MK Morse ZCZA14A 59 1/4-Inch x 1/8-Inch x .014 14TPI Wood Cutting Bandsaw Blade

• MK Morse ZCDB06 59 1/2-Inch x 1/4-Inch x .014 6TPI Wood Working Bandsaw Blade
• MK Morse ZCZC06 59 1/4-Inch x 3/8-Inch x .014 6TPI Wood Working Bandsaw Blade
• Rockwell RK7453 9-Inch Band Saw
• Factory-Reconditioned Skil 3385-01-RT 2.5 Amp 9-Inch Band Saw
• Delta 28-176 9-Inch Band Saw Blade 1/8-Inch x 59-1/2-Inch, 14 Teeth per Inch

I'm been around machine shops for over 40 years. They run very quiet and produce a smooth cut. I have yet to have another blade break.As with most bandsaw blades, these blades broke at the weld. I was very careful in installing and adjusting the blades. I purchased two of these blades.

My suspicion is that the weld was not annealed properly.The blades cut very well while they last. They are used only to cut very thin plastic. I'm not new to adjusting bandsaws.The first blade lasted maybe a total of 30 minutes of cutting. Although we were cutting only straight cuts, I'm sure the narrow, 1/8" blade would allow some intricate cutting. The second blade didn't last 10 minutes.Other blades on the same saw have absolutely no problem.

I have found the Morse brand bandsaw blades to work better than the OEM blades that came with the saw. They appear to last longer, and to not fail as easily, as the OEM blades.

However, I didn't tasted it. It looks like a saw blade, it feels like a saw blade and it cuts like a saw blade, it must be a saw blade. I only wish the blade would come in colors other then steel. I saved the envelope for wrapping Christmas presents this year. Of all the saw blades I have purchased, this is certinly one of them. It did arrive quickly. I think a green blade might be nice.This is an odd sized blade and I was very happy to find one. It came in a very nice brown padded mailing envelope.