PortaBand saw blade(which works best)

[jonesmoto]

What is the best saw blade to use on my PortaBand for cutting metal, from tubing to 1/4 plate? What is best for cutting aluminum? What are you all using? Thanks

[E.rodz]

the blades that you want to use that will work well for your steel needs that I have used with great luck are lenox blades or starret 14 teeth per inch. works well .alum is a differnt story you want about a 6 to 10 teeth per inch and a little soap on the blade once in a while to stop the aluminum from sticking to the blade.what I use for aluminum more than anything is my table saw or miter saw .with a reg cabide blade same thing with the soap on the blade for anti stick works better than anything else.just put some ear plugs in and a face shield is a good idea.:)