What Is A Mega Blade?

Some followers have emailed us questions about the Mega Blade for the Taurus 3 ring saw.

Specifically, what is the Mega Blade?

The Mega Blade is a "super duty" ring saw blade that is intended to cut thick glass, stone, marble, granite, etc.


Because of it's unique profile, the ring saw blade cannot cut in all directions like conventional ring saw blades.

It only cuts in the forward and backward direction.

The profile of the Mega Blade looks like a teardrop if you could view a cross section of it, with the rounded part of the teardrop cutting in the forward direction.

Mega Blades are interchangeable with conventional Taurus ring saw blades and are replaced in the same manner as described in this short video clip.

Installing the Taurus "mega blade" 

Since I primarily work with stained glass suncatchers, wall hangings, panels and Tiffany style lamp shades; I have no need for one, and have not yet purchased a Mega Blade.

However, I have heard from others that they work very well cutting thicker glass into intricate shapes and also for making blanks for beveled glass pattern pieces.

Any comments on the blade and their effectiveness would be greatly appreciated.

Setting Up A Taurus Ring Saw

Setting up a Taurus ring saw is literally a snap.

After you finally decide that you need to purchase a ring saw for cutting and grinding intricate stained glass pieces, setting it up is really a simple process.

There are only three pieces you need to snap together before you add water to the reservoir and begin using your glass saw.

• First, snap the face shield to the body of the saw handle.

• Next, snap the ring saw into the grooves in the water reservoir.

• Add water before dropping in the work surface.

If you live in an area where the water is excessively hard, add a bit of vinegar to the water.  Also, it's a good idea to add a couple of drops of liquid dish detergent to the water to help lubricate the cutting ring.

This short clip illustrates how to do it.



Ring saws are not for everyone but if you decide to purchase one, they are definitely a time saver when working with intricately designed suncatchers, wall hangings, lamp shades, etc.

The Taurus 3 Ring Saw also accepts a "Mega Blade" which can cut thick pieces of glass, marble, granite, etc. into intricate shapes. 

The profile of the Mega Blade is unique in that it looks like a teardrop and cuts in the forward and reverse directions only.

It is not intended to cut in any direction like standard ring saw blades do.

One thing is sure, once you own a ring saw, you'll wonder how you managed to work without one for so long.