Thanks for taking your time to read our information on the best blade for a mitre saw that are currently available in the UK. In this article we want to show you what is available, and more importantly, what important features to look out for, when you come to make blade purchases.
Mitre saw blades are very similar to circular saw blades and table saw blades. They have a hole in the centre and this is referred to as the “bore.” This is used to attach the blade to the saw. Different manufacturers use different bore sizes so you will always want to check that. You can purchase “reduction rings” which allow different sized bores to be used on your saw.
Blades also come in different sizes and that is the most important thing to get right when buying a blade for your mitre saw. You can read more detail below.
Read our top tips before you buy
If you go into a store to buy a mitre saw blade, you will typically find them sold as circular saw blades, table saw blades and/or mitre saw blades. That is because all 3 power tools essentially use the same blade types.
There are 4 things to consider before you buy any blade:
- Blade size – this is the most important consideration. Blades come in 210mm, 216mm, 250 mm, 260mm, 305mm and 315mm. The size of blade you need is always determined by your saw.
- Bore size – this is the hole in the centre of the blade that attaches the blade to the saw. The bore hole slips over the saw’s arbor and is then locked in place. This can vary by manufacturer and ideally the blade you buy should have the same size as your saw.
- No of teeth – the number of teeth determines the quality/fineness of the cut. The more teeth per inch (TPI) the finer the finish will be. Something like 40 TPI is ok for normal cutting but for a fine finish 80+ TPI is much better.
- Material being cut – Most people will want to cut wood, but some will want to cut thin metal or plastic. Blades suitable for wood can be used to cut plastic. Cutting thin metal needs a different blade type. They are really only suitable for thin metal though such as aluminium.
Our Top Mitre Saw Blade Picks for UK Buyers
- Best general purpose mitre saw blade – Evolution Power Tools Multi-Material TCT Blade (210 mm)
- Best mitre saw blade for fine cuts – Saxton TCT 80 TPI Blade
- Best mitre saw blade for MDF and Fibre boards – Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI
- Best mitre saw blade for skirting – Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI
- Best mitre saw blade for laminate flooring -Saxton CT18580TTCG20B TCT Blade
- Best mitre saw blade for oak and hard woods – Dewalt DW3106P5 Mitre Saw Blade
- Best mitre saw blade for trim – Bosch Professional Multi Material
- Best 210mm mitre saw blade – Saxton TCT Circular Wood Saw Blade 210mm
- Best 255mm mitre saw blade – Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI Multi Material Mitre Saw Blade
- Best blade for cutting thin metal – Evolution (T355TCT-90CS) – 355 mm Saw Blade
1. Evolution Power Tools Multi-Material TCT Blade
This is a multi-purpose mitre saw blade that can cut mild steel, aluminium, plastic, wood and wood with nails through it.
It has high grade carbide teeth and made from Japanese steel.
This is suitable for a 210mm mitre saw (8.25″) with a bore size of 25.4 mm and the blade is a 24 tooth blade, which is fine for general cutting of all materials
This is currently the best selling blade on the UK market. That is because it is a multi-purpose blade making it ideal for cutting any material, so very versatile and lasts for a long time.
94% buyer satisfaction based on 6,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 210mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 24
2. Saxton TCT 80 TPI Blade
For any type of fine cutting, you need a good quality blade with at least 60 teeth per inch (TPI) and a thin kerf.
This blade ticks those boxes with a 2.4 mm kerf and 80 TPI
The blade is made from hardened steel, with long lasting carbide teeth, and an offset tooth design. This design scores the surface of the wood which then cleanly cuts the wood before the following teeth remove the chip.
This is suitable for a 210mm mitre saw (8.25″) with a bore size of 25.4 mm.
94% buyer satisfaction based on 1,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 210mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 80
3. Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI Multi Material Mitre Saw Blade
Medium density fibreboard (MDF) boards are man made boards. It is a board made from sawdust and shavings mixed with resin and wax, and made using high heat and pressure. Usually sold in sheets for making shelves and furniture.
It is actually very easy to cut and even with a basic mitre saw blades leaves a neat finish.
You don’t really need a high end blade to cut MDF and we would recommend the Evolution Rage blade for MDF cutting.
94% buyer satisfaction based on 6,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 255mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 28
4. Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI Multi Material Mitre Saw Blade
Mitre saws are regularly used to make 45 degree angle cuts in skirting boards. The important thing to remember is the width of the skirting board as they are available in 94mm, 119mm and 169mm sizes.
Your saw needs to be big enough to cater for the right blade size and that is the most important thing.
Skirting boards can be made from soft wood, hard wood or MDF covered with a veneer. For cutting skirting boards we would recommend the same blade as that for MDF, shown to the right.
94% buyer satisfaction based on 6,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 255mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 28
5. Saxton CT18580TTCG20B TCT Blade
For any type of laminate flooring you will always need a blade that can deliver a very fine cut as that avoids the laminate chipping at the edges.
This blade from Saxton has 80TPI making it a good choice, and it also has a very thin kerf (width of the blade) to make a nice thin cut, which really helps improve accuracy.
This blade is good for laminated and Bi-laminate plastic and is available in various diameters.
90% buyer satisfaction based on 200+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 185mm, Bore Size: 20mm, TPI: 80
6. Dewalt DW3106P5 Mitre Saw Blade
This 10″ Dewalt mitre saw blade is one of the best sellers in the UK and is an ideal choice for harder woods
They are expensive, but at the end of the day, you do get what you pay for.
The blades are long lasting as they are made from tungsten carbide
The blade has also been computer balanced which reduces any type of vibration.
96% buyer satisfaction based on 7,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 254mm, Bore Size: 16mm, TPI: 32
7. Bosch Professional Multi Material
Trim is used for finishing and as such has to be super neat
This Bosch professional mitre saw blade has 96TPI and leaves one of the best finished we have ever seen.
For a single blade it is expensive, but this blade lasts for a very long time and is certainly worth the initial investment
The blade has alternate trapezoidal/flat carbide teeth that ensure a powerful cut with a very clean kerf in a wide variety of materials
It also has body and expansion slots to reduce vibration and reduce heat build-up
92% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 254mm, Bore Size: 30mm, TPI: 96
8. Saxton TCT Circular Wood Saw Blade 210mm
If you own a 210mm mitre saw then you need a blade that fits and this one is ideal.
It also comes with reduction rings (16, 20 and 25mm)
This is a good general purpose blade ideal for cutting softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, multi-board panels, MDF,etc
The 80TPI ensure that a fine neat finish is left.
92% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 210mm, Bore Size: 30mm, TPI: 80
9. Evolution RAGEBLADE255MULTI Multi Material Mitre Saw Blade
If you own a 255mm mitre saw then you need a blade that fits and this one is ideal.
This blade can cut wood, wood with nails, mild steel, aluminium, and plastic
This is a high quality blade with high grade tungsten carbide teeth that have an anti-kickback gullet and a thin kerf.
94% buyer satisfaction based on 6,000+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 255mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 28
10. Evolution (T355TCT-90CS) – 355 mm Saw Blade
This blade is a great choice for cutting metal and has been designed to specifically cut thin steel, box sections, angle iron, steel plate, pipes and tubes etc.
It has a hardened blade body with high tungsten carbide teeth (90TPI)
These are expensive blades but worth it if you cut a lot of metal.
86% buyer satisfaction based on 1,500+ online buyer reviews
Key Features: Blade Diameter: 355mm, Bore Size: 25.4mm, TPI: 90
Mitre Saw Blade UK Buying Guide
When you buy a mitre saw, then most of the manufacturers, usually include one general purpose blade. Some of these will be suitable for cutting wood only, whereas other ones will be able to cut through different materials. These are often referred to as multi-purpose blades.
This type of blade will indeed work pretty well and will certainly fulfil its purpose in getting you off to a start. There is little doubt, that should you want to get the full use out of your saw, you will want to purchase a few blades, to be able to do different types of work.
Circular saw blades and mitre saw blades are almost identical. Circular saws are typically used for general cutting, whereas a mitre saw is used for more precise cutting and for making mitre or bevel joints. The basics of the clade are however essentially the same.
The quality of the blade will always be down to the number of teeth per inch (TPI), the hook angle, the material it is made of, the chip grind, the kerf and the bore size and blade size.
Mitre Saw Blade Sizes
You will need to buy a blade that fits your saw. So for example if you have bought the popular 10″ Mitre saw, then you will want to make sure that you get a 10″ blade. That sounds pretty simple but some people do think they can fit different blades and they will work ok.
They vary in diameter with the most popular being 210 mm (8.25″) and the 255 mm (10″). However, these vary in size from 185-305mm) See full list size just below.
They also are manufactured and expressed by the number of teeth in the blade. As explained above, the more teeth there are the finer the cut. Typical examples are 24 teeth for ripping wood, 40-50 teeth for general purpose work and 60 or 80 teeth for cross cutting and finer work.
- 185mm (7.25″)
- 190mm (7.5″)
- 210mm (8.25″)
- 216mm (8.5″)
- 250mm (9.8″)
- 254mm (10″)
- 255mm (10″)
- 260mm (10.25″)
- 305mm (12″)
Cutting Depth
This is often overlooked and is a mistake made by many first time buyers. Have a look at the image to the right of a typical saw blade. The red line indicates the diameter of the blade in this case 185mm.
The smaller green line is the bore size, the small hole in the middle that goes around the arbor of your saw to hold the blade in place. In this case that is 20 mm
So the actual cutting depth of the blade is, the diameter minus the bore size (185-20 = 165) divided by 2 which is 82.5mm
So this blade could cut through a 2″ (50mm) or a 3″ (75mm) but not a 4″ (100mm) piece of wood.
So the actual cutting depth is always slightly less than half the diameter of the blade.
Bore Size
We have shown the bore size above using the thin green line. Each miter saw has a certain bore size, and this narrows down your options for blades that fit perfectly on to your saw.
For example , if your mitre saw has an attachment size of 30mm, you will need a blade with the same bore size.
You can however buy what are called reduction rings. If you find a blade you want to use with a larger bore, you can then fit a reduction ring to make it fit. These are also known as reducing rings or inner hole adapters.
Teeth Per Inch (TPI)
The TPI is one of the most important descriptions to understand. You will see that these blades are described by the number of teeth and a typical description would be something like 25-Tooth or 60-Tooth. This refers to the number of teeth around the circumference or rim of the actual blade. The more teeth there are, then the smoother the cut.
The principle behind this is that, the more teeth there are on a blade, then the smoother and finer your cut will be. Saw blades with less teeth will be faster and more aggressive to use, but the finish will be somewhat rougher.
That is ok if you are doing general purpose work such as cutting wood for studs or something that will be covered up eventually. For finer and neater work, you need a blade with more teeth.
Ideally you should have a mixture of blades. Keep a 40 tooth blade for general work and also have an 80 tooth blade for finer cuts. If you are working on woods like veneers or plywood, then you would also need an 80 tooth, as otherwise the finish would look pretty rough.
For very fine finishes blades are available with 100TPI and are mainly used by furniture makers who need a very smooth and fine finish.
The Hook Angle
You can find this measurement written on the blade or on the packaging. This is the amount the tooth leans back from the cut. From minus 5 to positive 7 is an ideal measurement, as this prevents what is called snagging or grabbing of the blade which can cause problems.
This does start to get technical and to be honest most people will probably never need to care. For those who like the detail, the only time you would ever consider looking at this hook angle, is if you are cutting different types of wood all the time.
If you are ever cutting metal or Melamine then you will need a negative hook. Our advice is that if it states on the packaging that the blade is suitable for cutting certain types of wood, then it will always have the right hook on the teeth of the blade.
Triple Chip Grind
A fancy term but an important one. This is actually about each tooth on the blade and they way it is constructed. The better blades will have what is called a tombstone look to them, and one edge of the blade will have been triple grinded. This not only cuts harder materials better, but will also add more life to your blade.
There are also flat top grinds (FTG) and one known as an “alternate top bevel.”(ATB) Most ripping blades will use the flat top grind and cross cuts use an ATB. We would recommend that for almost all purposes stuck with the triple grind and you will be fine.
Mitre Saw Blade Materials
Blades are made from different materials, and it is important to understand, which are the best in terms of cutting capability, how long they will last and also get a good understanding of the price differences.
Kerf
This is a phrase that you will here when people describe saw blades. The simplest way to understand this is that it is the thickness of the actual cut itself. The wider the blade, then the bigger the kerf will be. A thinner kerf means a neater cut.
Things to Remember
When picking the best blade for a mitre saw, then remember the following checklist:
- What material are you cutting? There are general purpose blades, blades for laminates, for fine finishes, for metal etc
- How fine do you want the finish to be – the more teeth per inch on the blade, the finer the cut will be.
- The size of the blade that fits your saw is vitally important
- Check the bore size matches your saw or buy reduction rings if necessary
You don’t have to match the blade brand to the saw brand. Once you know the size of blade on your mitre saw then you can pick any brand that has a matching size and bore size.
Mitre Saw Blade FAQ
No. As long as the diameter and the bore size matches that of your saw, that blade will fit on any compatible sized saw. If you have a larger mitre saw, then you can also use reduction rings to make smaller bore sizes fit.
The blades are essentially the same. They are circular, have a diameter, a bore hole and a certain number of teeth per inch(TPI) On a mitre saw or circular saw the blade moves away from you, whereas on a table saw the blade spins towards you.
All mitre saws turn in a clockwise direction. Therefore, the simplest way to remember this is that the teeth on the blade should always point down the way. This is really important as fitting it the other way can cause injury.
It really depends primarily on the quality of the blade. However, as a general guideline blades last anything between 60-120 hours of continuous use, before they need to be replaced. Most home owners use a mitre saw from time to time so blades last a long time. For professionals and the trades they will need to be changed more regularly.
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