138-Inch Blade Length
The specified Wellsaw 7-B replacement blade uses a 138-inch blade length. Correct blade length is essential for proper installation, tensioning, wheel tracking, and safe operation.
3/4-Inch Blade Width
The 3/4-inch blade width provides a balanced combination of rigidity and cutting flexibility for the Wellsaw 7-B metal-cutting bandsaw.
Heavy-Duty Metal Cutting
Designed for demanding metalworking applications, the blade can be configured for cutting structural steel, tubing, pipe, solid stock, and other compatible ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Precision-Welded Blade Loop
A properly welded endless blade loop supports smooth operation, consistent tracking, and reliable performance during repeated cutting cycles.
Cast-Iron Machine Compatibility
The Wellsaw 7-B's rigid cast-iron construction helps minimize vibration and supports stable blade movement for accurate cutting.
Manual Gravity Feed Compatibility
The blade is suitable for the Wellsaw 7-B's mechanical gravity-feed cutting system, where controlled downward pressure is applied through the machine's counterbalanced frame and feed mechanism.
Quick-Acting Swivel Vise Compatibility
The compatible machine uses a manual swivel vise for angled cutting applications, making the blade suitable for both straight and miter-cutting work.
Four-Speed V-Belt Drive Compatibility
The Wellsaw 7-B uses a stepped V-belt drive system, allowing blade speed selection according to material type, thickness, and cutting requirements.
Reliable Blade Tracking
Correct blade tension, guide alignment, wheel condition, and machine setup help maintain stable tracking and consistent cutting accuracy.
Reduced Vibration
A properly manufactured and installed blade helps reduce vibration and blade wandering, supporting smoother cuts and improved operator control.
Automatic Mechanical Shut-Off Compatibility
The Wellsaw 7-B uses a mechanical shut-off arrangement that stops the blade drive when the cutting cycle reaches its end, supporting practical and efficient operation.
Efficient Cutting Performance
Correct tooth pitch and blade speed improve chip removal and cutting efficiency while helping prevent excessive heat and premature tooth wear.
Long Service Life
Proper blade selection, machine alignment, tensioning, feed control, and maintenance can significantly improve blade life and reduce replacement frequency.
Versatile Material Compatibility
The replacement blade can be configured for suitable applications involving steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, tubing, pipe, and solid metal stock.
Professional Replacement Solution
The specified 138-inch × 3/4-inch blade size provides a dependable replacement solution for compatible Wellsaw 7-B horizontal metal-cutting equipment.
The specified blade length is 138 inches.
The specified blade width is 3/4 inch.
It is designed for compatible Wellsaw 7-B horizontal metal-cutting bandsaws, historically associated with the Wells Model 7 designation.
Yes. It is intended for metal-cutting applications when matched with the appropriate tooth pitch and cutting parameters.
Depending on the blade construction and tooth configuration, it can be used for steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, tubing, pipe, and solid metal stock.
The 3/4-inch profile provides useful rigidity and stability while remaining suitable for general-purpose metal cutting on compatible Wellsaw equipment.
The supplied machine specifications indicate approximately 7-inch round capacity and up to 7 inches high × 13 inches wide for rectangular material at 90°.
Yes. The compatible Wellsaw 7-B uses a swivel vise for miter and angle cutting, with approximately 45° capability.
The machine uses a counterbalanced mechanical feed arrangement that controls downward cutting pressure without requiring a modern hydraulic feed system.
The supplied specifications indicate approximately 50, 90, 160, and 250 SFPM through the four-speed V-belt drive system.
The supplied specifications indicate a 3/4 HP to 1 HP blade-drive motor, depending on configuration.
Wet-model configurations can use an approximately 8-gallon coolant system with a submersible pump.
Use the correct tooth pitch, maintain proper blade tension and tracking, select the appropriate speed, control feed pressure, and keep the blade and machine properly maintained.
Yes. The specified blade is intended as a replacement for compatible Wellsaw 7-B equipment, but the actual machine should be measured before ordering because vintage machines can have configuration differences.
A correctly sized 138-inch × 3/4-inch replacement blade provides the specified dimensions for the application while supporting accurate tracking, dependable cutting, and continued use of this durable classic metal-cutting machine.
| Blade Length inches | 138" |
| Min/Max Blade Width | 3/4" to 3/4" |
| Machine Type | Metal |
| Compatible Machine | Wellsaw 7-B |
| Bandsaw Type | Horizontal Metal-Cutting Bandsaw |
| Cutting System | Manual Gravity Feed |
| Cutting Capacity at 90° Round | Approximately 7 Inches |
| Cutting Capacity at 90° Rectangular | Approximately 7" High × 13" Wide |
| Approximate 45° Capacity | Up to 7" Round / Approximately 6" × 6.5" |
| Blade Dimensions in Supplied Machine Data | 3/4" Width × 0.035" Thickness |
| Standard Historical Blade Length Range | Approximately 95" to 99" in referenced configurations |
| Blade Speed Selection | 4-Speed V-Belt Drive |
| Blade Speeds | Approximately 50, 90, 160 & 250 SFPM |
| Blade Drive Motor | Approximately 3/4–1 HP |
| Electrical Configuration | 115V Single Phase or 230/460V 3-Phase, Depending on Configuration |
| Band Wheel Size | Approximately 11" Cast Iron |
| Bed Working Height | Approximately 29" |
| Coolant System | Approximately 8-Gallon Capacity on Wet Models |
| Floor Footprint | Approximately 25" W × 60" L |
| Approximate Machine Weight | Approximately 650 lbs. Shipping Configuration |
| Vise Type | Quick-Acting Swivel Vise |
| Automatic Shut-Off | Mechanical Microswitch System |
| Primary Application | Industrial & Workshop Metal Cutting |
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