Trim Saw Blade

[dkroth]

I need a 10" cutoff saw blade for my Makita sliding compound miter saw.

I'm trimming out kitchen cabinets with maple millwork. My 10 year old 64 tooth Makita carbide blade just isn't making the sharp, crisp cuts I'm looking for for finish work.

What are you woodworker guys using you your saws for finish cuts?







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[DHCrocks]

I use a Diablo 100 tooth on my 12" for clean cuts. you have to slow down your cut but it does leave a nice edge.

 

[The Cobbler]

a 10 year old blade is probably trashed .
Any good blade would give you good results . 80 tooth should be fine

 

[dnschmidt]

Unless it's bent it's not trashed, it's dull. Don't you guys have sharpening services where you live? I do and I use him all the time.

 

[The Cobbler]

sharpening a blade is more $$ than a replacement, unless you're using real high end blades. blades are consumables these days

 

[Toolfool]

I use only Freud full-kerf blades for finish work. Especially with hardwoods where the thin-kerf blades can flex slightly, creating a not-so-perfect cut.

 

[Buster21]

We are currently finishing the door and window trim in our addition. We are using the Diablo 80 tooth blade from Home Depot. Works great.

 

[Don1357]

We are at the point that it costs as much to a mid size manufacturer to make a ****** carbide blade than a large manufacturer to make a decent one.

I'll dodge the trend and say 52 tooth. For occasional use (as in a year of your regular use equates a week at a commercial shop) it would be more versatile, faster cutting, and stay sharp. The last is what you really need for perfect laminate cuts. It is closer to an 80-tooth laminate blade than a 24-tooth ripping blade, while still capable of operating in either direction.

Also look at the hook angle. For a sliding miter saw it should be close to 0 which will also contribute to clean cuts as the blade will not try to jump the gun.

 

[subroc]

Not a woodworker guy, just a DIYer. For a miter saw? I have 2 miter saws, a Dewalt 12" slider and a Dewalt 7-1/4" battery powered slider. On the 12" saw I use a Diablo 80 tooth fine finish crosscut blade. On the 7-1/4 saw I am currently using Diablo 60 tooth ultra finish blades. They were on sale a while back. Both blades work as advertised. I expect a 60 tooth cross cut blade will serve your needs.

 

[karoc]

I knew a cabinet maker that would stack plywood blades together for his dado cuts in plywood without tear out. I would give just a plain ole plywood blade try, not carbide tip but good ole steel. Carbide will last a long time and they are sharp but they are not the sharpest.

 

[lardy1]

I recently bought a Diablo 100 tooth in 12". So far I love it.