Dark Stone 158" Carbide-Tipped Resaw Bandsaw Blade, 1-1/4" x 2 TPI — Long-Life Carbide Teeth with Hook Tooth Geometry for Hardwood Resawing, Heavy-Duty Professional Use | Model DS223444

This 158-inch carbide-tipped resaw bandsaw blade from Dark Stone Tools is designed for professional woodworkers and serious shops that demand maximum durability, cutting stability, and performance when resawing hardwood. The 1-1/4-inch wide blade body provides added rigidity to help minimize drift, supporting clean, straight cuts when processing thick or tall stock. Equipped with long-life carbide-tipped teeth, this carbide resaw blade offers extended edge retention compared to standard carbon steel blades, maintaining consistent cutting performance in demanding hardwood species such as walnut, maple, oak, hickory, and other dense or exotic woods. The aggressive 2 TPI hook tooth geometry features deep gullets that efficiently clear chips, reduce heat buildup, and support faster feed rates under heavy load. Built on a high-strength alloy steel backer with a precision-welded joint, the blade is engineered for smooth tracking, reduced vibration, and reliable cutting accuracy during prolonged use. For heavy-duty resaw applications, this hook tooth bandsaw blade is an ideal upgrade for professional shops and dedicated woodworkers who want dependable performance and long service life. Specifications: 158" length | 1-1/4" width | 2 TPI | Hook Tooth | Carbide-Tipped | Thickness 0.035" | Model DS223444

• 1️⃣Carbide-Tipped Resaw Bandsaw Blade (Long-Life Edge Retention) Carbide-tipped teeth maintain sharpness significantly longer than standard carbon steel blades, making this carbide tipped bandsaw blade ideal for heavy-duty hardwood resawing and continuous professional shop use.
• 2️⃣158" x 1-1/4" Bandsaw Blade for Stable, Straight Resaw Cuts The 158 inch bandsaw blade length with a 1-1/4 inch wide bandsaw blade body provides added rigidity to help minimize drift and wandering, supporting cleaner, straighter cuts when resawing thick or tall hardwood stock.
• 3️⃣Aggressive 2 TPI Hook Tooth Geometry (Fast Chip Clearance, Cooler Cutting) The coarse 2 TPI hook tooth bandsaw blade design features deep, open gullets that evacuate chips efficiently, reduce heat build-up, and support faster feed rates under heavy load in dense hardwoods.
• 4️⃣Alloy Steel Backer with Precision-Welded Joint (Smooth Tracking, Reduced Vibration) Built on a high-strength alloy steel backer with a precision-welded joint, the blade tracks smoothly on the wheels, reduces vibration, and helps maintain cutting accuracy during extended resaw sessions.
• 5️⃣Fitment Notes for 158" Length (Avoid Returns) This blade is 158 inches long (approx. 4013 mm) and is NOT interchangeable with 157", 157-1/2", 158-3/4", or 160" blades. Verify blade length AND your saw’s max blade width/tension capacity for 1-1/4" blades in your owner’s manual or spec plate before ordering.