Q: How do I fold a bandsaw blade like this for storage?
Flex the 1/2" blade into three even loops by twisting it against its natural curl while wearing gloves, letting the loops settle into a compact coil.
86X5072H - 1/2" × 3H Bandsaw Blade, 72 1/2"
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These are top-quality 0.025" thick high-carbon steel bandsaw blades, with precision-ground teeth set using a computer-controlled process. Excellent for rough-cutting blanks and working with thick material as well as resaw work, they have coarse 3 tpi hooked teeth that power through hard woods and difficult grain, and deep gullets for clearing sawdust.
Recommended for material 1" to over 6" thick, they cut a 2 1/2" minimum radius. Suitable for wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals.
Made in USA.
Flex the 1/2" blade into three even loops by twisting it against its natural curl while wearing gloves, letting the loops settle into a compact coil.
Twist these Olson 1/2" × 3H bandsaw blades against their natural curl in three even loops while wearing gloves, the same technique used on narrower blades, just with a bit more resistance to overcome.
Match your bandsaw's tension gauge or manufacturer setting for this wider 1/2" blade. Correct tension resists deflection without overtightening.
Yes, its coarse 3 tpi hooked teeth are well suited to resaw work and rough-cutting blanks in thick or difficult-grained material.
| Materials | High-carbon steel |
| Dimensions | 0.025" thick; 3 tpi; 2 1/2" minimum radius |
| Compatibility Dimensions | Recommended for material 1"–6"+ thick |
| Includes | Blade |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Olson 1/2" × 3H Bandsaw Blades
These are top-quality 0.025" thick high-carbon steel bandsaw blades, with precision-ground teeth set using a computer-controlled process. Excellent for rough-cutting blanks and working with thick material as well as resaw work, they have coarse 3 tpi hooked teeth that power through hard woods and difficult grain, and deep gullets for clearing sawdust.
Recommended for material 1" to over 6" thick, they cut a 2 1/2" minimum radius. Suitable for wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals.
Made in USA.