BladeCote

[Johnny Barr]

I saw this product, used to be called "DriCote" on a few videos like this one ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-ItDPYO7U See the 5:00min mark ) and this one ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS9pIeNpces See the 3:18 min mark ) after saw blades were cleaned and wondered if its worthwhile. The presenters claim it reduces friction, extends life, heat build up, better cuts and less time at the sharpeners and cleaning

Anyone use a product like this? Swears by it? Unnecessary? Worthwhile? etc etc

[Bob Bouis]

I think it's mostly for router bits. It's a lot like the other product (glidecote), if it's not identical. Basically a thin layer of wax that's easy to apply but gets abraded off just as easily.

[Bruce Wrenn]

On today's carbide tipped blades, the tips are wider than the body, so rubbing shouldn't be a problem. After I clean my blades, and before storing them, I spray them with a wax mixture to prevent rust. When they go on the saw, I clean area where arbor washer contacts them with mineral spirits or naptha to remove wax

[Johnny Barr]

Would any dry lubricant achieve the same thing? There's plenty out there eg https://www.bunnings.com.au/wd-40-specialist-150g-anti-friction-dry-ptfe-lubricant_p6100410

[andrew whicker]

I wouldn't see how a lubricant would do much of anything. Once the blade cuts wood, the lubricant would be removed. If we were talking about coatings, that might be a different story. Not sure how much you would gain by coating the sides of the teeth. Your feed rate is probably decided by material removal and sharpness of the teeth.