What kind of band saw blade for 3/16" steel

[JunkYardFind]

Finally getting around to making the steel brackets for the Hyundai Tiburon seats I scored at the junkyard.
I have a table-top band from Harbor Freight that uses a 62" blade. The ones I have are for cutting aluminum and are not putting a dent in the 3/16" steel.

Question is... what type of blade do I need for this thicker steel? I see a couple on Amazon but thought I would get some insight here first. Thanks

[1 Wild R/T]

https://www.amazon.com/Starrett-Intenss-Pro-Die-Bimetal-Positive/dp/B0057GD8ME/ref=sr_1_16?crid=MM0K6DXX25J5&dchild=1&keywords=62%2Bbandsaw%2Bblades%2Bfor%2Bmetal&qid=1622771716&s=hi&sprefix=62%22%2Bband%2Bsaw%2B%2Ctools%2C227&sr=1-16&th=1

My saw takes a 64" blade & the 64" version of this blade eats steel....

[gzig5]

If the saw was not specifically designed to cut steel, it is likely running too fast and will dull the blade in a few seconds.  You need to run the blade at about 200-300 sfpm for steel with a bi-metal blade.  Most band saws for wood are running 10x that. What model saw do you have?

[1 Wild R/T]

If the saw was not specifically designed to cut steel, it is likely running too fast and will dull the blade in a few seconds.  You need to run the blade at about 200-300 sfpm for steel with a bi-metal blade.  Most band saws for wood are running 10x that. What model saw do you have?

Yup.. I should have caught this... I have an old HF metal cutting bandsaw & assumed the new version of the saw has a smaller blade... Not the case, your saw is way to fast for cutting steel....

[JunkYardFind]

Yea, I have the basic bench-top harbor freight model.... https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/power-saws/13-hp-9-in-benchtop-band-saw-60500.html

If this won't work, any suggestions on bench-top saw that will? I am willing to purchase a new saw if that's what it takes.

[gzig5]

That is a wood saw and will disappoint quickly, cutting steel.  It would cut aluminum though with a good blade. No real affordable bench top saws capable of steel I am aware of but do a search.  I use an older version of this one.  Usually can find them used for $100-150. They are not big and can work very well but need a little tuning for best results.  Lots of tuneup info on the net.  Works both upright and horizontal.
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/power-saws/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html

If space is a mandatory consideration, and it usually is for me too, then a portable band saw is probably best option.  Many versions out there and you can get/make kits that convert it to a benchtop free standing tool.
https://www.harborfreight.com/10-amp-deep-cut-variable-speed-band-saw-64194.html

You could make something like this from MDF/Plywood for about $30-50 if you are handy
https://www.amazon.com/SWAG-Road-V4-0-Portaband-Table/dp/B00LBFQNHM

[RUNCHARGER]

You can do almost anything with a zipcut or a metal cutting disc in a skil saw. You have to be patient and sometimes you have to do it twice though.

[JunkYardFind]

@gzig5 Thanks for the suggestion.
That HF 10 amp looks like it would do the job. Just watched a YouTube vid on it and the guy was slicing through 1/4" steel easily. Going to pick one up in tomorrow hopefully.