A BLADE DESIGNED FOR WIDE CUTS
A THICKER, WIDER, TOUGHER BLADE
Product Information
Improved chip evacuation and precision when making wide cuts.
Gullet depth is the distance from the bottom of the gullet to the blade tip. The SabreTooth Deep Gullet profile increases the blade’s capacity to carry sawdust through the cut and, in many applications, boosts performance when cutting wide boards. Made from superior high-carbon U.S. steel, they feature a precision-ground tooth profile, state-of-the-art induction tooth hardening, and tight-tolerance balanced set.
Specifications:
• 1 1/2" Blade width
• 0.050" Blade thickness
• 7/8" (1.14 TPI) Pitch (tooth spacing)
• 7° Face hook angle
• Manufactured with U.S. Carbon Steel
• Sharpen with aluminum oxide grinding wheel
IMPORTANT: In all cases, regular and precise blade maintenance is critical for milling straight, smooth lumber and extending blade life. Sharpen your blades at least every couple of hours of milling. Please note that there is no warranty on consumable items, such as belts, blades, or bearings.
Sawmill Compatibility
107.5" blades are compatible with:
OS18
129" blades are compatible with:
OS23
144" blades are compatible with:
LM30, MN27, MN26, LM29, MK3, MK4, LM2K, LL24, OS27, OS31, HM126, HM130, LT10
158" blades are compatible with:
HM130MAX, LT15START, LT15, LT20, LT25/27, LT28, LT30, LT35, LT40, LT50
167" blades are compatible with:
HD38, HD36V2, HD36, LM34, OS35, H360,HFE-30, HFE-36
Portable bandsaw sawmill blades come in different profiles and materials to suit specific tasks. Key characteristics to consider include face hook angle, pitch (tooth spacing), gullet depth, and tooth set. Flex-back blades are made from flexible carbon steel with hardened tooth tips for general use. Premium blades constructed with high-speed steel or other alloys to enhance durability and cutting performance. Tipped blades feature super hard alloy tips, like Stellite or tungsten carbide, for superior wear resistance and cutting precision.
The face hook angle on a bandsaw blade refers to the tilt of the teeth relative to the blade's vertical line. A higher hook angle means the teeth are angled forward, enhancing the blade's aggressiveness for cutting, and is ideal for faster feed rates. A lower hook angle, where the teeth align closer to vertical, balance cutting speed with control, especially useful for milling harder woods and frozen logs. The choice of hook angle depends on the material type and desired outcomes, such as cutting speed and finish quality.
Tooth spacing, or pitch, on a bandsaw blade greatly influences cutting performance. Wider tooth spacing (larger pitch) enables faster cutting by removing more material with each pass, ideal for quicker cuts. Finer tooth spacing (smaller pitch) yields a smoother finish, better suited for harder materials or when a more precise cut is needed. Additionally, the pitch impacts chip clearance; larger pitches improve chip clearance, reducing the risk of clogging, which is particularly beneficial when cutting wood with high sap content.
Note: 7/8" pitch has become the most popular tooth spacing that is seen in most bandsaw sawmill blades. In the past a 3/4" pitch was commonly used for hardwoods, but many sawyers are having success with the 7/8" spacing with a less aggressive hook angle for better sawdust management or upgrading to a more premium blade option.
Gullet depth is the distance from the bottom of the gullet to the blade tip and plays a critical role in managing sawdust. A deep gullet profile has added space in the gullet which allows more sawdust to be carried before reaching capacity. This specialized feature boosts performance, particularly when milling wide boards.