Everyone says to always use a new blade, but my old one saved a job in Denver.

I was installing a big storefront window last month, and my new carbide blade snapped halfway through the cut. The only other blade in my truck was a worn down one I keep for rough work. I put it on the saw, went slow with extra cutting oil, and it finished the cut clean. The glass fit perfect and the client never knew. When has an old tool actually worked better for you?

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the_wren1mo ago

Exactly! A worn blade can be more forgiving on tricky cuts. The smaller teeth don't grab as hard, so you get less chatter. Sometimes the old way is the right way for the job.

charliew991mo ago

Interesting point, @the_wren. So for a really thin piece of trim, you'd actually pick a duller blade on purpose?