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When bandsawing, how many teeth should be in contact with the thickness of the material?

At least three teeth.

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  1. At least three ✔
  2. Just one
  3. At least ten

Why: With fewer teeth in the cut, the teeth can snag and strip. Pick a blade pitch so at least three teeth are in the work.

Huh, didn't know that: When unsure between two pitches, the finer one generally performs better.

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Answer: At least three. With fewer teeth in the cut, the teeth can snag and strip. Pick a blade pitch so at least three teeth are in the work.

  1. Open Oregon Pressbooks, Chapter 4: Bandsaw openoregon.pressbooks.pub/manufacturingprocesses45/chapter/chapter-4-bandsaw
    There should be at least three teeth for the thickness of the material.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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