In this paper, the finite element method is used to examine the affect of the standard bandsaw operating parameters - such as blade width, blade thickness, span length, tooth size, bandmill strain and roll-tensioning stresses - on lateral tooth stiffness. The results are presented graphically. Specific examples of how changes to the operating parameters can affect tooth stiffness are presented and indicate that, for some conditions, increases in bandmill strain of over 40% are required to regain tooth stiffness lost through reducing blade thickness by one gauge. The relationship between the fundamental torsional frequency and lateral tooth stiffness, for a range of roll-tensioning positions, is examined and shows that an increase in frequency is always accompanied by increase in tooth stiffness. The converse, however, is not always true.