Product Features

• Designed for cutting dense materials – up to 3/4" thick
• Special teardrop shape makes it extremely strong and durable
• Fits the Taurus 3 Ring Saw
• Kit includes one blade and two red grommets

Product Description

The Mega Blade is engineered with a special teardrop shape that makes it extremely strong and durable. This blade is used differently than the standard Omni- directional blades. It cuts mainly on the front and back, so to create a curve you will guide the material around the blade. It cuts faster when pulling towards yourself and slower pushing away and slowest sideways. The Mega blade is so rigid that it can damage the saw itself if used improperly by pushing too hard. So, keep in mind the "golden rule" to let the saw do the cutting and do not force the material. The Mega blade will cut dense materials such as marble, granite and porcelain up to 3/4" thick.

The flocked belt (sold separately) #5750 is recommended for use with this blade, providing the best blade support and stability while cutting.

• Blade Shape: Tear Drop .072 Diameter (front) x .150 (front to back), inside is pointed.
• Grit is aggressive.
• Material Thickness Capacity: 3/4", normal use is fused glass, stained glass, ceramic tile, or stone. You may have to remove the stabilizer foot to use the full 3/4" capacity.
• What to Avoid: Do not cut thin dichroic glass as it will chip easily.
• Demonstrate to students its action prior to letting them use it. Explain the tear drop shape and directionally dependent speeds (faster when pulling, slower when pushing, slowest sideways).
• Average Blade Life: 50-100 hours

1. All blades cut the same materials: glass, tile, stone, shell, nonferrous metals, hard plastics such as acrylic and polycarbonate, and anything that has a similar density to these materials.
2. All blades use the same belt and grommets. Blades are interchangeable with the same belt and grommets and do not need to be changed unless they are excessively worn.
3. Always let the blade do the cutting. Forcing the blade through the material in a hurry will not only cause a slower cut but can also shorten the blade life. There is an optimum speed for each blade in each material; you can feel it while you are cutting. Sensitivity to this causes extremely long blade life. Defined, it is the point at which you get maximum cutting speed for minimal pressure.