Customer review 9.6!Bandsaw blade for Metabo and Elektra Beckum
The BAS bandsaws from Metabo and Elektra Beckum are very similar, and four of them use the same length: the BAS 315, 316, 317 and 318 all run on 2240 mm. The tables show the length for each model, the width the machine can take and which of our bandsaw blades we recommend. We make any length to size, from 500 to 12,000 mm.
Metabo BAS for wood
| Model | Length | Width (machine) | Our bandsaw blade |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS 261 Precision | 1712 mm | 6-12 mm | Flexback 6 or 10 mm, 0.36 mm thick |
| BAS 317 Precision | 2240 mm | 6-16 mm | Chrome steel 6-15 mm, 0.50 mm thick, or Flexback |
| BAS 318 Precision | 2240 mm | 6-16 mm | Chrome steel 6-15 mm, 0.50 mm thick, or Flexback |
| BAS 505 Precision | 3380 mm | 6-25 mm | Chrome steel or Flexback, 0.50 mm thick |
Metabo MBS for metal (cordless)
| Model | Length | Width (machine) | Our bandsaw blade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBS 18 LTX 2.5 | 835 mm | 13 mm | Bi-Metal M42 Cordless 13 mm, 0.50 mm thick |
Elektra Beckum
| Model | Length | Width (machine) | Our bandsaw blade |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS 315 | 2240 mm | - | Flexback or Chrome steel |
| BAS 316 (G) | 2240 mm | up to 15 mm | Chrome steel 6-15 mm, 0.50 mm thick, or Flexback 0.36 mm |
| BAS 450 | 3380 mm | - | Flexback or Chrome steel |
| BS 230 (Hobbymaster) | 1505 mm | 6.4-12.7 mm | Flexback 10 mm, 0.36 mm thick |
Many Elektra Beckum machines are no longer sold new, but we still make the blade. Check the rating plate for the exact type (for example "BAS 315/4 WN"). Some models exist in versions with a different length, so go by the full type designation or measure your old blade. If in doubt, ask us.
Does the same blade fit the BAS 315, 316, 317 and 318?
In length, yes: all four use 2240 mm. Do check the width and thickness. For the BAS 316 the manufacturer gives a maximum of 0.50 mm; for the BAS 317 and 318, 0.50 mm is stated.
Flexback or Chrome steel?
Flexback carbon steel cuts wood, plastic and non-ferrous metals, and was our most ordered type over the past six months. Chrome steel is made for soft to medium-hard wood such as construction timber and beams; it is less suitable for hardwood.
For curves take a narrow 6 mm blade, for straight cuts a wider one. You choose the tooth pitch by the thickness of the material; which one suits which thickness is explained in choosing the tooth pitch.
Ordering
Click the blade in the table, enter the length and choose width, tooth pitch and thickness. You see the price straight away.