Where I have been? I just read about a new WWII blade

Larry Blanchard wrote:

> David wrote:
>
>
>>that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
>>WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>
>>
>
> I've had a Freud blade like that (ATBR) for many years. Works fine for
> me. I know WWII has a great reputation, but good enough is good
> enough.
>
Hey, Larry, I've got a Freud double sided melamine blade. Is that a
ATBR grind?

Dave

David wrote:

> that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
> WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>
>

I've had a Freud blade like that (ATBR) for many years. Works fine for
me. I know WWII has a great reputation, but good enough is good
enough.

--
It's turtles, all the way down

David wrote:
>>>
> Hey, Larry, I've got a Freud double sided melamine blade. Is that a
> ATBR grind?
>
How should I know from that description? Look up the part number.

--
It's turtles, all the way down

Tue, Dec 27, 2005, 12:41pm (EST-3) [email protected] (David) who wails:
that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>

The good news is, you're definitely on the list.

The bad news is, the list you're on is not the information list.



JOAT
You'll never get anywhere if you believe what you "hear".
What do you "know"?
- Granny Weatherwax

David said:

>that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
>WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>
>
>dave

It's about time they did that! Made the blade available as a normal
stock item, that is, not informed you of it. <g>


Greg G.

David wrote:
> that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
> WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>

Have the rakers installed at the next sharpening.

Greg G. wrote:

> David said:
>
>
>>that has a raker tooth every 5 teeth to give a flat bottomed cut. WHY
>>WASN'T I INFORMED?? <g>
>>
>>dave
>
>
> It's about time they did that! Made the blade available as a normal
> stock item, that is, not informed you of it. <g>
>
>
> Greg G.

I'm always the last to find out this IMPORTANT stuff! <g> So when is my
WWII going to self destruct so I have a legit reason to get the new one?
Then I wouldn't have to swap blades when I need a flat-bottomed cut.

Dave

Greg G. said:

>There are many good years left in my WWII, but
>when I bought it, I tried to get an ATB/R. It was special order only.

When I say this, I mean it was not an item available from Amazon or
stocked at any of my local stores. It has been available as a Custom
WWII Grind #6, I believe, for quite a while. But you had to order
directly from Forrest. I'm assuming this is the blade they are
promoting...


Greg G.

David said:

>> It's about time they did that! Made the blade available as a normal
>> stock item, that is, not informed you of it. <g>
>>
>> Greg G.
>
>I'm always the last to find out this IMPORTANT stuff! <g> So when is my
>WWII going to self destruct so I have a legit reason to get the new one?
> Then I wouldn't have to swap blades when I need a flat-bottomed cut.

Dave, you don't have to wait. The standard WWII blade (probably)
makes cleaner through cuts and lasts (far) longer. The raker is only
used when you (quite often) just _have_ to cut flat bottomed grooves.
That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it... <g>

Although it's still tough to justify spending that $100 bill, it's on
my wish list as well. There are many good years left in my WWII, but
when I bought it, I tried to get an ATB/R. It was special order only.


Greg G.

Larry Blanchard wrote:

> David wrote:
>
>>Hey, Larry, I've got a Freud double sided melamine blade. Is that a
>>ATBR grind?
>>
>
> How should I know from that description? Look up the part number.
>

Sorry, I just thought you knew off the top of your head. I wasn't
trying to be lazy...

Dave