Portable Band Saw Blades (portabands)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What are the benefits of the Morse 811 Performance Port-A-Band?
  A: The 811 performance blade features a unique variable pitch (8 to 11 teeth per inch) that breaks up cutting harmonics. This reduces operator fatigue, accelerates cutting speed, and drastically cuts down on tooth strippage when moving between thin wall pipe and solid stock.

• Q: What lengths do your portable band saw blades come in?
  A: Our portable band saw blades are manufactured to standard fixed lengths (such as 44-7/8") to instantly fit all popular commercial handheld portable band saws on the market.

• Q: Why does my portaband blade keep breaking at the weld?
  A: Weld breakage on portable bandsaw loops is typically caused by twisting the saw during a cut, forcing the tool through the material too aggressively, or using poor-quality aftermarket welds. Always buy certified factory-welded loops to ensure structural integrity.

• Q: Can I use these portable bandsaw blades to cut thick solid bar stock?
  A: Yes, but you must drop down to a lower, coarser tooth pitch (like an 8/11 variable or a straight 10 TPI) to prevent the gullets from packing with chips, which causes the blade to stall or bind in thick material.