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My original 10" Delta miter saw (refurb) came with a non-carbide 100 tooth blade. I cut lots of 1/8" x 2" Al tubing with that blade and it doesn't seem to phase it at all. I'd avoid carbide just because of the chance it could throw a tooth if a weld broke.
There are blades specific for non-ferrous metals that have a negative rake, etc. but if you just let your blade do the cutting that thin stock will take a long time to dull a blade.
In general, if you are going to do a lot of cuts, it makes sense to have a dedicated blade (cheap HF blade) and go through the effort/time to swap it in. Too tempting not to use the installed blade for quick cuts I know.
There are blades specific for non-ferrous metals that have a negative rake, etc. but if you just let your blade do the cutting that thin stock will take a long time to dull a blade.
In general, if you are going to do a lot of cuts, it makes sense to have a dedicated blade (cheap HF blade) and go through the effort/time to swap it in. Too tempting not to use the installed blade for quick cuts I know.
