Blade Coatings and Teeth for Aluminum Cutting: What to Look For
The teeth matter more than the coating when you cut aluminum. Here is how tooth count, grind and carbide tips affect clean, burr-free cuts.
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Read post: Blade Coatings and Teeth for Aluminum Cutting: What to Look For
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