What is the best TPI for cutting stainless steel?

What is the best TPI for cutting stainless steel?

If you are cutting cast iron, stainless steel, and high-strength alloys, or for jobs like auto dismantling and fire & rescue, look for a carbide-tipped blade that is at least 8 TPI. If you’re in the market for a carbide-tipped blade, go with the Diablo Steel Demon Carbide Tipped – it can cut through almost anything.

Can a portable band saw cut steel?

Metal Fabrication If you need to cut steel, then chances are a portable band saw will be in the shop. The portable bandsaw or portaband works similarly to a horizontal bandsaw with added mobility. You can cut bar stocks, angle irons, metal studs, screws, bolts, etc.

What size blade does a craftsman 9 inch band saw take?

Band Saw Blade Length Reference Page

A Timber Wolf blades available
CRAFTSMAN 9″ 59 1/4 1/8″ – 1/2″
CRAFTSMAN 9″ 214130 1/2 HP 59 1/2 1/8″ – 1/2″
CRAFTSMAN 9″ 21419 62 1/8″ – 1/2″
SEARS 103-24556 62 3-WHEEL n/a – need to use 0.018 thick or thinner

What is the best portable band saw?

The Milwaukee 2429-21XC M12 is the most compact and lightweight of all portable band saws. It’s also cordless so it’s really easy to use this tool just about anywhere. You can easily use this overhead or even one handed because it weighs only 6.75 pounds and is only 12 inches long.

What’s the best general purpose bandsaw blade?

Timber Wolf Bandsaw Blade. Timber Wolf is one of the best choices for the bandsaw blade.

  • Olson HEFB Band 3 TPI Hook Saw Blade. Are you looking for a low budget saw blade?
  • POWERTEC Band Saw Blade. The finest model of our band saw blade reviews is the POWERTEC 13117X band saw blade.
  • DEWALT TPI Portable Band Saw Blade.
  • MK Morse Master Cobalt Band Saw.
  • Which are the types of bandsaw blades?

    High Speed Steel Band Saw Blades

  • Carbide Tipped Band Saw Blades
  • Others
  • What is a portable bandsaw?

    A portable band saw is a handheld power tool consisting of a continuous blade looped around two pulleys.