Gang Rip Saw Blades

Industrial gang rip saw blades for every major gang rip machine on the market. We stock saw blades for SCMI, Mereen Johnson, Lauderdale Hamilton, REIGNMAC, Diehl, Cantek, Leadermac, Brewer, Griggio, Cam-Wood, Kentwood, Raimann, Stetson-Ross, and dozens more. If you don't see the exact blade you need on our website, call us at (855) 628-7297 — we have an in-house solution for any OEM gang rip machine in operation today.

The gang rip machines we stock blades for

Gang rip saws come in a wide range of configurations — different arbor sizes, different keyway patterns, different drive systems. Our inventory and modification capability covers the full landscape of equipment in service across North American mills and component plants:

SCMI — including SR Series and other SCM Group gang rip configurations
Mereen Johnson — Model 312-DC and other Mereen Johnson straight-line rip machines (browse Mereen Johnson 312 blades →)
Lauderdale Hamilton — gang rip and straight-line ripping equipment
REIGNMAC — full machine line
Diehl — Diehl gang rip saws
Cantek — Cantek gang ripping machines
Leadermac — multi-saw configurations
Brewer, Griggio, Cam-Wood, Kentwood, Raimann, Stetson-Ross — plus dozens more

If your machine isn't on this list, call us. Decades of experience in industrial saw blade sales means we've almost certainly seen your equipment and know exactly what fits.

FTG vs TCG — choosing the right geometry

Most gang rip saw blades come in one of two tooth geometries. The right choice depends on what you're ripping and what comes after the rip cut:

FTG (Flat Top Grind) — aggressive, fast-cutting geometry for production-grade ripping. The flat-top teeth chisel through hardwood and softwood at high feed rates. Best when downstream operations (jointing, planing, finishing) will clean up the cut surface. Our most popular gang rip configuration.
TCG (Triple Chip Grind) — alternating triple-chip teeth that score the wood before chip removal. Used for glue-line ripping where the rip cut needs to be smooth enough to glue immediately without jointing. Slightly slower cuts but a near-finished surface ready for edge gluing.

If you're glue-line ripping for furniture stock or solid wood panels, TCG is the call. If you're producing dimensional rip stock that gets jointed or planed afterward, FTG is faster and lasts longer between sharpenings.

Why arbor compatibility is everything for gang rip blades

Gang rip machines are notorious for proprietary arbor configurations. Common spec variations include:

Bore diameters — 3-1/8", 70mm, 80mm, and many machine-specific sizes
Keyways — single or dual keyways, often 1/4" wide, at machine-specific positions
Pinhole drive patterns — common on Mereen Johnson, Diehl, and SCMI configurations
Specialty configurations for hashpiece arbors, split arbors, or proprietary mounting systems

If we don't have your exact bore and pinhole combination in stock, we modify a stock blade to your spec using wire EDM, precision lathes, and mills. Typical turnaround: 1-3 business days on Popular Tools blades, ~5 business days on LORNA Industrial blades. Rush options available — $30/blade for priority handling.

Full details on custom modifications →

Why production shops choose our gang rip blades

Industrial-grade only — first-class European steel saw bodies, premium carbide tips, CNC-ground tooth geometry. No consumer-grade blades disguised as industrial.
Same-day shipping on in-stock items — keep production running without waiting on cross-country freight
NET 30 terms available for established commercial accounts
Quantity pricing on bulk orders — call for production-volume quotes
Expert consultation on (855) 628-7297 — we'll cross-reference your machine and recommend the right blade

Cost per cut on a gang rip line

Gang rip operations cycle blades fast. A premium blade that holds an edge for 10,000+ cuts before sharpening can deliver a dramatically lower cost-per-cut than a budget alternative that retires after 2,000 cuts. Premium carbide also re-sharpens cleanly for many cycles before retirement. The math is especially compelling at production volume. Read our full cost-per-cut analysis for production shops →

Frequently asked questions

My gang rip machine has a non-standard arbor. Can you fit a blade to it?
Yes — this is exactly the service we offer. Send us your machine make, model, and spindle specs (or send us your existing blade for measurement), and we'll modify a stock industrial rip blade to match. Typical turnaround: 1-3 business days.

Should I get FTG or TCG?
FTG for fast production ripping where downstream operations will finish the surface. TCG for glue-line ripping where the rip cut needs to be edge-glue-ready without jointing. If you're not sure, call us — we'll match the geometry to your application.

How many blades does a gang rip saw use?
Depends on the machine and the cut configuration — typically 4-12 blades for most production gang rips, but specialty equipment can run 20+ blades. We supply matched sets to ensure consistency across all stations.

Can gang rip blades be re-sharpened?
Yes. Premium gang rip blades typically survive 10-15 sharpening cycles before retirement — significantly more than budget alternatives that retire after 3-4 cycles. That sharpening capacity is a major driver of the cost-per-cut advantage.

Do you offer volume pricing for production shops?
Yes. Gang rip operations typically order in quantity — call (855) 628-7297 for production-volume quotes. We can typically beat distributor pricing on bulk orders.