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Model G0806/G0807 (Mfd. Since 12/15)
Tooth Set
Three common tooth sets are alternate, wavy,
and raker (see
Figure 36). Each removes mate-
rial in a different manner to make the kerf in the
workpiece.
Standard (or Raker)
Variable Pitch (VP)
Variable Pitch Positive Rake
Hook (or Claw)
Skip (or Skip Tooth)
Figure 37. Bandsaw blade tooth types.
Variable Pitch (VP): Varying gullet depth and
tooth spacing, a "0" rake angle, excellent chip
removing capacity, and smooth cutting.
Variable Pitch with Positive Rake: Varying gul-
let depth and tooth spacing, a positive rake angle,
better chip formation, and aggressive cutting.
Hook or Claw: Wide gullets (round or flat), equal-
ly spaced teeth, positive rake angle, and fast cut
with good surface finish.
Skip or Skip Tooth: Wide, flat gullets, a "0" rake
angle, equally spaced teeth, and recommended
for non-ferrous materials.
Alternate: An all-purpose arrangement of bend-
ing the teeth evenly left and right of the blade.
Generally used for milder metals.
Wavy: Generally three or more teeth in a group
that are bent one way, followed by a non-set
tooth, and then a group bent the other way.
Recommended for straight cuts in thin metals or
thin-wall tubing.
Raker: Three teeth in a recurring group—one
bent left, next one bent right, and then a non-set
tooth.
The raker set is ideal for most contour cuts.
Tooth Type
The most common tooth types are described
below and illustrated in
Figure 37.
Standard or Raker: Equally spaced teeth set at
a "0" rake angle. Recommended for all purpose
use.
Alternate
Wavy
Raker
Figure 36. Bandsaw blade tooth sets.