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Chop saw #8791348 01/30/23 04:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx Sidebuster OP Tracker
OP Sidebuster Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx	Anyone have a recommendation as to what's the best saw blade to buy for chop saws? The one's I buy at HomeDepot don't seem to last very long.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8791382 01/30/23 05:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 39,138 Wolfe City, TX J.G. THF Celebrity
J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 39,138 Wolfe City, TX	You talking abrasive blade for cutting steel? 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8791387 01/30/23 05:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,550 C.C., TX E erathar THF Trophy Hunter
erathar THF Trophy Hunter E Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 5,550 C.C., TX	I pretty much refuse to buy any type of abrasive blade other than Dewalt.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8791389 01/30/23 05:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 57,204 Metroplex BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal
BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 57,204 Metroplex	Evolution Steel Cutting Blades work great until you get up to 11ga. abrasive Dewalt is what I normally buy for thicker stuff Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile

Re: Chop saw [Re: J.G.] #8791422 01/30/23 06:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx Sidebuster OP Tracker
OP Sidebuster Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx	Originally Posted by J.G. You talking abrasive blade for cutting steel? Yes

Re: Chop saw [Re: BOBO the Clown] #8791426 01/30/23 06:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx Sidebuster OP Tracker
OP Sidebuster Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx	Originally Posted by BOBO the Clown Evolution Steel Cutting Blades work great until you get up to 11ga. abrasive Dewalt is what I normally buy for thicker stuff Normally, I would be cutting 14ga or thinner square tubing.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8791433 01/30/23 06:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 955 Southwest Bell County Kevin_M Tracker
Kevin_M Tracker Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 955 Southwest Bell County	I have had good luck with Evolution and Benchmark blades.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8791674 01/31/23 12:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas	Get a toothed steel blade and turn the speed down. Thank me later. Run coolant if you can. Abrasive blades are caveman and I fix stuff with a hammer, bailing wire, and duct tape. Pass the gravy.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793005 02/01/23 03:43 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx Sidebuster OP Tracker
OP Sidebuster Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx	Thanks for all the good info.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793163 02/01/23 06:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 4,641 Bennington, OK A angus1956 Extreme Tracker
angus1956 Extreme Tracker A Joined: Oct 2017 Posts: 4,641 Bennington, OK	I gave my Dewalt abrasive one away. The SOB wouldn't cut a straight edge even with light pressure. Was trying to cut purling to 45 degrees and looked like a second grader did it. Used a speed square to set up 45 degree angel and cuts were still off.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793358 02/01/23 08:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 21,313 Forney, Tx B BigPig THF Celebrity
BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 21,313 Forney, Tx	Get you a new saw that uses the blades with teeth. Better cuts, faster, very little heat, blades last a lot longer, what’s not to like? Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.com WadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/

Re: Chop saw [Re: BigPig] #8793428 02/01/23 09:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas	Originally Posted by BigPig Get you a new saw that uses the blades with teeth. Better cuts, faster, very little heat, blades last a lot longer, what’s not to like? See my post above. Pass the gravy.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793450 02/01/23 10:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 12,207 Central TX (Gtown/Austin) P PMK THF Celebrity
PMK THF Celebrity P Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 12,207 Central TX (Gtown/Austin)	I guess I don't use mine enough to justify expensive blades, I just buy a couple of the cheaper ones from HD and they last me a long time. I am mostly cutting 1-2" square tubing. "everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..." ~PMK~

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793465 02/01/23 10:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter
GasGuzzler THF Trophy Hunter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 5,340 Cooke County, Texas	...and sweeping up as well as breathing abrasive dust. Pass the gravy.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793698 02/02/23 05:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 990 Stephens County O Old Shakie Tracker
Old Shakie Tracker O Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 990 Stephens County	I buy the three pack at Tractor Supply. They seem to last as long as any. If you do a lot of cutting I would recommend using a mask and have a fan blowing the dust away from you. The eyes and nasal cavities will feel better.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793748 02/02/23 01:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,124 Fort Spunky, TX P Paluxy THF Celebrity
Paluxy THF Celebrity P Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,124 Fort Spunky, TX	Got rid of my chop saw once I got one of these.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8793785 02/02/23 02:41 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 10,285 Paint Rock/San Angelo R Ramball36 THF Celebrity
Ramball36 THF Celebrity R Joined: May 2009 Posts: 10,285 Paint Rock/San Angelo	They all suck. If you can stand it, upgrade to a dry cut chop saw like the evolution or even the Ironton from Northern Tool. And don’t put toothed blades on your abrasive saw, it will chunk teeth possibly into your jugular. Someone above suggested turning the speed down, it’s great in theory but you lose your torque. Best to get a saw that’s geared to the correct speed Rockin 2 Industries www.facebook.com/rockin2ind www.threecurl.com

Re: Chop saw [Re: Ramball36] #8793827 02/02/23 04:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx Sidebuster OP Tracker
OP Sidebuster Tracker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 651 Corinth, Tx	Originally Posted by Ramball36 They all suck. If you can stand it, upgrade to a dry cut chop saw like the evolution or even the Ironton from Northern Tool. And don’t put toothed blades on your abrasive saw, it will chunk teeth possibly into your jugular. Someone above suggested turning the speed down, it’s great in theory but you lose your torque. Best to get a saw that’s geared to the correct speed That might be a good idea, Northern tool has the Ironton on sale right now for $279.99. Last edited by Sidebuster; 02/02/23 04:21 PM.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8794009 02/02/23 07:50 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 57,204 Metroplex BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal
BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 57,204 Metroplex	Originally Posted by Sidebuster Originally Posted by Ramball36 They all suck. If you can stand it, upgrade to a dry cut chop saw like the evolution or even the Ironton from Northern Tool. And don’t put toothed blades on your abrasive saw, it will chunk teeth possibly into your jugular. Someone above suggested turning the speed down, it’s great in theory but you lose your torque. Best to get a saw that’s geared to the correct speed That might be a good idea, Northern tool has the Ironton on sale right now for $279.99. i have their little 7 in. it works good for what it is. Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8794026 02/02/23 08:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 41,181 The Outer Limits S Stub THF Celebrity
Stub THF Celebrity S Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 41,181 The Outer Limits	I have only used my 14" Dewalt chopsaw for cutting stone and bought the Diamond blade, have not used the all purpose blade yet.

Re: Chop saw [Re: Sidebuster] #8794150 02/02/23 10:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,376 Carrollton J jimbob Pro Tracker
jimbob Pro Tracker J Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,376 Carrollton	I have Both evolution Carbide teeth saw and Milwaukee abrasive saw. Evolution is tons better. Good straight and angled cuts. Just dont slam it down into steel to cut. Go slow and its great and much faster that abrasive.

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