Here are some more tips to help your band saw blades last longer. 

Courtesy of Olson Saw.

Band Saw Blade Premature and Excessive

Tooth Wear

1. Feed pressure too light,

increase it.

2. Lower blade velocity.

3. Improper tooth selection,

use a finer pitch.

4. Improper break-in with

new blade.

Velocity and

feeding should be reduced the first few cuts

 5. Teeth are running the wrong direction. Be sure

teeth are pointing in proper direction

6. Incorrect saw guide insert size allowing them to strike teeth