Need Recommendation for Non-Ferrous 10" Saw Blade

[jpilgrim]

Hi all,
I need a recommendation (brand/model) for a carbide blade for my 10" power miter saw for cutting aluminum (6061-T6) channel, angle and rectangular tube. Mostly 1/8th wall. Some 1/4. Channel is Am Std. Also, open to any helpful advice on getting the best cuts.
Thanks,
John

 

[t. jones]

I just use a framing blade for wood construction, when they get a little dull they won't rip through plywood as quickly or smoothly. I use the same one for sheetmetal. The ones that I've had the best luck with Diablo red made in Italy I buy them at the local lumberstore .
Thanx Trevor

 

[tcianci]

+1 on the Diablo I use them al the tim eot cut aluminum extrustions with a miter saw. Dull? maybe a little, I ususally send them out every few thousand miles and get them sharpened. There are specific grinds and tooth configurations for cutting different types of non ferrous metal but unless you plan on dedicating a machine to exclusively cutting non ferrous metal, you may do just fine with a Diablo or other decent quality carbide blade. If this is a one time deal, buy a OLDHAM carbide blade from HD. They are pretty cheap and not even worth that but they will hog through some aluminum for you no sweat and then you can just toss it.

 

[A_Pmech]

John,

Freud LU77M or LU89M would be my choice.

These are specifically designed for your application.

 

[Dale]

I use a general purpose carbide blade, but lube it up with stick wax first. We built aluminum store fronts using a radial arm saw, a carbide blade and stick wax without any trouble at all with the saw and blade.

 

[7echo]

The Freuds mentioned by A Pmech or Amana brand like these...

http://www.amanatool.com/sawblades-nonferrous.html

 

[Elroy]

Have you considered these:

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/Produc...goryName=SC:Metal+Cutting+Circular+Saw+Blades

 

[rockwithjason]

bullet industries makes several versions of ferrous and non ferrous blades in various sizes. you might want to take a look.