14" ferrous blades for a chop saw

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I wanted to get one of those Dewalt or Milwalkee cut off saws. i am mainly cutting tube smaller than 2x2 no more than .125 wallMost of it will be 1.25x .060 wall. I have a band saw for the really thick stuff its just a bitch to do miters on.So all the 14" blades im looking at are over $100 each.Thanks
Reply:ok whats your question?..
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbok whats your question?..
Reply:you get what you pay for here.  the quality and lifespan of the type of carbide used on the bits costs money.  you can get an evolution 14" blade for $90 delivered on ebay, but running it on a standard chop saw will kill it as its designed to run at 1300rpm not 3500 rpm.     just use a standard wood cutting carbide blade. works for metal too, just won't  last that long.   If you are doing a lot of cutting just but the right tool for the job....Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:I don't have a saw like you're asking about, so not much to add except I have heard heard good things about the Freud Diablo blades.  Quick search shows them to be in the $100 range also. Good Luck.
Reply:You get what you pay for -- unless someone's tricking you into paying them way too much.  Freud Diablo metal cutting blades are made in Italy and only $40 a pop from Cripe Distributing.  Some people don't like them.  Most do.http://www.cripedistributing.com/fre...de-p-1467.htmlJack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenYou get what you pay for -- unless someone's tricking you into paying them way too much.  Freud Diablo metal cutting blades are made in Italy and only $40 a pop from Cripe Distributing.  Some people don't like them.  Most do.http://www.cripedistributing.com/fre...de-p-1467.html
Reply:You asked if there was a better way to do the miters.  If you have the money to invest and the shop space, a horiz bandsaw would be a better way.  You can cut more than one at a time accurately, and it requires less care than a dry cut saw to preserve the blade.  I personally only have a dry cut saw b/c  most of my work is mobile which makes the dry cut saw the most practical.  If I did more shop work, a horiz bandsaw would be one of my first purchases.
Reply:Originally Posted by tbone550You asked if there was a better way to do the miters.  If you have the money to invest and the shop space, a horiz bandsaw would be a better way.  You can cut more than one at a time accurately, and it requires less care than a dry cut saw to preserve the blade.  I personally only have a dry cut saw b/c  most of my work is mobile which makes the dry cut saw the most practical.  If I did more shop work, a horiz bandsaw would be one of my first purchases.
Reply:Originally Posted by socoj2where to get cheaper ones? and do they exist? if not is there a better way to do a bunch of miters on 1.25x1.25x.060 tube?
Reply:Originally Posted by socoj2I have a band saw it sucks for miters for long pieces. Have to make 2 cuts.
Reply:Originally Posted by tbone550I guess I don't follow you on this one.  Do you not have a roller table or stands?  Or is it that your saw has an angle vise and the saw isn't turned so you can get the piece in when the vise is angled?  Just trying to understand your situation.EDIT: I reread your first post - somehow I missed that you had a horiz bandsaw.  Sorry for suggesting you needed one.  Still not clear on why it doesn't work out.
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbah thats what I thought , but just wanted to clarify...aint nuthun cheap...I pay $40ish for the 7 1/4 blades name brand they last pretty long if you cut slow and dont abuse them. bigger the blade more $$$..but they cut real nice..
Reply:Think im just going to buy the Evolution rage 2 cold saw by the time i got the dewalt and another $40 for a blade its almost the same price.
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderWell $40 bucks is cheap!  Freud 7.5 metal blade is $68 at local Home Despot.
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbI bought Morse  Metal Devil made in the good ol USA. from an online tool wharehouse about a year ago for that amount..I dont think homedepot or lowes have the best price. do an online search for a better price and you can save tax..