Re: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[Wayne Johnson]

At 07:06 PM 11/18/2005, dsinc typed:
I have been told that a 40T blade is a very good 
compromise for my DIY projects.


True. FWIW the only thing B&D that I have is from 
there Pro line that they had out years ago & it's 
a ½" drill that I love but other than that I 
wouldn't touch B&D with my hard earned cash.


Good Luck.

--+--
   Wayne D. Johnson
Ashland, OH, USA 44805
 

Re: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[Winterlight]

Unless you plan on doing a lot of 2 by ripping, or cutting railroad ties, 
then I like a 60 tooth carbide blade for general use. Gives a cleaner cut, 
and lasts a long time. Blades are cheap these days, on Ebay, so buy name 
brand = Skill, Makita, Dewalt, Oldem, there is a lot of good 
manufacturersand  think of them as disposable for handyman use. If you 
are cutting occasionally then stay with new ones, and use carbide when 
possible.


The Black and Decker blade is probably going to be fine. Unless you are 
going to be resharping them, or your building furniture,  then the quality 
isn't that important. What is important is that the one you are using is 
sharp. Black and Decker owns, Dewalt, Bosch and Milwalkee and all their 
tools are made in China now from the same source. Just about everything but 
Makita is made in  China  now, and even a few Makita things, like their 
flashlights. Makita is mostly made in Japan but a some things are made in 
Georgia, which is one of many reasons why I favor Makita.


I have never liked Black and Decker, even their industrial stuff ...  My 
first worm drive saw was a industrial B&D and it weighed 2Lbs heavier then 
any other manufacturers model.I hated that thing.you use it all day 
and your arm feels like it is going to fall offbut then they did invent 
the electric drill for Ford.


To tell you the truth, on my own projects, I mostly use 140 tooth Skill 
finish blades, even on 2 by material. It makes a super clean cut, ... but I 
don't cut up 2X4s all day anymore.  I get them on ebay, five for $15 You 
don't want to do this if you are going to rip a pile of stock, or frame a 
house,  but if you want to make a dozen 2X4 cuts it works very well with a 
perfect finish cut.


Good luck with your project.



At 04:06 PM 11/18/2005, you wrote:

For the most part, I share your professional views re B&D.

I was asking because of a strong rec I got for the  B&D "Pirana" series 
saw blade w/40T.  Nothing more.  Perhaps they are not made any longer.  My 
current saw came with a 16T framing blade that cuts fine but leaves cuts 
rough and does too much splintering.  I was looking for a more general 
purpose blade for the long haul.  I have been told that a 40T blade is a 
very good compromise for my DIY projects.


If nobody cares to share due to personal bias, fine. I'll keep doing research.
Thanks.

At 23:15 11/17/2005 -0500, you wrote:


At 07:09 PM 11/17/2005, you wrote:
BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana" 
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.

I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)



Well, I am a General Contractor who owns a lot of this stuff. I don't 
particularly like Black and Decker anything. I must of missed the first 
post what are you trying to cut?





BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan


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Best,
Duncan


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RE: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[dsinc]

Thanks Bobby.  Good to know.  Don't have a CMS yet. Hoping to avoid that 
expense.
I suspect that the BIL's rec is based on his experiences 25 years ago when 
he used to build/rehab his houses.  I suspect blade technology has advanced 
in the last 25yrs! :)
Milwaukee has both steel and carbide 40T blades for my saw.  I'll look at 
those too.


At 07:24 11/18/2005 -0500, you wrote:


I have had one of these.  I was not greatly impressed.  But then I again, I
do not do a lot with it.  I have been impressed with my 10" Freud 60T on my
compound miter saw.

Bobby

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Subject: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade


BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana"
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.
I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)

BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan



Best,
Duncan


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Re: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[dsinc]

For the most part, I share your professional views re B&D.

I was asking because of a strong rec I got for the  B&D "Pirana" series saw 
blade w/40T.  Nothing more.  Perhaps they are not made any longer.  My 
current saw came with a 16T framing blade that cuts fine but leaves cuts 
rough and does too much splintering.  I was looking for a more general 
purpose blade for the long haul.  I have been told that a 40T blade is a 
very good compromise for my DIY projects.


If nobody cares to share due to personal bias, fine. I'll keep doing research.
Thanks.

At 23:15 11/17/2005 -0500, you wrote:


At 07:09 PM 11/17/2005, you wrote:
BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana" 
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.

I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)



Well, I am a General Contractor who owns a lot of this stuff. I don't 
particularly like Black and Decker anything. I must of missed the first 
post what are you trying to cut?





BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan


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Best,
Duncan


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RE: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[Bobby Heid]

I have had one of these.  I was not greatly impressed.  But then I again, I
do not do a lot with it.  I have been impressed with my 10" Freud 60T on my
compound miter saw.

Bobby

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dsinc
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 10:09 PM
To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
Subject: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade


BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana" 
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.
I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)

BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan

Re: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[Sam Franc]

Winterlight wrote:

At 07:09 PM 11/17/2005, you wrote:

BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the 
"Pirana" class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.

I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)




Well, I am a General Contractor who owns a lot of this stuff. I don't 
particularly like Black and Decker anything. I must of missed the first 
post what are you trying to cut?




I second this!
Sam

Re: [H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[Winterlight]

At 07:09 PM 11/17/2005, you wrote:
BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana" 
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.

I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)



Well, I am a General Contractor who owns a lot of this stuff. I don't 
particularly like Black and Decker anything. I must of missed the first 
post what are you trying to cut?





BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan


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[H] OT-Circ Saw Blade

[dsinc]

BIL says I should find a Black & Deker 7 1/4" saw blade of the "Pirana" 
class in a 40T mode to be a happy camper.

I'm googled out. Anyone got a clue?
Thanks... :)

BTW: The Milwaukee 6390-21 is a really nice sawdust-maker!


Best,
Duncan


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