rage TCT blades

[BrokenBiker]

How good (or bad) are the Rage blades that come as standard on the evolution mitre saws?

i have a rage mitre saw, but when i bought it i was only using it for clean wood and was given a good quality wood blade for it, now however i dont do nearly as much with wood but would like to use it for the odd bit of box section or flat bar for mitre cuts so need a new blade (i cant for the life of me find the original that i took off unused)

are the rage blades any good or is it worth spending on a different one?

 

[norlander]

When I used my Rage saw, I was lucky in that replacement blades for it were on the shelf at the DIY shed.
I don't think there were alternative blades (ie from De Walt etc) at the time. I found I increased blade life by cutting, lifting to let the blade spin, and working my way throught the cut if thats of use.
The Rage blades seemed ok to me, but I did not use mine a lot tbh.

 

[CompoSimmonite]

I have a Rage 2 chop saw. My first blade lasted for ages until I tried to cut some 2" solid bar. It overheated and some of the tips came off. Luckily I managed to get another cheaply and am being more careful this time. I believe you can get the blades resharpened and missing tips replaced so I'll look at this option instead next time a replacement needed

 

[Barlidge]

I found a few drips of cutting fluid prolong the life of the blade.

 

[BrokenBiker]

forgot to mention i always use rocol cutting fluid when i cut metal with anything that isnt abrasive...

wont be doing huge amounts with it, and nothing that needs to be done fast either, might pick up a rage blade and see how it does. at most it will probably be used for up to 50x50x3 box and maybe some 8x50 flat bar

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I've been happy with the results from mine, although it's not been worked to death. I find that lifting occasionally during the cut helps, but I've never used cutting oil..yet.

Just be aware of the amount of chips the saw produces, they get everywhere.

 

[BrokenBiker]

I've been happy with the results from mine, although it's not been worked to death. I find that lifting occasionally during the cut helps, but I've never used cutting oil..yet.

Just be aware of the amount of chips the saw produces, they get everywhere.

thats fine, i will be doing all my cutting on the patio and sweep it down after working out there. my little working area has walls behind where i cut so that should trap most of the swarf.

will pick one up when i get some steel next and see how it does

 

[skotl]

Ditto - very happy with performance and longevity

 

[CompoSimmonite]

thats fine, i will be doing all my cutting on the patio and sweep it down after working out there. my little working area has walls behind where i cut so that should trap most of the swarf.

will pick one up when i get some steel next and see how it does

I have a magnetic "wand" for clearing up the bulk of steel swarf.

 

[WorkshopChris]

Long sleeves and gloves or gauntlets are a must,it showers your arms with little hot shavings of steel.
I find the blades last quite a while, not to much force but don't let it rub either. But still a lot more expensive than a small bandsaw blade.

 

[BrokenBiker]

I have a magnetic "wand" for clearing up the bulk of steel swarf.

i occasionally use my shotgun cartridge pick up stick if ive got a lot, but usually the brush is enough to get it all in a bucket

 

[bricol]

Just don't try cutting stainless box section - removed the tips in double quick time!

Bought mine from Aldi, spare blades from Tesco of all places (cheapest). I use it a lot to hack up bits of tree into wood burner length bits - and the same blade with then cut glass conti-board straight, true and cleanly.

 

[norlander]

Long sleeves and gloves or gauntlets are a must,it showers your arms with little hot shavings of steel.

+1 on that and earmuffs cos the I find the racket is hideous.

 

[sardine]

Don't force the blade just let it chew at its own pace and you will get long life out of the blades. I use the circular saw version all the time, I love it.

 

[BrokenBiker]

update to this...i finally remembered to buy a blade today while stocking up on various things.

i must say im quite impressed, i have (well, had now) some old exhaust pipe from a fiesta and it cut it like it wasnt even there...added to that i bought a new wire brush for the grinder and within a few mins i had some very nicely cut joints and clean metal too...

for a second i actually considered trying to make an exhasut system...but theres nothing wrong with the one i have so decided against it

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I have a magnetic "wand" for clearing up the bulk of steel swarf.

Not sure if you already do this, but put the wand inside a poly bag and once all the chips are 'gathered', you just need to turn the bag outside in and all the cr*p is trapped in the bag and can be easily disposed of.

 

[nickk]

i converted my rage to a chop saw for site use ,cutting 16-30mm solid square & the edge soon goes ,i also suspect it overheats as said so maybe they are best suited to tube only.

 

[BrokenBiker]

i converted my rage to a chop saw for site use ,cutting 16-30mm solid square & the edge soon goes ,i also suspect it overheats as said so maybe they are best suited to tube only.

well the blades are only rated for 1/4"...or thats what it says on mine...something to do with the amoutn of teeth cutting at once i think