chop saw blades

[Joker]

need your guys opinions on the best chop saw blades to use..from my experience i bought a dewalt one it was junk and some off the wall one and it broke.i only used them both on 1/8 x 1 1/2 squre tubing.what kind do you guys use?

[jameskirk1]

I just run the cheapest one I can find...I did my whole hotside (ALOT of cutting) with one wheel...what wall thickness are you trying to cut? I found on the thicker stuff it's faster to cut with a bandsaw/sawzall - much smaller kerf and no heat

[85ss]

We use all sorts of metal cutting saws at work and mainly just use Lenox blades...
We use a carbide tooth metal cutting blade on all of our chop saws...
They are more expensive than a abrasive wheel, but cut much better and last longer if treated right...
We get them through a supplier, but you can get different brands at Lowes and Sears...

http://www.toolcenter.com/circular_saw_blades.html

[Diabolical]

One word.. Freud!
Specifically.. Freud Inc D1080N 10" x 80T Metal Blade

I use these Diablo blades at work and at home. I bought a 7-1/4" blade and put it in my
wormdrive saw and was able to cut 1-1/2"x4" solid aluminum bar stock like butter.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/freud-tools_2144_7399345
http://www.freud-tools.com/frdinobl.html


Freud D1080N 10 80T Diablo Non-Ferrous & Plastic Table/Miter Saw Blade These thin kerf blades have a Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Design for long life and a clean, burr-free finish. Diablo's unique anti-vibration design and precision-tensioned steel plate provide critical protection against vibration, allowing these blades to cut smoother and quieter.

[Rickracer]

A few years ago, a co-worker loaned me a Porter-Cable Porta-Band bandsaw, I wound up swapping him some labor for the saw, and I haven't used my chop saw or my big bandsaw since then. If I could find a gear for my big bandsaw, I'd probably use it sometimes, but I don't miss the use of it very much, since the portable bandsaw will do just about anything I need to do. :cool4: