Can you use a metal-cutting carbide blade with the Makita 2414NBX Cut-Off saw?

Question

I purchased a Makita 2414NBX Cut-Off saw on Amazon. It was a great deal (somehow I ended up getting the saw almost free), and I don't do a lot of metal cutting.
Anyway, DeWalt has a similar saw called the "DeWalt DW872 14" Multi-Cutter Saw" that comes with a carbide blade. The specs for the saws are almost identical EXCEPT the no-load speed for the DeWalt is 1,300RPM and the Makita is 3,800RPM.
I would love to get a carbide blade to use with the Makita saw like the one on the DeWalt saw (Model DW7747 $99 shipped on Amazon).
This blade comes with "One year warranty, One year service contract, 30 day no-risk trial" so I thought I might try it but the blade is made "for the DW872" and the substantial difference in the no load speed has me a little concerned.
Do you think the DeWalt blade will work on my Makita saw? Is there another carbide blade I could use?
Thanks SO much for any help.
Ken

I don't get it. The DeWalt carbide blade (DW7747) is a metal cutting blade. The specs are pretty impressive. I would just like to stay away from the abrasive cut-off wheels because of the mess, and the carbide blade is supposed to make MUCH cleaner cuts.
Am I missing something?

Answer 1

Your cut-off saw won't be able to use a carbide blade, but there is good news. It needs a reinforced chop saw designed for slower speeds, like your makita. Such saws run only $12 or $13 a piece and can be bought generic with good quality, like Hertel.

Try part number ACO-42882B on jlindustrial.com and you should be able to get your hands on some replacement blades at reasonable cost. They sell next day at ground rates to end users, so no worries. Your saw will be running by Tuesday.

Answer 2

As long as you use the proper size blade, there shouldn't be any problem. Just make sure you don't try to use a 10" blade on an 8" saw, or 12" on a 10", etc. Other than that most any carbide tipped saw blade should run at the speed you mentioned. You shouldn't of course, try to cut metal with these blades. You need an abrasive blade for that.

Answer 3

You need to check the maximum RPM rating of the DeWalt blade. It must be capable of running at 3800 RPM. Also check the literature from Makita, to see if they have any warnings about using a toothed blade with their saw.