Application
A mid-range TPI bimetal bandsaw blade for general metal cutting — handles solid bar, flat plate, aluminium, and mild steel tube across a range of section sizes without changing blades.
Bandsaw Blade Width: 1/4"
At 1/4" wide, this bandsaw blade is suited to gentle curves and pattern work. It handles moderately tight radii while still offering reasonable tracking stability. A good choice for furniture makers and pattern cutters working on smaller benchtop bandsaws.
TPI: 6 TPI
Balanced cut — good combination of chip clearance and surface quality on wood and light alloy.
Keep at least 3 teeth in contact with the workpiece at all times for efficient cutting and to avoid stripping tooth tips. For thin-wall or variable-section material, variable-pitch bandsaw blades reduce harmonic vibration and extend bandsaw blade life.
Bandsaw Blade Length: 1134mm
A 1134mm bandsaw blade fits compact benchtop bandsaws. These smaller machines are common in hobbyist workshops and light trade use, where work-piece size is limited but the machine is portable and cost-effective.
If your saw requires a slightly different bandsaw blade length, enter your exact measurement in our configurator — we cut bandsaw blades to any length within our range. The loop length is always measured with the bandsaw blade ends joined as they run on the machine.
Choosing a 1134mm 1/4" 6 TPI bimetal blade
This 1134mm x 1/4" (about 6.35mm) bimetal bandsaw blade has a coarse 6 TPI pitch. It pairs a narrow, curve-friendly band with large teeth, making it a blade for shaped cuts in thicker material on a small bandsaw.
Teeth at 6 TPI are around 4.2mm apart with deep gullets that clear plenty of waste. To keep three teeth in the cut you need roughly 13mm of material, so it suits curved and scroll-style work in thicker timber, plastics and thicker non-ferrous metals. On thin sheet or tube the teeth would straddle the material and snag, so choose a finer pitch for that.
A bimetal construction gives a high-speed steel edge for long life and a flexible back that copes with tight curves and small wheels. The narrow 1/4" width needs careful guide set-up and an unhurried feed for the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a 6 TPI bimetal blade on wood?
Yes. Bimetal blades cut timber well and stay sharp for a long time. If you only ever cut wood, a carbon blade is a cheaper alternative.
What is the smallest curve a 1/4" blade can cut?
It depends on the machine, set-up and material. As a rule, the narrower the blade, the tighter the curve; avoid twisting the blade by forcing it around a curve it cannot follow.
How to Order This Bandsaw Blade
Click Add to Basket above to add this exact Bimetal M42 Bandsaw Blade — 1134mm, 1/4" wide, 6 TPI — straight to your basket. Need a different bandsaw blade length or specification? Use the bandsaw blade configurator to enter your own exact measurement. We cut every bandsaw blade to order and dispatch with fast UK delivery.