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Hi,

 

need to replace the table saw blade. I don't want the cheapest blade but also don't want to be paying for the very best as i just don't use it that much.

 

any suggestions

 

I'm looking for a 254mm (30mm bore) 40T and a 60T

 

there is a 2 pack here http://www.amazon.co.uk/PACK-10-254MM-BLADES-TEETH/dp/B004OFUGEM/ref=sr_1_31?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1383517062&sr=1-31&keywords=254mm+circular+saw+blades but i imagine they are pretty cheap but i don't know the brand. anybody tried this brand before?

 

Did wonder about these http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Circular+Saw+Blades/TCT+Circular+Saw+Blade+250+x+30mm/d80/sd3137/p47573 from toolstation but silverline is pretty budget. Although at that price could use and abuse and replace more often.

 

Can't seem to find anything in between

this one http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-tct-circular-saw-blade-40t-255x30mm/34080 is £32 for 1 blade.

 

 

any suggestions

 

thanks

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hi agent-zed, I use the toolstation ones most of the time at work, on new house builds, find them ok, I use them in my mitre saw also in my circular saw and get quite a lot of use out of them, that is until I go through a few nails but for the price not too bothered, cheap enough to replace, end of the day it all depends on what your cutting, hth ivan

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hi we have tryed the cheap ones and as the saying goes you get what you pay for,it depends on what sort of qaulity cut you need,we are joinery and use our table saw everday we have a couple on the go we pay about £80 for ours but once you have them if you look after it they should last a life time,we get them shapened once a month then there like new and only cost £10 per blade

hope this helps dave

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cool thanks for the replies. Ive been trying not to buy the cheapest ones purely because they are the cheapest recently. But sounds like they aren't too bad.

Might buy the toolstation ones and see how i get on then buy more expensive ones if they aren't doing the job. The summit ones sound nice from the blurb.

 

Just starting to get into woodwork a bit so got a few things to make like a new oak dining table, although the wood is going to be ~£300 from what i've priced up so far, still should be fun :)

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oh yeah prob a dum question but whats the difference between 254mm and 250mm? apart from the obvious 4mm :)

does it make a difference?

I'm just replacing with 254mm as that was what was in there, but more options with 250mm as well i guess.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Bought a draper expert blade in the end as seemed reasonable price and looks well made as far as I can tell. Will find out soon I guess.

 

Next question ... Looking at small bandsaws anyone used a silverline bandsaw http://www.toolbox.co.uk/silverline-bandsaw-350w-5286-121625

 

It looks the same as the Titan and the draper models which get ok reviews although most say to buy a new decent blade and spend time setting it up to get a decentish saw. http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/09681-DRAPER?gclid=CKnAjays7LoCFckBwwodr0kAVA this one looks the same as the silverline. Does it come out the same factory?

 

Any recommendations for bandsaws up to around 150 quid. There are quite a lot but the squarer ones seem to only be 250watts unlike the one above which is 350watts which I am thinking more power is better. Eg http://www.tooled-up.com/product/draper-professional-200mm-two-wheel-bandsaw-250w-240v/195588/?Referrer=googleproductlisting&gclid=CN3UpMys7LoCFSbHtAodcGQAIg is only 250watts.

 

 

Ay thoughts appreciated. Thanks

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What depth of cut & throat width do you need on a regular basis & it what material? The small "hobby" machines are very light-weight & a pain to make a straight cut,both vertically & following a line ( blade tension insufficient) Forget about the accessories the fence will not help you cut a parallel strip as the blade wanders off line & it's impossible to return to line 'cause the fence is in the way. Recon you need to look at double your budget to obtain a decent machine, look at Record , Draper Expert, Metabo, Dewalt for quality & a machine that is able to cut twice the thickness you require on a regular job; blade tension is the secret.

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Its only going to be for the odd bits and pieces that i can't be bothered to drag the bench saw out for, or if i want to do something a bit weirder like cutting shapes out.

 

Perhaps i'll have a look at second hand. I want a surface planer as well so its starting to get expensive :)

 

Is there an advantage to the 3 wheel types i've seen a few small machines that must have 3 wheels as they are much deeper. It it purely for depth of material? or are they better/worse or just an older style.

 

thanks

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