Blade Selection
Selecting the right blade for the cut requires a knowledge of various blade characteristics. This section breaks down blade characteristics to help the reader make an informed decision about what blade to use for a given operation.
Blade Terminology
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Figure 22. Bandsaw blade terminology.
A.Kerf: The width of the cut made during oper- ation.
B.Tooth Set: The distance each tooth is bent left or right from the blade.
C.Gauge: The thickness of the blade.
D.Blade Width: The widest point of the blade measured from the tip of the tooth to the back edge of the blade.
E.Tooth Rake: The angle of the tooth face from a line perpendicular to the length of the blade.
F.Gullet Depth: The distance from the tooth tip to the bottom of the curved area (gullet).
G.Tooth Pitch: The distance between tooth tips.
H.Blade Back: The distance between the bot- tom of the gullet and the back edge of the blade.
I.Blade Pitch or TPI: The number of teeth per inch measured from gullet to gullet.
Blade Length
Measured by the blade circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between the wheels.
Model | Blade Length |
G0717 | 119⁜1⁄2" |
Model G0717 (Mfg. Since 9/10) |
