Circular Saw Blades

[paul24dual]

I'm probably going to get slated for doing this, but i have just bought an Evolution Rage circular saw to have a go on but was wondering if you could recommend any quality blade i could fit to it. It cuts ok but it does leave quite a rough edge (is this normal on circular saws?) Could i fit a fine cut blade and would that help?

Thanks
Paul

 

[carlb40]

The supplied blade will be a general purpose blade, designed to cut metal/ timber. So a proper timber blade will give a better cut, also increasing the tooth count will give better cross cutting results.

If you let us know the blade and bore size we can help with specifics. Freud blades are good. At the moment i am trying out the axi contract blade range on my 18v cordless saw. So far the results are very good.

 

[MMUK]

Are you cutting along the grain or across it? My Evo leaves a nice fine cut cross grain. I occasionally get some splintering along the grain in softwood though.

If it's the 1B, the blade is 185mm x 20mm bore, a standard size.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

Using an 80 tooth blade assuming its sharp will leave a cut like its been planed

But don't try and rip with it or you'll set fire to the sawdust

 

[paul24dual]

Thanks guys this is the blade that is fitted

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tool-a ... mm-9806567

 

[MMUK]

Thanks guys this is the blade that is fitted

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tool-a ... mm-9806567

If it's a Rage, it should be the 20 tooth version with orange label, not the 16 tooth green label. Like this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Evolution ... 4897.l4275

 

[carlb40]

Thanks guys this is the blade that is fitted

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tool-a ... mm-9806567

Ahhh 16 teeth is a rip blade, so will never give great results cross cutting.

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I suspect the term "multi-purpose" in that context actually means "totally useless at everything". Get a decent quality blade (freud etc) with at least 40 teeth, pref 60 or 80 but expect to pay 3 times that for good quality.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Contact Doug Perry at cutting-solutions. He will sell you a good blade at a fair price.
S

 

[paul24dual]

oops! i meant i bought a evolution fury not a rage. The green one!!

 

[paul24dual]

Are you cutting along the grain or across it? My Evo leaves a nice fine cut cross grain. I occasionally get some splintering along the grain in softwood though.

If it's the 1B, the blade is 185mm x 20mm bore, a standard size.

I'm cutting across the grain. MMUK, Where do you buy your replacement blades from for your evo?

 

[MMUK]

Are you cutting along the grain or across it? My Evo leaves a nice fine cut cross grain. I occasionally get some splintering along the grain in softwood though.

If it's the 1B, the blade is 185mm x 20mm bore, a standard size.

I'm cutting across the grain. MMUK, Where do you buy your replacement blades from for your evo?

I wore my original one out cutting thick wall alu. I bought a replacement from Amazon for £13 (they're now £15, same as B&Q). I do however have quite a few Irwin Contractor blades I picked up for my old saw some years ago on clearance that I've been using. They are only a 16mm bore but I've been opening the bore out with a step drill to 20mm. I've currently got a 24tpi blade fitted.

 

[paul24dual]

Do you think these will be any good?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/12125498 ... =95&ff19=0

I have emailed Doug at cutting solutions too!!

Also would a 184mm blade fit. Mine is a 185mm.?