Starrett Intenss Pro Die Bimetal Neutral Review

Bi-metal blades cut both hard and soft materials. While the bi-metal models are a bit more expensive, they cut like butter (that's what it looks like) and last a lot longer. saw blade, then you should use bi-metal band saws. Bi-metal blades are more expensive than carbon blades but are generally more economical in the long run as they can last up to 10 times longer than carbon blades when used properly. In addition, they are able to cut harder materials such as stainless steel. I hope this…

A few years ago I bought an inexpensive Chinese horizontal band saw for home use on hobby welding projects. Working in machine shops, I know the importance of a quality saw blade. It's a great blade and I can do a pretty good job with my cheap saw. In fact, it costs five times what you would pay for a blade you buy from Home Depot, although the comparison is nil. In these places you will find nothing but cheap junk. This blade lasts 20 times longer if a cheap blade goes through steel at all. I…

This blade actually works when the saw is properly adjusted. 400-500 RPM and adjust all stops properly to keep the blade flat and tight. It cut well in 1/4-inch mild steel as long as I maintained light feed pressure and didn't try to rush the cut. When the blade wears out I'll let you know how long it lasted. Update 10/29/14: Blade is dead. However, we can attribute this to operator error rather than the blade. I've cut quite a bit of mild steel up to 5/16" thick and had no problems. While…