Cut steel on a regular basis? Or at all?

[shiftpro]

These look to be close to the same idea a diamond blade for metal in a angle grinder. Ive always wondered if they work as good as an abrasive cut off wheel. Anyone used one?



https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-in-Metal-Cutting-Diamond-Blade-HD-MTL45/204202513?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-7_POWER+TOOL+ACCESSORIES|NA|LIA|71700000043746545|58700004596952413|92700043889583766&gclid=CjwKCAjw2cTmBRAVEiwA8YMgzefE3YiAcaMm-k7Ek1Us-hShlXRyBnH5coApWAEHxh5amobCEDnNVBoCX8QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Totally different animal.. look at the picture on the blade.. THAT's what it cuts. Sink that into thick steel and it will die.

 

[dhenderz]

https://www.evolutionpowertools.com/us/steel/chopsaws/evosaw380/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TX1UPO/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

or here -

https://www.sawblade.com/order-circular-saws.cfm

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Yes, I use them in my sawzall as well as circular saw, the Diablo stuff is amazing.

I was really skeptical at first, they are quite expensive. But holy crap do they change your life.

 

[bucket]

These look to be close to the same idea a diamond blade for metal in a angle grinder. Ive always wondered if they work as good as an abrasive cut off wheel. Anyone used one?



https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-in-Metal-Cutting-Diamond-Blade-HD-MTL45/204202513?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-7_POWER+TOOL+ACCESSORIES|NA|LIA|71700000043746545|58700004596952413|92700043889583766&gclid=CjwKCAjw2cTmBRAVEiwA8YMgzefE3YiAcaMm-k7Ek1Us-hShlXRyBnH5coApWAEHxh5amobCEDnNVBoCX8QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I tried one very similar to that, I wasn't impressed with it at all. It wasn't bad, but not great and it built up a lot of heat. It wore out fairly quick too.

You're right, roofing and thin wall... only recently have the full on metal cutters. The new Diablo line will work even at high speed. We can't get them in Canada yet, at least not in small towns.

They really only claim them to work on tubing, channel and "flat stock". But I don't think they are intended for thick plate, lol. But it works damn well. I got a Lennox blade too, but haven't tried it yet. That one doesn't even mention flat stock on the package.

Yes, I use them in my sawzall as well as circular saw, the Diablo stuff is amazing.

I was really skeptical at first, they are quite expensive. But holy crap do they change your life.

Agreed. This 7 1/4 blade I have is a life changer.

 

[bucket]

And as was mentioned, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!!!! And if someone has to hold your workpiece down to the bench, like for cutting sheet metal, they must wear big heavy gloves. The little flying bits of metal coming from the saw are not kind to flesh. Ask me how I know.

 

[The88]

I will get one when they offer a blade for mt miter saw. Everything I cut a chop saw works for me... Unless if I want to build a plate bumper. Oh boy time for a new circular blade

 

[Frankenchevy]

In my experience, Lennox blades wear quickly.

 

[Old77]

In my experience, Lennox blades wear quickly.

I have a Lenox blade for my grinder and it’s lasted quite a while. Might be different for a circular saw, tho

 

[skysurfer]

I needed to replace the blade on my Metal Devil saw and after a lot of research I bought a Tenryu Heavy Metal Blade. Not cheap, but the cuts are so quick and clean I'm sold on the brand. If you're looking for a high quality blade check out Tenryu.

https://www.amazon.com/Tenryu-HMC-35566DX-Heavy-Metal-Alloy/dp/B00PM994VU

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[legopnuematic]

I got quite a few of those diamond Lenox cutoff blades for free, used one when I built my fenderwell toolbox on my 76 and I will say they are LOUD! They are hard on grinders too. Burned 3 cheaper ones up using those blades and got a us made Milwaukee and DeWalt uncomfortably hot. I prefer a 3m silver cutoff wheel, cuts easy, controllable and thin kerf. Downside is the price, but to me worth it.

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[shiftpro]

I needed to replace the blade on my Metal Devil saw and after a lot of research I bought a Tenryu Heavy Metal Blade. Not cheap, but the cuts are so quick and clean I'm sold on the brand. If you're looking for a high quality blade check out Tenryu.

https://www.amazon.com/Tenryu-HMC-35566DX-Heavy-Metal-Alloy/dp/B00PM994VU

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Wow that's a miter table. Did you build that? Great idea putting the rest on pivot under the vise center line. What make is the slow cut saw?

 

[skysurfer]

What make is the slow cut saw?

MK Morse Metal Devil is the brand, they have a good rep for being well built. Got the idea for the stand from this thread and added a few tweaks of my own.

https://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?12430-Chop-Saw-Mobile-Workstation&highlight=stand

 

[eskimomann209]

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCS37...w&qid=1557755178&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
I borrow one of these, don’t own one yet and it works preeeeeety good
I can’t say I’ve tested it to 1” yet though!

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[Billy]

The Diablo and the Linux both wore out on me in short time. After doing some reading, I came to the conclusion that hi RPMs were my problem. it has been mentioned above that RPMs might not be the problem. in my experience, these blades are not worth the money or hassle. It seems some of you have had good success. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? I will admit though, the first couple of cuts are fantastic!

 

[Jrgunn5150]

The Diablo and the Linux both wore out on me in short time. After doing some reading, I came to the conclusion that hi RPMs were my problem. it has been mentioned above that RPMs might not be the problem. in my experience, these blades are not worth the money or hassle. It seems some of you have had good success. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? I will admit though, the first couple of cuts are fantastic!

Carbide is pretty brittle stuff. It can't take a hard hit. I try to creep into my cut as mush as possible and keep slow, steady pressure on the tool. If it hits, or bounces, it will probably chip, and if it chips, it's done.