will a TCT blade cut brass pole?

[Glenbirnie]

I need to cut a brass curtain pole and wanted to use my Dewalt mitre saw so I get a really neat straight cut.

It has the original TCT blade on it will it work or will it f*k the blade?

The pole is a 100% brass traditional style pole, its NOT plated steel etc

Cheers

 

[EightyTwo]

It'll cut it... It won't do the blade any favours but, if you take it steady, you should be okay. I cut a big notch in an F-clamp by mistake, once, and I still use the blade.

It's only one cut - if it was me, I'd do it...

 

[JohnD]

mine cuts through steel nails hidden in flooring sometimes, when I haven't seen them. I do cut quite slowly.

 

[big-all]

is it a brass pole or a brassed/brass colour/brass effect
is it magnetic if so wouldnt risk it

 

[joe-90]

Don't do it. It will grab and make a complete mess of it. Use a hacksaw.

 

[Burnerman]

Why not use a pipe cutter - the adjustable type?
Mind you, put some masking tape on the line where you want to cut, and go round with a hacksaw then file.
John