it's kinds counterintuitive I know but, "rule of thumb" is 3 teeth in the material at all times so, 24tpi for really thin sheet and a jagged ole' 10/14 for a 2" bar of 1095. Let her rip!
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There in the front of store by the saws and saw blades
Yes, it should cut the stock material.
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These band saws are for metal
14/18 TPI refers to the teeth per inch TPI. In this case 14/18 means that the TPI varies between 14 and 18 TPI. This gives you a better cut by providing the best of both 14 and 18 TPI
Yes They will deliver long tooth life and exceptional durability in metal-cutting applications, including strut, conduit, angle iron, copper tube, threaded rod, and pipe.
Junk! Harbor freight sells a better blade.