cold saw question - blades

El Cazador · 04-29-08, 08:41 AM

Chance I might buy a cold saw that uses a 10" blade. What manufacturer and what configuration is best for the blade. Will mostly cut mild steel. It won't be the right speed for nonferrous. Thanks.

Gumby · 04-29-08, 09:44 AM

I use a Dake. I like it a lot.

e rock · 04-30-08, 01:59 PM

My buddy is the regional product rep for Makita and was telling me that they've got a new saw out, but I don't remember all the specs. It may have been this one: Makita 4131 7 - 1/4" Metal Cutting Saw but for some reason I thought it was a 10" blade so I don't know for sure.

Anyway, he said he's done long cuts through 1/2" mild steel as a demonstration. The punchline to the demo is when he puts his tongue on the cut edge to show how little heat is generated. Supposedly the blades last 70x longer than an abrasive blade, so they're considerably cheaper in the long run.

04-29-08, 08:41 AM	#1
El Cazador IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Redlands, CA. Posts: 514	cold saw question - blades Chance I might buy a cold saw that uses a 10" blade. What manufacturer and what configuration is best for the blade. Will mostly cut mild steel. It won't be the right speed for nonferrous. Thanks.

04-29-08, 09:44 AM	#2
Gumby shahrislamic radical Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Knee deep in hookers and gin TLCA# 5658 Posts: 5,628	I use a Dake. I like it a lot. __________________ War Pig and Cerdito "Don't you know, Stan, it's *always* between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich."

04-30-08, 01:59 PM	#3
e rock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Monroe, WA TLCA# 6829 Posts: 1,038	My buddy is the regional product rep for Makita and was telling me that they've got a new saw out, but I don't remember all the specs. It may have been this one: Makita 4131 7 - 1/4" Metal Cutting Saw but for some reason I thought it was a 10" blade so I don't know for sure. Anyway, he said he's done long cuts through 1/2" mild steel as a demonstration. The punchline to the demo is when he puts his tongue on the cut edge to show how little heat is generated. Supposedly the blades last 70x longer than an abrasive blade, so they're considerably cheaper in the long run. __________________ -Eric 64 FJ40, slightly modified. 97 LX450, bone stock.

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