Description of πͺ Enhance Precision Cutting with Olson HB71764BL Blade - 0.25 Inch by 2 Inch
The product is Easy installation and easy handling. The product is manufactured in China. The product is easy to use and highly durable. Hard Back blades permit greater tension, improved blade rigidity and straighter, more accurate cuts. These blades also provide greater blade strength allowing higher feed pressure and higher cutting rates. They are ideal for interrupted cuts such as pipe, tube, and channel stock.
I am generally happy with these blades and they last several months with occasional use. I don't handle them very carefully and have cut many rebars, both thick and thin, soft and stainless. However, this last blade only lasted a few cuts before it was done. It acted as if the teeth had skipped the hardening process. I can try again and it's frustrating.
Pros
Hard backed blades provide more tension, increased blade rigidity and straighter, more precise cuts
2nd smaller saw blade in the row. I can't even put it on the saw. I have to drive across town and find one locally because I don't have time to wait 2 more days to get ANOTHER replacement drive. I have ordered hundreds of saws in my life. I've been ordering blades this size from Revain for years. And now I have two bad saw blades in a row and I can't cut the material for my job. Stay away! Pay more if you need!
Pros
They are ideal for intermittent cutting of pipe, hose and duct
I have a Harbor Freight band saw. It's not the best band saw, but it does the job. I only use these blades. First, this is an American-made blade. It's hard to find something made in the USA. Secondly, this blade is of decent quality so it will last a long time. I keep two in stock so I never have to stop and go to Harbor Freight to get a blade from China for about the same price. I ordered 6 of these this year and am very happy with them. They almost always break at the weld. Mostly it's myβ¦