Guides & News
Blade selection guides, cutting advice, and shop news from our Hamilton, Ontario team. Written from the saw, not the marketing department.
Cutting Case-Hardened Steel with a Bandsaw (RC60)
Why bi-metal blades glaze on 60 HRC case-hardened steel, and what to run instead.
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Arntz X-CELL M42 Bandsaw Blade: Aggressive Cutting for Work-Hardening Alloys
The Arntz X-CELL M42 bandsaw blade features aggressive tooth geometry and hi-lo tooth pattern for work-hardening alloys up to HRC 40. Custom welded in Hamilton, Ontario...
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Arntz SPRINT-PRO M51 Bandsaw Blade — The Versatile Workhorse for Difficult Materials
When your shop cuts a wide mix of materials — from solid rounds and squares to special alloys and heavy-walled tubing — you need a blade...
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What Is the Arntz X-PRO M51 Bandsaw Blade and When Should You Use It?
The Arntz X-PRO uses M51 high-speed steel for longer blade life in structural steel cutting. Learn what makes it different from M42 blades and when it's...
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How to Choose the Right Bandsaw Blade for Heavy Structural Steel
If you run a steel service centre or structural fabrication shop, you already know: not every bandsaw blade can handle heavy structural steel. Wide-flange beams, thick-walled...
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How to Choose the Right TPI for Your Bandsaw Blade
Choosing the wrong tooth pitch is one of the most common bandsaw mistakes. Too few teeth in the cut and you get rough, aggressive cuts with...
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Carbon vs Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades: When to Use Each Type
Not every cut needs a bi-metal blade. If you run a workshop, maintenance department, or hobby shop, you've probably wondered whether you really need an M42...
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How to Choose the Right Bandsaw Blade for Structural Steel
Choosing the wrong bandsaw blade for structural steel doesn't just waste money — it costs you time, ruins cut quality, and burns through blades faster than...
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