Triton Saw Blade

[FrankN]

I have just acquired a new 9 1/4 saw for use with my Mk3 Triton. The salesman suggested that I should purchase an alternate blade to the basic tipped carbide ripping blade supplied and reccomended the Triton blade. Can anyone advise me if the Triton blade is superior to other blades on the market, as it seems much more expensive than most others.

[George]

I have a 9 1/4 " 60 tooth triton blade. I have no real complaints. It is excellent for crosscutting and pretty good for ripping. Perhaps the 40 tooth version would have been better as an all round blade. It is always a trade-off unless you buy dedicated ripping and cross cut blades. The nature of the triton workcentre (particularly with dust bag fitted) does not lend itself to regular changeovers. A combination blade is a good compromise.
Triton blades are expensive compared to low end blades but they are quite reasonable compared to the premium end of the market.

[barrysumpter]

I've got the triton saw which came with the 40 tooth saw blade. I recon the saw blade was worth $60 which made me think the saw was about $280. For me it was an excellent value for the precision and further investment in the Triton aussie company. There is just no comparison to cheaper blades.

I've still got my disposable black and decker 7 1/4" $20 blade for those quick and dirty hand held jobs. The cut is very rough. Caused by arbur float/vibration and cheap blade.

I still salivate over the $100 - 60 tooth Triton saw blade every time I go into bunnings. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/wink.gif



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer