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Although it is understandable that power tools have received the greatest attention here, those wit and wise Pro Tool Reviews editors like to be in touch with new accessories such as blades at any time. After all, what is the use of a large saw with a band saw blade? Cabinets, cabinets, and decorations—you know, things that people see and touch—need more sophisticated blades. This is what Milwaukee's ultra-fine polished blades are all about.

As early as February, Milwaukee announced 30 (ie, thirty) new round blades with diameters ranging from 5-3/8" to 12", ranging from general purpose to ultra-fine polishing. All these blades use anti-friction coating and laser cutting technology.

As you may already know, well-finished circular saw blades have some things in common (except for roundness!)-heat resistance in the form of anti-friction coatings and proper tension, vibration control of the blade in the form of small cuts or separation, And the tooth pattern with slits.

It is not difficult to see the reason-heat will cause the blade to warp slightly, resulting in unreal cuts. Vibration can also make cutting inaccurate. When the blade leaves the material, the frame tooth pattern with thick slits can cause tearing. This is especially important because finer finishes are usually made of hardwood (which is harder to cut and generates more heat and vibration). So let's get to the point and look at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Ultra Fine Finish blades are laser cut from 100% steel. This method is more accurate than other methods such as plasma cutting, or on the low-quality end, the stamping process. Perhaps needless to say, the rounder the blade, the better. The centrifugal force of imperfect circular blades can cause oscillation/vibration. If you have ever driven unbalanced tires, you will understand what I mean. Perfect roundness is not even enough-the mandrel hole must be perfectly round and perfectly centered. This is a lot of perfect realization!

A closer inspection of the tooth profile of the blade reveals alternating bevels. This is the aptly named alternating top bevel pattern or ATB. Imagine the blade in the cutting process and press the slow motion button: you will realize that it takes two teeth to complete a complete cut. The first tooth removed a lot of material, and the one behind it was cleaned and finished with a smooth surface treatment.

For this reason, the kerf (or cutting width) for a 10-inch blade is minimized to 0.094 inches, and a 12-inch blade is minimized to 0.118 inches. But perhaps more important is the angle of the hook or rake. This is the angle at which the tooth is inserted into the wood, indicating how aggressively the blade is cutting.

Standard hooks are about 5° – 15°, although they can be smaller (even negative) and more aggressive. Milwaukee doesn't list these angles on these blades, but you can see that they are very loose and seem to be set up well and can be done well.

Finally, the teeth are cobalt-infused tungsten carbide, don't put it too thin (see what I did there?). This makes Milwaukee Ultra Fine Finish Blades the toughest customer you can get. Hardness should mean that the teeth remain sharp and the incisions are kept clean to accommodate many future jobs.

The blade has an anti-friction coating, which is heat resistant and prevents the blade from warping and wood burning. The coating is also designed to prevent accumulation of asphalt. What is pitch? Carefully observe the use of a good circular saw blade, you will definitely find residual glue, resin and wood chips around the esophagus. This is the pitch, which can make the blade perform poorly.

No matter how many anti-friction designs the blade uses, heat is still a byproduct of cutting. By allowing expansion and contraction, the thin expansion gap further improves the adverse effects of heat on the blades.

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Both of the Milwaukee ultra-fine polished blades reviewed here use ring tension to ensure that the blades will not deform when running at high speeds. They are suitable for corded and cordless tools and are designed for cutting softwood, hardwood, melamine, medium density fiberboard, plywood, paneling and molds.

Before bringing Milwaukee Ultra Fine Finish Blades to the scene, I cut some test pieces in the store. I am just anxious to use blades, but I also want to give them a challenge. Hidden in a corner of the store is an old miter saw and a table saw. Both saws have had better days, and the Milwaukee blade cuts well with them. I go to the work site with confidence, and they will perform well with my adjustment tool.

Pro tip: Handle all blades carefully, especially finishing blades. The teeth are very sharp and can easily cut you. Your natural reaction may be to drop it and hit the concrete floor to do no good to your blade.

These blades work beautifully. There is a sense of satisfaction when you see a cut that is perfectly smooth and without tears. When the trimming pieces are close to each other without gaps, this satisfaction extends to the finished work. I have used Milwaukee ultra-fine finishing blades in some finishing work, and they are as smooth as possible. The blade even overcomes the shortcomings of old saws to produce excellent results. I must say that Milwaukee does a very good job with these blades.

You can use inferior blades for frame design, but there is no room for maneuver for finishing woodworking and fine woodworking. Milwaukee's new series of ultra-finished circular saw blades has reached its goal. The main body of the blade is laser cut to achieve precise roundness. The ATB tooth profile and fine cut produce a beautiful and clean cut. The cobalt-infused tungsten carbide tooth is very hard and durable. The anti-friction coating and expansion groove can reduce heat and prevent hardwood burns. I have no doubt that your decoration work and other finished wood products will be more suitable for the excellent work of Milwaukee.

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Jeff Crisp has completed almost every woodworking task in his 35-year career. When he doesn't build things, he likes to be on the golf course. Jeff knows that just because some tools don't have many obvious differences doesn't mean there is nothing to discuss.

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Thanks for the great overview. I appreciate some of the information. This seems to just reiterate the talking points of Milwaukee. You did add a lot of information for educational purposes. For me, as a businessman and business owner. I prefer more in-depth reviews and comparisons. I rarely put new blades on anything, nothing but triumphant. There have been a few times...Anyway, I just want to hear in-depth analysis, even something that may annoy the manufacturer if this is true. It will only stimulate them to improve quality. I am a little interested...Read more »

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