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jim_p

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My current cutting setup is a Makita single miter saw with a Clearmount cutting guide. I cut mainly wood, and a small amount of metal (as in, maybe one metal job every couple weeks or so). What are people's recommendations for saw blades? Right now I'm using Big Box blades and I go through them fairly rapidly. I should bundle them all off to a sharpening service but I haven't gotten a round tuit yet.

In any case, I feel it's time to upgrade to a good blade, so what do people recommend?

Thanks!
 
Ultra Mitre, M&M carries good blades, PAM Fastening has the Tenyru blades and Warren Tucker has a good recommendation for the Freud blades. Look at something in the 80-120 tooth range.

You didn't mention the blade size. You may also find that you have a blade manufacturer in your area. I have had some good luck in the past with those also. With a local company they will often guarantee satisfaction so if its not what they claim they will take it back within 5-10 days. Shipping expense is always a consideration.
 
Hey Jim, I have the same setup as you. When I got my Clearmount I also bought their recommended wood blade and has served me well. I also bought a Forest blade that someone here on the G talked about and it has also been perfect. I've had them sharpened several times and they cut flawlessly.

I do not have a metal blade but hoping someone here will give a recommendation. and about how much I can expect to spend. I only need to cut metal about once a month.
 
Tommy P said:
Hey Jim, I have the same setup as you. When I got my Clearmount I also bought their recommended wood blade and has served me well. I also bought a Forest blade that someone here on the G talked about and it has also been perfect. I've had them sharpened several times and they cut flawlessly.

I do not have a metal blade but hoping someone here will give a recommendation. and about how much I can expect to spend. I only need to cut metal about once a month.
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With a miter saw set up that does not have an enclosed cutting area I would recommend a 200 tooth non-ferous metal blade. This is not a carbide tipped blade and as a result it will not throw the scrap being cut off the end when cut.

Use a water soluble lubricant mixed with water and a spray bottle to spritz the blade between cuts. Every local machine shop in the country buys this stuff in large drums and would be happy to sell you a quart in your bottle. A quart at the rate you cut metal should last you a lifetime.
 
Jeff Rodier said:
With a miter saw set up that does not have an enclosed cutting area I would recommend a 200 tooth non-ferous metal blade. This is not a carbide tipped blade and as a result it will not throw the scrap being cut off the end when cut.
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I don't think I've ever seen a 200-tooth blade, never mind one without carbide. Got any brand recommendations?
 
jim_p said:
I don't think I've ever seen a 200-tooth blade, never mind one without carbide. Got any brand recommendations?
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Its been 20 years since I have purchased one but here is one manufacturer you can start with.

http://www.blademfg.com/smsb.html

Should you need more resources let me know. My deceased father's company manufactures silver brazing allows that are used for tipping blades along with a ton of items that are in every home and business in the country. My brother in law still runs it so I can get you as many resources as you need.

Dads alloys hold the teeth in place on blades in half or more of all frame shops in the country that use carbide tipped blades. Blade manufacturers are a very minute piece of their business but have always been one of the most consistent industries that they serve.
 
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