I just came from the local store where I was checking out new blades for my
Delta table saw. I saw the exchange a blades there & noticed that a 60
tooth blade was running $50.00. The Freud's and the Dewalts were the same
price. I thought that the exchangers were supposed to be cheaper? The
exchange price was $27.00 on it, so I see no real savings over sharpening.
Is it just simply a convenience thing? Are the exchangers that good of
quality that they can demand prices of Freud & Dewalt? BTW, Will a 80 tooth
blade offer me any better quality cuts than a 60 tooth, given the fact that
I have a lower quality Delta saw? It is a 36-600 model. I want to cut some
hardwood trim pieces for some cabinet type projects. (Bubinga, Cocobolo)
I'm sure there is plenty of other information I should be providing, but
this is all I can think of for now.
TIA,
Paul
"Paul" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I just came from the local store where I was checking out new blades for
my
> Delta table saw. I saw the exchange a blades there & noticed that a 60
> tooth blade was running $50.00. The Freud's and the Dewalts were the same
> price. I thought that the exchangers were supposed to be cheaper?
Are these new blades? No knowing hte model, I don't know if that is a good
price.
> The
> exchange price was $27.00 on it, so I see no real savings over sharpening.
> Is it just simply a convenience thing?
Yes.
> Are the exchangers that good of
> quality that they can demand prices of Freud & Dewalt?
Depends on who is doing the work. Could be better even.
> BTW, Will a 80 tooth
> blade offer me any better quality cuts than a 60 tooth, given the fact
that
> I have a lower quality Delta saw?
While the number of teeth can be important, there are other factors. Your
question is sort of like asking "will my six cylinder Dodge Dart outrun a
four cyclinder turbo Saab?"
> I'm sure there is plenty of other information I should be providing,
Yes.
Ed