04-03-2020, 04:31 PM
I have a crappy miter saw blade and need to replace it with a decent one. What recommendations would you all make to get a really good blade. Thanks.
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04-03-2020, 04:42 PM
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04-03-2020, 04:48 PM
I picked up a Makita from Amazon. I am really happy with it. It is the 12" variety.
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04-03-2020, 09:51 PM
I have a 12" Makita slider that came with a 100 tooth blade. Replaced that with a Forrest Chopmaster. I think the Chopmaster is a stiffer blade, maybe more accurate, and wears longer, but it is 4X the cost of the Makita. They both make sawdust. I don't think the Chopmaster is 4X better.
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04-04-2020, 10:52 AM
(04-03-2020, 04:31 PM)weelis Wrote: I have a crappy miter saw blade and need to replace it with a decent one. What recommendations would you all make to get a really good blade. Thanks. Freud blades have served me well and are relatively affordable.
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04-04-2020, 08:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-28-2020, 04:21 PM by Cabinet Monkey.)
Quote:What recommendations would you all make to get a really good blade. Thanks. This is like asking what's a really good car? What's might be good for going fast will be horrible for ascending muddy mountain roads or hauling a trailer full of old woodworking machines. What you can or are willing to spend is a big factor too. Do you have access and/or the desire to sharpen blades when they don't cut well ? What are you cutting primarily ? A blade that's good on aluminum is no good for steel and will be poor on oak. What kind and size of saw do you have ? A blade with a big positive hook is dangerous on a sliding saw while a neg. hook isn't the best on a fixed miter saw. Specifics please. 
06-12-2020, 02:50 PM
(04-04-2020, 08:31 PM)Cabinet Monkey Wrote: A blade with a big positive hook is dangerous on a sliding saw while a neg. hook isn't the best on a fixed miter saw. I have a cheap 10" fixed miter saw and need a new blade also. Are you suggesting a positive hook for it? I'm kind of confused on what kind I should get. Cutting mostly dimensional lumber.
06-13-2020, 08:14 AM
(06-12-2020, 02:50 PM)ahartung Wrote: I have a cheap 10" fixed miter saw and need a new blade also. Are you suggesting a positive hook for it? I'm kind of confused on what kind I should get. Cutting mostly dimensional lumber. Do you mean 2x4s form the BORG , or 1x6 oak and cherry from someplace like rockler? A blade that gives fast cuts on framing lumber isn't going to be great crosscutting oak. If you have a cheap saw , you're not likely to get value out of a premium blade, so I'd stick to a good blade. This is a good all around compromise and is available at the orange box store everywhere: https://www.diablotools.com/products/D1040X |
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