1060 – 16 – Blade Width

Widely used in a variety of cutting operations, band saws are prized for their capability to make straight, exact cuts. However, they are also specialized band saws effective in creating accurately shaped parts with radius cuts. The idea is to select a blade that’s both flexible and narrow. If the blade is thinner, it will be able to cut a tighter radius. A wider blade is typically the way to go if you are making square cuts because using the widest blade possible improves blade life.