Are old saw blades worth money?

According to the statistics, old circular saw blades are worth about 6 cents a pound or $3 per thousand pounds. If you own a steel recycling business, this quantity would not even cover your transportation costs. In fact, steel experts say that the only way to make money from these things is through volume.

Can you use a circular saw blade on a table saw?

Circular saw blades are designed for use with miter saws, table saws, radial arm saws, cut-off saws and standard circular saws. Many circular blades can be used interchangeably between devices.

What to do with old skill saw blades?

You can recycle old circular saw blades by taking them to a recycling center in your area. Circular saw blades are made of steel and, like other metals, can be recycled if you find the right place for it.

What can I do with a table saw blade?

If that grip is made of untreated wood, you should be able to recycle it at your local recycling center. You will need to remove the grip from the saw blade first. After that, look for the wood recycling bin. If the handle is made of treated wood or plastic, you will need to throw the handle in the trash.

What table saw blade is best for ripping?

The teeth on 40-tooth general-purpose blades are adept at both ripping and crosscutting. For a primary blade, I prefer the 40-tooth general-purpose blades. They rip slightly faster than the 50-tooth blades, because they have fewer teeth, and crosscut just as well, because all the teeth are crosscut-friendly.

How long does a table saw blade last?

That said, an average table saw blade will last about 2-4 years until it needs to be replaced. Sometimes, you don’t even have to replace your table saws blade… a simple cleaning and sharpening will do.

Can you put two blades on a circular saw?

A dual blade saw is all about control. With it, you can cut forward, cut backward, cut up, or cut down. Kickback is not entirely eliminated but it is greatly reduced. Additionally, a twin blade saw delivers a cleaner, sharper cut than single blade saws, even when fitted with toothy blades.

How many teeth do I need on my circular saw blade?

A 40-tooth blade works fine for most cuts through plywood. Blades with 60 or 80 teeth should be used on veneered plywood and melamine, where the thin veneers are likely to blow out on the underside of the cut, a characteristic known as tearout. MDF requires even more teeth (90 to 120) to get the cleanest cut.

What are the different types of table saw blades?

Note: If burning is still a problem, turn to “Tips for Burn-Free Table Saw Cuts” on page 38. There are four basic blade types, determined by the shape, or grind, of their teeth. They are flat top grind (FTG), alternate top bevel (ATB), combination (ATBR), and triple-chip grind (TCG) [Figure 1 and Photo A].

How many teeth should a table saw blade have?

In summary, 30 tooth and below for rips, 40-50 tooth for combination, and 60 tooth plus for cross-cuts. Keep in mind there are lots of other options and features associated with table saw blades like tooth configurations, angles, and coatings. But in my opinion, nothing impacts the results of the cut more than tooth count.

Can you use a table saw to cut splines?

If you’re going to use your table saw to cut slots for decorative splines you’ll want to use a ripping blade. The flat teeth leave a crisp, flat-bottomed groove. Other blades won’t, making the splines look sloppy. Click the pic to zoom in – these splines have a nice, tight fit.

What is the best table saw blade to cut plywood?

Behold, feast your eyes upon my three favorite tablesaw blades! Let’s start with the least important. We all cut plywood now and then, some of us more than others. Cutting plywood on a traditional cabinet saw is best done with an 80-tooth HATB (high alternate top bevel).