half decent chopsaw/mitre saw blades for multi-use?

[SlowSteve]

Hello all.

I have a chopsaw I am in the process of fettling and building a smaller norm-style table for.

It is still using it's original 15-odd tooth blade, which is designed for hacking up 2x4's and it tears everything it touches to pieces.

Can you point me in the direction of a brand or supplier of half decent blades for these saws please, and offer some guidance on what to look for to get a bit more of a refined cut? I will be mixing cutting hardwoods and softwoods, with softwoods more commonly.

I know that, for example, CMT do good blades, but I'm not sure about tooth counts, and which model in the range to go for.

If I could avoid spending a fortune, that would be great as well.

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

Steve

 

[Bradshaw Joinery]

http://www.cutting-solutions.co.uk

Speak to doug, he should sort you out.

 

[Jelly]

Atkinson Walker - you can order more or less anything you need from their website direct or get the common sizes through workshop heaven.

 

[woodpig]

I bought one of those Erbauer multi use blades at Screwfix for £14.99. It's knackered since cutting some steel tubes but I'll be getting another one as it cut softwood really well!

 

[Mark A]

Freud, Cutting Solutions, Atkinson Walker and Wealdens.