollow
shape, producing increa