Craftsman 113247440 12" electric band saw Parts

For your Craftsman 113247440 12-inch electric band saw, blade size is identified by three basics: length, width, and TPI (teeth per inch). This model comes equipped with a 1/4-inch wide blade and accepts blade widths from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch; confirm the exact blade length and setup details in the owner's manual.

Measure these three items so you can buy the correct replacement blade and set the guides correctly:

• Blade length: the total length of the loop (measured around the entire blade)
• Blade width: measured across the blade body (not including tooth set)
• TPI: count teeth over 1 inch (or count 1/2 inch and double it)

We recommend measuring the blade itself if you already have one that fits correctly.

1. Unplug the saw and remove the switch key before opening guards or handling the blade.
2. Carefully remove the blade and uncoil it at arm’s length while wearing eye protection.
3. Lay the blade flat and use a tape measure to measure the full loop length.

This Craftsman band saw:

• Comes with a 1/4-inch blade
• Uses blades from 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch wide
• Needs guide and bearing adjustments whenever you change to a different blade width

Using the correct blade length prevents fit and tension problems; using a supported blade width helps the blade track properly and reduces twisting, breakage, and poor cut quality.

Last updated: February 2026

The 4-inch rule for a band saw means we keep our hands and fingers at least 4 inches away from the moving blade during a cut. On the Craftsman 113247440 12-inch electric band saw, we plan hand placement so a slip cannot pull fingers into the blade, and we use push devices when needed.

Use these habits every time you cut to reduce the chance of accidental blade contact:

• Adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to just clear the workpiece (this maximizes blade support and reduces exposed blade).
• Plan your grip before starting the cut; keep fingers out of the “line of cut” and away from where a sudden slip would go.
• Use a push stick, push block, or auxiliary fence for narrow stock so your hands stay back.
• Keep the blade properly tracked, tensioned, and supported by the guides and thrust bearings.
• Turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug before changing blades or making adjustments.

These steps align with the safety guidance in the owner's manual:

Most band saw injuries happen during a momentary slip or when cutting small pieces. Keeping a 4-inch buffer forces safer technique, encourages push tools, and works together with proper guide and guard adjustment to reduce blade contact risk.

Last updated: February 2026

The 3-tooth rule means you choose a blade pitch (TPI) so at least three blade teeth are in the cut at all times. On a Craftsman 113247440 12-inch electric band saw, this reduces tooth snagging, improves control, and helps the blade cut smoother and last longer.

1. Measure the material thickness where the blade is cutting.
2. Pick a blade TPI so 3 or more teeth span that thickness.

A simple way to think about it:

• Thin stock needs higher TPI (more, smaller teeth)
• Thick stock needs lower TPI (fewer, larger teeth)

When too few teeth are engaged, the blade tends to grab and chatter. When too many teeth are engaged, sawdust packs in the gullets and the blade overheats and dulls faster. The manual also emphasizes choosing the right blade for the material and cut, keeping teeth pointed downward toward the table, and setting the blade guides correctly (about 1/32 inch from the deepest part of the teeth gullets). See the owner's manual.

• Unplug the saw and remove the switch key before adjustments
• Set blade tension correctly before cutting
• Adjust upper blade guide and guard to just clear the workpiece
• Confirm tracking stays centered on the wheel tire
• Set guides so teeth do not contact the guides

Last updated: February 2026

The Craftsman 113247440 is a 12-inch electronic band saw designed for general woodworking cuts with a tilting table and an electronic control panel for blade speed/tension functions. For the exact factory specifications (capacities, speeds, and adjustments), we use the owner's manual.

These are the core specs customers typically look for on a 12-inch Craftsman vertical band saw like model 113247440:

• Cutting capacity: throat depth and maximum cutting height (varies by setup)
• Table function: table supports bevel/tilt for angled cuts
• Blade system: band saw blade, upper and lower wheel tires, blade tension knob/screw
• Speed control: electronic display/encoder used for blade speed and tension functions
• Stand/base: base components and optional leg set/leveling feet (depending on configuration)

From the documentation for the Craftsman 12-inch electronic band saw model 113247440, we can confirm these model-specific details:

Use these spots in the documentation to get the precise values you need (capacity, blade length, speed range, table size, motor rating):

• Look for the specifications section near the front of the owner's manual
• Check the setup/adjustment pages for blade tension, tracking, and table bevel
• Use the parts list diagrams to identify the correct assembly names when ordering parts

Band saw specs directly affect what you can cut safely and accurately. Matching the correct blade length, speed range (FPM), and tension method helps prevent blade breakage, poor tracking, and rough cuts.

Last updated: February 2026