Imachinist S64514 Bi-Metal Band Saw Blades 64-1/2" X 1/2" X 14tpi for Cutting Soft Ferrous Metal

OK... Have a huge project in which I have to build support columns, each column section includes 4 24” long HSS 3 x 3 -3/16 And then 6, 4 inch long. Pieces same size square tubing. My metal supplier asked $7 per cut. So each column which cost me $210 cutting cost only. So I went and bought a cheap ass Harbor freight bandsaw for $200. And one of these blades, and it so each column would cost me $210 cutting cost only. So I went and bought a cheap ass harbor freight bandsaw for $200. One of these blades, and a bosh blade just in case. Made 35 clean cuts so far, and it's still seems to be very sharp, Broke a couple of teeth but I think it paid for itself multiple times already.

Great blades for the most part ,out of 6 I have bought only one had a bit of a skip at the weld point .Last a good long time and I hammer the hell out of my saw and the IMACHINIST holds up like a $40 blade ! Just remember to get a good break in on them from the start and the things will stay sharp and be a great blade at a great price

agree with a few other reviews in that the recent blades i've ordered have performed much worse than same blades a few years ago. I go through about 1 per month, and i try and give each blade a bit of break in period by reducing feed about half of normal for at least a couple days...followed by normal feed the rest of month. I find this tends to round over the tops of each tooth and they break less and cuts are much smoother and they don't wonder in thin gauge. BUT, the past 6 or 8 blades have broken so many teeth in the first couple of weeks. almost all the broken teeth start right at the weld and just propagate out from there and start bouncing like crazy leading to more broken teeth. the seller and amazon are great since they keep replacing them for me...although it's a PITA not getting good production out of each one. btw, i find that without any break in period, these blades will break teeth almost immediately.

Was a bit concerned as to whether it would be fit for purpose.Now i've used one of the blades on a few objects i''m more than happy with it.It should last me a while.I see no reason so long as your not cutting in a rush & putting too much pressure on the blade or speed,the blade will last.Suitable for home handyman or lite fabrication.Teeth will clog if you cut ally,however it will cut it & the teeth are easy to clear.Lastly when finished using your bandsaw loosen the blade tension & don't store the saw with tension applied.Also there is a noticeable noise when the blade (goes through the cut,i assume its where the join is),it was a bit disconcerting at first,i don't believe it will be an issue

Cuts through aluminum and mild steel like butter..... Can't attest for longevity yet. I have a dozen cuts so far and blade is good. stainless will be the test and don't expect the blade to last very long. will use coolant on stainless so who knows.... will add to review ounce i cut some stainless projects....

Reasonably priced. Home use.

Great metal cutting blade. Runs nice and true. Will buy more.

We have used 8-10 of these blades in our shop. They cut really nice and straight but they only go around so many times. They haven't lasted as long as the other blades that we have used. We do alot of cutting though so for your average garage shop uses these blades would be fine.

Good bandsaw blade ,well welded and correct length with good tooth transition at the weld. Clean cutting and tracked well on wheels.

Great blade for stainless and mild steel. Highly recommended, came quick too. Very pleased

It is still working>>>

Seems to be working good so far. I haven't used it alot but I have had good results with what I have cut

These blades work every bit as good as the ones I get from my local supplier. Also like the fact that these come with a plastic tooth guard. After installing the blade on my saw I can use the plastic guard to install on my broken blade until such time as I repair it. Good value and I will order more.