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Vent saw blades
Replied Sep. 2, 2009
Vent saw blades
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Collins Sep. 6, 2009.
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The fire hooks unlimited blade (either 24 or 30 tooth) works very well. The warthog is actually a little too aggressive.It binds and trys to "run away" from the operator.Also very expensive,the firehooks blade is only around 80$ .
SystiMatic® makes a blade we are using cheap and cuts like mad for many applications. Even when the tips are knocked off it was much faster than other blades. By far the best all around multi use blade. And very inexpensive. Ill get more info on it…
Vincent,
I've found that the warthog is the blade to have for most jobs. As I'm sure you know, there is not any blade out there for every job.
Thanks Patrick,
I just Googled the CBT 24 and it looks very similar to the blade I was thinking about. (24T vs 12T Chopper).
When purchasing blades for rotary saws, you need to consider the saw that will be running the blade. Many blades require certain RPM's to perform efficiently, as well as the considerations for the diameter of the blade and arbor. I have used the War…
Looking for some opinions on circular vent saw blades. Specifically the Warthog vs the Chopper. Aside from price, what is your experience?
Awesome stop, poor lesson on PPE use.
Definetly a damn convincing argument for using smooth bore nozzles with stand-pipes.
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- At 4:45pm on April 29, 2008,
Frank Ricci said… - Take a look and sign up to our group we could use your input. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management. If you search groups by most members we are list at the top.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips.
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