johnt365

What make and model of blade is KNOWN to work cutting the stock trailing arm bolt? What tooth count do I want?

I am going to the home despot to get blades and need to know who has had success with what?

Thank you for your help.

John

AzMotorhead

Lennox blades I believe. The 18 -24 TPI should work well. Use a cutting lube on the blade while cutting.

johnt365

I am having a problem finding that brand locally.

Gordonm

Try Lowes then, or your l;ocal electrical or plumbing supply house should carry them. I work for Lenox and have for 28 years now. Yes the finer tooth blade works fine. Either a 14 or 18 tooth works the best. The Lenox Gold is a little more money but will last longer than the standard Lenox blade. These are coated blades. Try to get the 9 inch and if these are a little to long which they can be grind off the end to the length needed. The 6 inch is a little short sometimes. Definitely use some type of cutting lubricant. Anything is better than dry.

AzMotorhead

I knew I'd misspell the name

johnt365

Gordon,

Lowes has them. How many is it going to take do you think?

Gordonm

Honestly done right I have cut 4 of them with one blade. Like any other tool if it is abused you can kill it. I would get 2. Better safe then sorry you did not pick up another one.

Gordonm

Very common mistake. I have been lead to the heater/AC units in many buildings when I go into some accounts. I say I am not the heater guy but the saw blade guy. I usually get a red face and an apology.

johnt365

Can you give me any tips or advice to ensure a one blade experience?

MotorHead

Just buy one

8valve

Without question be sure to remove the shims to gain room to make your cuts an enjoyable experience.

8Valve

Mooser

But I agree, the Lenox are great blades if you can find them
Mooser

cv67

Just buy a few they are cheap.
Any brand blade will be fine they are only like grade 5? Metal blade will cut it like butter

RPOZ4Z

unless your shims are rusted together so badly that you have no choice than to cut through them also..... I went through two blades per side.

Clams Canino

Lennox GOLD - only.

The regular Lennox just went round in a minute.

-W

Clams Canino

Or the old style shims that have no slot!!

-W

flaco1801

35 years using a sawzall....Lennox is the best

MIKE80

Milwaukee "The Torch". I cut a few inches off the blade to take out some flex and made it easier to get in there.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3524_200213524

71scgc

Lenox Gold. Try to use the slowest speed possible to keep the heat down.

7t9l82

i agree 35 plus years using a sawzall every day i can say lenox blades are my choice.