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Author: Allan Breckell
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The Swedish Workout Arrives: Håkansson Bi-Metal Blade Steel
Three pallets of Håkansson bi-metal bandsaw blade coil have arrived at United Products—with Darcy taking charge of incoming inspection. It has been a busy few days for deliveries at our Auckland factory. First came two pallets of No.7 meat bandsaw blade cartons, providing an unexpected leg-day workout. They were followed by two pallets containing approximately…
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35 Kilometres of Meat Bandsaw Blade Steel Arrives in Auckland
Two pallets containing 35 kilometres of meat bandsaw blade steel have arrived at United Products. Our latest shipment of European meat bandsaw blade coil is now safely inside our Auckland factory—enough blading to stretch for approximately 35 kilometres. The coil will be cut to length, welded and finished here in Auckland, ready for butchers, supermarkets,…
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LEG DAY HAS RETURNED
Two pallets of meat bandsaw blade boxes have arrived at United Products — so it looks like leg day has returned.. The manufacturer calls them “No. 7” boxes. We call them “50 boxes” because each one holds 50 meat bandsaw blades. The good news? We now have plenty of packaging ready to go. The bad…
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12 Metre Bandsaw Blade Manufactured & Dispatched Same Day – 67mm German Steel “Anaconda” to Taranaki
When customers need something out of the ordinary, capability and speed matter. This job involved a 12 metre long, 67mm wide bandsaw blade, manufactured from premium German steel, welded, finished, and dispatched the same day from Auckland — delivered overnight to Taranaki. At this scale, it’s not just about making the blade — it’s about…
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Why Does My Bandsaw Blade Keep Breaking? (Common Causes & Fixes)
Bandsaw blade breaking can be frustrating — especially when it seems to happen without warning.In reality, blades don’t usually break randomly. Most breakages are the result of setup, blade selection, or machine issues that build up over time.If your bandsaw blade has snapped, it’s almost always due to fatigue, incorrect tension, or a setup issue…
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Why Cheap Bandsaw Blades Often Cost More Than You Expect
Why Cheap Bandsaw Blades Often Cost More Than You Expect Many buyers naturally focus on the purchase price when selecting a bandsaw blade. If one blade costs $80 and another costs $95, the cheaper blade appears to be the obvious choice. In reality, the purchase price of the blade is often the smallest part of…
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New Guide: Understanding Hobby Bandsaw Blade Limits
New Guide: Understanding Hobby Bandsaw Blade Limits Many small workshop bandsaws use very thin blades designed to run on small wheels and high cutting speeds. Because of this design, hobby bandsaw blades behave quite differently from the thicker blades used on industrial machines. We’ve published a detailed guide explaining: • Why hobby bandsaw blades are…
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A new range TCT Wood Cutting Blades.
TCT Wood Cutting Blades. We have an awesome range of TCT Blades that we have been bringing in on a per-order basis for some time, with really positive results. Now that we have them in stock, we can turn the blades around faster and slightly cheaper, thanks to reduced freight costs. Blades made to your…
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Bandsaw Blade Breaks: Are They Actually Dangerous?
(Spoiler: Not Really) What Happens When a Bandsaw Blade Breaks? Many bandsaw users are surprised the first time a blade breaks during use. The sudden stop can be startling, but in reality blade breakage is usually far less dramatic than people expect. Bandsaw manufacturers design machines knowing blades are a consumable cutting tool that will…
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Why Variable-Pitch Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades Are Better Than Straight Pitch
**Why Variable-Pitch Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades Are Better Than Straight Pitch(And Why Carbon Blades Don’t Come in Variable Pitch)** When you’re choosing a narrow bandsaw blade (anywhere from 6 mm to 67mm wide), one of the most important decisions is tooth pitch. Most older-style blades use a straight pitch — the same number of teeth per…
