Comments on: Can You Use A Metal-cutting Carbide Blade With The Makita 2414nbx Cut-off Saw?

By: spacejoh

spacejoh — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:27:59 +0000

Your cut-off saw won’t be able to use a carbide blade, but there is good news. It needs a reinforced chop saw designed for slower speeds, like your makita. Such saws run only $12 or $13 a piece and can be bought generic with good quality, like Hertel.
Try part number ACO-42882B on jlindustrial.com and you should be able to get your hands on some replacement blades at reasonable cost. They sell next day at ground rates to end users, so no worries. Your saw will be running by Tuesday.

By: Corky R

Corky R — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:27:59 +0000

As long as you use the proper size blade, there shouldn’t be any problem. Just make sure you don’t try to use a 10″ blade on an 8″ saw, or 12″ on a 10″, etc. Other than that most any carbide tipped saw blade should run at the speed you mentioned. You shouldn’t of course, try to cut metal with these blades. You need an abrasive blade for that.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:27:59 +0000

You need to check the maximum RPM rating of the DeWalt blade. It must be capable of running at 3800 RPM. Also check the literature from Makita, to see if they have any warnings about using a toothed blade with their saw.