Best Tight Curves
POWERTEC 80-Inch Bandsaw Blade, 1/8-Inch x 14 TPI
POWERTEC
And essential for bandsaw boxes, vessel cutting, and organic shapes. The tradeoff: narrow blades deflect more easily in thick hardwood -- keep cuts shallow.
- 1/8-inch width for tight radius cuts
- 14 TPI
- 80-inch length, sized for 12-inch bandsaws such as Craftsman
- Smooth cut surface
Pros
- 1/8-inch width cuts a tighter radius than 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch blades
- Essential for bandsaw boxes, vessel cutting, and organic shapes
- 14 TPI produces a smooth cut surface in th in stock
- Low cost keeps a narrow blade on hand without a big investment
Cons
- Narrow blades deflect more easily in thick hardwood -- keep cuts shallow
- Requires careful tracking adjustment -- narrow blades are more sensitive to wheel setup
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