Category: Blade Selection

Name: United Products
Address: 71L Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 1062, NZ
Telephone: +64 9 267 8570
Price range: $17 to $150

Guides focused on choosing the correct bandsaw blade, including TPI selection, blade types, and material considerations.

Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades for Steel & Metal

Jun 26, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Life, Blade Problems, Blade Selection, Technical Guides

Metal Cutting bandsaw blades Our metal cutting bandsaw blades are designed for cutting steel, stainless steel, and other ferrous metals across a wide range of applications. Selecting the correct bandsaw blade for metal depends on the material type, section size, and cutting requirements. United Products supplies premium European M42 cobalt bi-metal and carbide metal cutting…
M42 Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades: A Clear Guide for Choosing the Right One

Jun 9, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Selection, Metal Cutting, Technical Guides

M42 Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades: What are they? A Clear Guide for Choosing the Right One At United Products / New Zealand Bandsaw, we supply professionals and DIYers alike with high-performance bi-metal bandsaw blades. Our goal with this guide is to help you better understand what bi-metal blades are. Why M42 blades (like our Hakkanson Allpower)…
Comprehensive Guide to Selecting Bandsaw Blade TPI (Teeth Per Inch)

Apr 15, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Life, Blade Selection, Metal Cutting, Technical Guides

Choosing the right bandsaw blade is crucial for achieving optimal cutting performance, and one of the most important factors in this selection is the Teeth Per Inch (TPI). This Guide to Selecting Bandsaw Blade TPI (Teeth Per Inch) will help you understand how to effectively choose the correct TPI based on material type, thickness, and…
TPI and Radius Chart for Wood

Apr 15, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Selection, Technical Guides, Wood Cutting

This is a simple Radius chart and TPI (Teeth Per Inch) chart for hobby and small carbon blades or 👉Use the online calculator Please note: 6mm hobby doesn’t come in 3 tpi as cutting over 30mm with a 6mm hobby blade is asking a bit too much of the saw and the very fine blade…
Easy Guide to Selecting Bandsaw Blade TPI (Teeth Per Inch)

Apr 15, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Life, Blade Selection, Metal Cutting, Technical Guides

When it comes to choosing the right bandsaw blade, selecting the correct Teeth Per Inch (TPI) is crucial for achieving the best cutting performance. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you make the right choice: Using the correct tooth pitch is one of the easiest ways to improve blade life and reduce bandsaw blade…
Bimetal vs Carbon Bandsaw Blades: What’s the Difference??

Apr 15, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Life, Blade Selection, Metal Cutting, Technical Guides

When choosing between a Bimetal vs Carbon bandsaw blade, the main advantage of bimetal is longer blade life and better performance in metal cutting applications. Bimetal bandsaw blades offer several advantages over traditional carbon steel blades, making them a popular choice for various cutting applications. Most workshops cutting steel rely on metal cutting bandsaw blades…
Bandsaw Blade TPI Chart for Metal (Quick Reference)

Mar 13, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Selection, Metal Cutting, Technical Guides

Tooth Selection Guide ( Teeth per inch) This quick reference chart shows recommended bandsaw blade TPI (teeth per inch) for cutting metal, including solid sections and structural materials. or you can use our Free Bandsaw Blade TPI CalculatorFor a full explanation of how to choose TPI, see our detailed guide Comprehensive Guide to Selecting Bandsaw…
Bandsaw Blades for Wood

Feb 27, 2025

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Selection, Technical Guides, Wood Cutting

Scroll Down for the products ↓ Jump Straight to the categories hobby Bandsaw Blades – Carbon Steel Bandsaw Blades – Woodmill Bandsaw Blades – TCT Wood Cutting Blades Custom-Welded Bandsaw Blades for Wood There are 3 main types of Bandsaw Blades for Cutting Wood, as outlined below. Additionally, there are also Specialty blades with Tungsten…
How to Measure Your Bandsaw Blade Length (Step-by-Step)

Oct 5, 2024

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Problems, Blade Selection, Technical Guides

There are three different ways to measure the length of a bandsaw blade. One – If you do not have a bandsaw blade to look at STEP 1 Fix the bandsaw pulleys or wheels into the mid range working position. STEP 2 Determine the distance from the centre hub on the driven and the free…
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Oct 5, 2024

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Allan Breckell

in Blade Selection, Technical Guides

Frequently Asked Questions Below the most common FAQ Frequently asked questions are links to more in-depth problem solving particularly for Bi metal blades cutting metal For more in-depth problem solving! or when it isn’t going as expected use these 2 links