Application
Variable-pitch bimetal bandsaw blades in narrower widths are a popular choice for cutting metal tube, thin-wall section, and mixed bundles where vibration control is essential for blade life and operator comfort.
Bandsaw Blade Width: 1/2"
At 1/2" wide, this is the most common general-purpose bandsaw blade width. It tracks reliably for straight ripping, resawing, and gentle curves on mid-size floor-standing machines, and is the default choice for most wood and light metal bandsaw blade work.
TPI: 10–14 TPI (variable pitch)
Variable pitch — very low vibration on thin steel section, ERW tube, and sheet.
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: 1335mm
At 1335mm, this bandsaw blade fits the most common class of mid-size floor-standing bandsaw. Machines in this range are found in small professional workshops, joineries, and light fabrication shops, offering a good balance of capacity and footprint.
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 1335mm 1/2" 10-14 TPI bimetal blade
This 1335mm bimetal bandsaw blade is 1/2" (about 12.7mm) wide with a 10-14 TPI variable pitch. A 1335mm length is used on compact workshop bandsaws, and this pitch makes it a sound everyday blade for general metal cutting on that class of machine.
The 10-14 variable pitch mixes tooth gaps of roughly 1.8mm and 2.5mm. That combination handles solid stock, angle, channel and thicker-walled tube, and runs smoothly as the section changes through the cut. With three teeth engaged, aim for material from around 6mm upwards; thin sheet and thin-wall tube are better suited to a 14-18 or 24 TPI blade.
A bimetal blade has a high-speed steel edge that resists heat and wear in mild steel, stainless and non-ferrous metals, joined to a flexible back that copes with repeated bending round the wheels. The 1/2" width gives stable, straight cuts and allows gentle curves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What jobs suit a 1335mm 10-14 TPI blade?
General workshop metalwork: cutting bar, flat, angle and tube to length for fabrication, repairs and maintenance on a compact bandsaw.
How tight should I tension a new blade?
Follow your machine manual. Correct tension helps the blade cut straight and last longer, and a new blade benefits from a gentle first few cuts to bed in.
How to Order This Bandsaw Blade
Click Add to Basket above to add this exact Bimetal M42 Bandsaw Blade — 1335mm, 1/2" wide, 10/14 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.