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I am looking at 12in' 80T saw blade at big box store. The prices are the same. Which one is better from your experience? Or either one is OK? Thanks for the comments.
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Saw Blade, Bosch or Dewalt?
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I am partial to Freud (HomeDepot also carries this one)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008WQ35/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008WQ35/?tag=atomicindus08-20
FigureItOut
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Dewalt blades in general are pretty poor, while in general Bosch blades are pretty good. On brand experience alone, specific to blades, go with Bosch. If you're at HD though, I second the recommendation on Diablo. They're a very solid blade maker.
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Diablo makes good circular blades. I cant say the same for any of their other products I've used. But they are good at THAT.
WallynSC
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I believe Diablo is Freud's second tier blade, could be wrong. Another good blade I like is Forrest. www.forrestblades.com
Ainsley
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Forrest makes some serious blades, my first choice when I can justify the price. I've heard good things about CMT for a better value brand but only have a bit of experience with their router bits.
I believe Diablo is Freud's second tier blade, could be wrong. Another good blade I like is Forrest. www.forrestblades.com
I agree - I believe they are geared towards the construction/home remodeler market. Since the OP mentioned 'big box' stores, that I why I suggested it
I also agree that Forrest makes quality blades for what I would call the "enthusiast" market. (that is what I personally use) but a 80T Miter Saw Blade is $131
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000223VX/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Another high end blade manufacturer that I like - Tenryu
djjsr
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The Bosch "Precision Series" blades are excellent for the money. Very smooth cut, no sanding. I did an informal test comparing the cuts with a few other brands I have. Just using a magnifying glass, the Bosch was the smoothest cut.
Wamsutta
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+1 on the Diablo. Well worth the extra money.
OP
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Because of the coupon limitation, I can only choose either DeWalt or Bosch. Seems they are both bad? Which one is slightly better?
You didn't say what you were using it for but I would look up both blades on Amazon and check out the customer reviews.
I guess when it comes right down to it, I have more Bosch tools then Dewalt, but that is just my personal opinion. There probably isn't much difference between the two blades
I guess when it comes right down to it, I have more Bosch tools then Dewalt, but that is just my personal opinion. There probably isn't much difference between the two blades
TMcCay
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The main difference that you will have to look into deeper and research or read the fine print on the blades is the TYPE of carbide used in the blade. I had thought that the blade that came with my DeWalt miter box may have just been a fluke on it's short live. I bought another DeWalt- same blade type- and it's life was again short, considering that it was carbide tip also.
A little research and I found that the price differences on carbide tipped tools is more about the type of carbide used, C2 or C4. C4 is a smaller particle of carbide so this will make a tougher tip which will translate into longevity of the tool. DeWalt uses C2 and Bosch (last I checked) uses C4 as does your other more costly but premium brands.
I will most certainly pay a little more up front for a blade (Bosch, Freud, Woodworker are all brands currently in my rotation) to get the extra long life and time savings of by more cutting tools when it is not needed.
Hope this helps.
A little research and I found that the price differences on carbide tipped tools is more about the type of carbide used, C2 or C4. C4 is a smaller particle of carbide so this will make a tougher tip which will translate into longevity of the tool. DeWalt uses C2 and Bosch (last I checked) uses C4 as does your other more costly but premium brands.
I will most certainly pay a little more up front for a blade (Bosch, Freud, Woodworker are all brands currently in my rotation) to get the extra long life and time savings of by more cutting tools when it is not needed.
Hope this helps.
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volunteers
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very helpful information, thanks.
The main difference that you will have to look into deeper and research or read the fine print on the blades is the TYPE of carbide used in the blade. I had thought that the blade that came with my DeWalt miter box may have just been a fluke on it's short live. I bought another DeWalt- same blade type- and it's life was again short, considering that it was carbide tip also.
A little research and I found that the price differences on carbide tipped tools is more about the type of carbide used, C2 or C4. C4 is a smaller particle of carbide so this will make a tougher tip which will translate into longevity of the tool. DeWalt uses C2 and Bosch (last I checked) uses C4 as does your other more costly but premium brands.
I will most certainly pay a little more up front for a blade (Bosch, Freud, Woodworker are all brands currently in my rotation) to get the extra long life and time savings of by more cutting tools when it is not needed.
Hope this helps.