High-Performance General Purpose Cutting for 9-Inch Benchtop Saws
The POWERTEC 13102-P3 is a professional-grade set of three 59-1/2 inch Band Saw Blades, specifically precision-engineered for the versatile requirements of 9-inch stationary saws. This **1/4" wide, 6-TPI set** is the definitive choice for woodworkers who need to execute 100% efficient curve work, templates, and general ripping in hardwoods, softwoods, and plastics. Featuring premium flex-back carbon steel, the 13102 series provides the structural rigidity and thermal resistance required to prevent blade fatigue and breakage common in tight-radius benchtop applications.
Constructed with an induction-hardened hook-tooth profile, these blades facilitate a Laminar Chip Path, allowing for rapid material removal with a finish-ready surface. The precision-welded joints ensure a seamless axial rotation, eliminating the harmonic vibration that ruins delicate edge detailing. Whether you are crafting intricate toys on a WEN 3959 or performing surgical cuts on a Delta 9" saw, these 59-1/2 inch blades deliver the mechanical durability and mathematically uniform results required for showroom-quality results.
Key Product Benefits:
- Aggressive 6 TPI Hook Tooth: Optimized for rapid wood removal and 100% efficient chip evacuation axial to the cut.
- Industrial Flex-Back Build: High-carbon alloy provides the "spring" required to survive 9" wheel diameters without work-hardening.
- Surgical Edge Hardness: Induction hardened to RC 64-66 to maintain sharpness through dense oak, maple, and non-ferrous metals.
- Guaranteed Precision Welds: Every weld is ground flush to ensure a stable mechanical bond and zero-thumping performance.
- Universal 9" Saw Fit: Specifically sized for WEN 3959, Sears Craftsman, Ryobi, Delta, Porter-Cable, and Skil 9-inch band saws.
USAGE NOTE: The 1/4-inch width provides a minimum cutting radius of approximately 5/8", making it perfectly axial for most medium-detail furniture patterns.
Technical Specifications
- Blade Length: 59-1/2 Inches (1511.3 mm)
- Blade Width: 1/4 Inch (6.35 mm)
- Teeth Per Inch (TPI): 6 TPI (Hook Tooth Profile)
- Blade Thickness: 0.014 Inches (0.35 mm)
- Material Composition: High-Grade Flex-Back Carbon Steel
- Hardness Rating: RC 64-66 (Teeth Only)
- Pack Quantity: 3 Individual Specialized Blades
Essential Shop Applications
- Medium-Radius Curve Cutting
- Hardwood and Softwood Ripping
- Template and Pattern Work
- Plastic and Composite Sizing
- Non-Ferrous Metal Trimming
- Furniture Leg Shaping
- Craft and Model Projects
- Rough-Sawn Lumber Prep
POWERTEC is a leading manufacturer of high-quality woodworking machinery, specialized cutting tools, and industrial-grade consumables. We are committed to workshop innovation, providing the durable, intuitively designed components that help craftsmen build with showroom-quality results.