Category: Technical Guides

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

Can You Cut Metal on a Wood Bandsaw?

Aug 15, 2025

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It’s a common workshop myth: “If you have a wood bandsaw, you can just swap in a fine blade and cut metal too.” Technically? Yes.Practically? You’ll shorten your blade life, risk damaging your saw, and likely end up with a rougher cut than you’d like. Why Wood and Metal Bandsaws Are Different While both tools…
Bi-metal Bandsaw Blades : Known Issues

Jul 10, 2025

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Bandsaw Blade used for cutting metal, failure can it be caused by several elements and reasons. Below are some of the most common reasons why blades fail. These will help you determine the causes and increase the life and improve the performance of your bandsaw blades. If you require additional help with your blades, please…
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Cutting Metal with Bimetal Blades

Jul 10, 2025

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Cutting metal with bimetal bandsaw blades raises a number of common questions, especially around blade life, breakage, vibration, and cutting performance. This FAQ covers the most frequent issues operators face in real workshop conditions, along with practical solutions to improve cutting results and extend blade life.If you’re experiencing problems, the answers below will help you…
Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blades for Steel & Metal

Jun 26, 2025

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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 bi-metal and carbide metal cutting bandsaw blades,…
Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron

Jun 26, 2025

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Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron. Common examples include aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, tin, as well as precious metals like gold and silver. These metals are known for their non-magnetic properties, high resistance to corrosion, and excellent malleability. Key Characteristics: Common Examples: Applications: Non-ferrous metals have a wide range of applications due to their specific…
Breaking In a Bandsaw Blade: How to Do It Right!

Jun 24, 2025

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Breaking In a Bandsaw Blade: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right! Give your blade a longer life and cleaner cuts with this must-know break-in guide for beginners. Intro: Give Your Blade the Best Start in Life A brand new bandsaw blade might look sharp and ready to rip into your next job—but…
M42 Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades: A Clear Guide for Choosing the Right One

Jun 9, 2025

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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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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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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 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 For Portable Sawmill Bandsaw Blades…
Easy Guide to Selecting Bandsaw Blade TPI (Teeth Per Inch)

Apr 15, 2025

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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…