This is a 1638 mm long, 1/2 in (12.7 mm) wide bandsaw blade with a 14 TPI tooth pitch, designed primarily for use in hand and bench bandsaws to cut metal stock and general workshop materials. The blade’s combination of length and medium 14 teeth-per-inch pitch makes it suited to cutting a wide range of section sizes from thin sheet to medium-thickness plate, tube and profiles where a balance of cutting speed and finish is required.

The blade is manufactured from heat-treated spring alloy backing steel with hardened, ground teeth. Where extended life is required, Draper supply similar items in bi‑metal form with high-speed steel (HSS) teeth welded to a flexible alloy backing; check product code DR28109 for the exact construction. The finish incorporates a corrosion-resistant coating to reduce surface rust in storage and occasional workshop use. The blade is supplied in imperial and metric indication: 1638 mm length, 1/2 in width and 14 TPI (teeth per inch). Tooth form is the standard hook/regular profile used for general-purpose metal cutting. Thread, head and drive types are not applicable to bandsaw blades.

Typical applications include cutting mild and structural steels, stainless steel in thinner sections, aluminium, copper and non-ferrous alloys, as well as general fabrication and maintenance tasks. Industries that commonly use this blade are engineering workshops, metal fabrication, vehicle maintenance, plumbing and HVAC, and education and training workshops. The 14 TPI pitch gives a good compromise between fast cutting and acceptable surface finish on thicker sections, while the 1/2 in width provides stability for straight cuts without the stiffness required for heavy plate work.

Key benefits include improved tooth life from hardened/heat-treated construction, flexibility and fatigue resistance from the spring-steel backing, and enhanced corrosion resistance from the protective finish. The blade is compatible with most portable and fixed bandsaws that accept a 1638 mm loop length and 1/2 in blade width, making it a versatile replacement part for many makes and models.

Duchy Fasteners keeps a broad bandsaw blade range in stock, including multiple lengths, widths and tooth pitches supplied as single blades or multi-packs; contact us for specific sizes and pack quantities.