Portable Band Saw Blades

[David6789]

Got the HF Bauer Deep Cut Bandsaw. Now I need the best blades I can find.

Which should I get? give me links if possible please?

 

[Ken H>]

These have been highly recommended in the past by a few folks: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202135251706

Pick the TPI depending on material you plan to cut. The idea is to have at least 2 or 3 teeth engaged in material at the same time. For <.100" 18 tpi works pretty good. If cutting wood I like something in the range of 10 tpi or less teeth count.

 

[Scaniaman]

MK Morse Bimetal. Look no further.

 

[Drew Riley]

I've had good luck with Starrett blades in the past (for my horizontal), though I don't think they were cobalt. For my portaband, I just buy whatever I find at the local big box store (Morse I think). I also try to "break in" the blade by running slow and and steady through a few inches of cuts in mild steel. I just use very light pressure and let the blade do the cutting.
Not sure if this makes as big of a difference on smaller blades as it would on the horizontal I use, but blades seem to last much much longer since I've been doing that.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Another vote for Morse bimetal.

 

[A.McPherson]

I've had good luck with Lennox bi metal blades. You can get em at any big box store...

 

[J. Keeton]

I have the same band-saw and have had good success with both of these packs:


MK Morse ZWEP441418MC Master Cobalt Portable Band Saw, Bi-metal 44-7/8-Inch X 1/2-Inch X .020-Inch Variable TPI 14/18, Pack of 3,Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E8DLMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LENOX Tools Portable Band Saw Blades, 44-7/8" x 1/2" x .020", 18 TPI, 5-Pack (8010838PW185)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042T0SWK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Robert Erickson]

I've been using Lenox for years but lately have felt they weren't lasting as long so I've been wanting to try some other brands.

 

[neo71665]

I've been using Lenox for years but lately have felt they weren't lasting as long so I've been wanting to try some other brands.

I've noticed Lenox quality going downhill across their product lines for a few years now. Years ago they were some of the best bang for the buck now it seems like they are barely above harbor freight stuff.

 

[Aidenag]

Ive had good results with the Lenox as well. Cheap and seems to last a pretty long while. BUT i bought a big pack of em years ago, so people mentioning theve gone down hill could be right. Mine are all from i wanna say 2014/15.

 

[Shane Csepp]

I have the same setup and I have been using MK Morse Bimetal 14/18 tpi with great success. They are around $20 for 3 blades in my area.