Carbide saw blade differences?

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I didn't see a tool section on TBN so I hope to get the answer here...
What's the differences between C2, C3 and C6 carbide saw blades? I think it's something to do with hardness but which one is harder? Is harder the better? Any pro's and con's? Thanks for you help.
 
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stumpfield said:
I didn't see a tool section on TBN so I hope to get the answer here...
What's the differences between C2, C3 and C6 carbide saw blades? I think it's something to do with hardness but which one is harder? Is harder the better? Any pro's and con's? Thanks for you help.

Hi Stumpfield,
I think you answered your own question. I believe its the hardness of the carbide teeth. Try a search in Google. C6 being the toughest.
 
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stumpfield said:
I didn't see a tool section on TBN so I hope to get the answer here...
What's the differences between C2, C3 and C6 carbide saw blades? I think it's something to do with hardness but which one is harder? Is harder the better? Any pro's and con's? Thanks for you help.

I might be wrong, but if you're looking at a circular saw blade that is C6, walk away. That is entirely too hard. I don't think you want anything harder than an C4 for a saw blade. If it is too hard, it will be brittle, which translates into shatter. If you're looking for a saw blade for a table saw, get the Forrest. Expensive, but worth every penny.
 
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jeffinsgf said:
I might be wrong, but if you're looking at a circular saw blade that is C6, walk away. That is entirely too hard. I don't think you want anything harder than an C4 for a saw blade. If it is too hard, it will be brittle, which translates into shatter. If you're looking for a saw blade for a table saw, get the Forrest. Expensive, but worth every penny.

Oops, I wish I read this earlier. So, harder is not necessary better:eek: :eek: Just bought a whole bunch of C6 carbide circular saw blades at a closed out sale. I thought I got myself a bargain but I guess not anymore.:mad: Is it dangerous to use C6 carbibe blade to cut wood with a circular saw? Does it shatter easily? If I can't cut wood, what can it use for?
 
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I think youll be fine.

If you dont use them for wood you can also cut non ferris metals, plastics, all kinds of stuff.
 
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stumpfield said:
Oops, I wish I read this earlier. So, harder is not necessary better:eek: :eek: Just bought a whole bunch of C6 carbide circular saw blades at a closed out sale. I thought I got myself a bargain but I guess not anymore.:mad: Is it dangerous to use C6 carbibe blade to cut wood with a circular saw? Does it shatter easily? If I can't cut wood, what can it use for?

It's not dangerous, just don't be surprised to see a broken tooth every now and then. Hand saw? Those kind of blades are fine. Get a good quality blade for your table saw, though.
 

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