Replacement mitre saw blade - how many teeth ?

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HI FolksI have an elderly 'Performance pro' mitre/chop saw,with the original (brutal!) blade - which is 254 x 30 x 32t.It's grand for chopping up 4x2 for roof supports - but lacks finesse for 'posh' work.I want to get a decent (square) cut edge on some laminate flooring -so was looking for a replacement blade with finer teeth.Seems that this blade can be obtained in 40t, 60t and 80t -(all on Amazon) what's recommended for general 'fine' use ?I'd appreciate your suggestions (I'll be keeping the original 32tblade for 'rough' work).ThanksAdrian

Frank Erskine · Accepted Answer

Angle grinder, of course.

Bob Minchin · Answer

Would that be with 40, 60 or 80 grit abrasive?Bob

A.Lee · Answer

More teeth equal better finish. Get the 80 teeth, but only use it onfine work, not chopping up 3x2.Alan.

John Rumm · Answer

I would say 60 is plenty for fine work unless you are cutting very small parts (skimpy picture frame mouldings say). I have a 60 tooth TCT blade on mine and find that is fine for finish work on mouldings like cornice or architrave and also general cutting.

Adrian Brentnall · Answer

Thanks John....Not planning in getting into picture-framing  -but the original blade's a bit 'agricultural' for anything that's going to be on show....Adrian

Tabby · Answer

More teeth equals finer and smoother. But number of teeth isnt the only factor, and I suspect that's why your 32 teeth blade gives a rough finish. 40 teeth ought to be plenty for a perfect finish. More will just make the saw cut slower.

NT

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