So, I finally went ahead and ordered the Biesemeyer
Splitter for my TS. This splitter can only be used with
blades that make a kerf of at least 1/8 inch - no thin kerf
blades allowed
Now I'm looking for recommendations for good blades
(combination as well as dedicated crosscut or rip) that have
a full 1/8 inch kerf and that are on the cheap side, for
everyday use. (I try to reserve WWII for special cuts.)
It seems that more and more blades now are less than the
full 1/8 inch thick, even if they are not labelled as
*thin kerf*.
So, any recommendations for good 1/8" thick blades that
run in the neighborhood of $50.
Thanks,
Ken
Hi Ken,
I use the Freud Super Dooper whatever they call it (Diablo I think
with the laser cut stress relief thingees). I have both a 30T rip
blade and an 80T cross cut blade. Love them both :)
Oh, and I just won a Sawyer 50T Combo blade from Woodcraft last
weekend (first time I've ever won anything) and I'm going to use that
for my MDF cutting to save my other blades' carbide edges.
Have fun!
Mike
[email protected] (Ken) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> So, I finally went ahead and ordered the Biesemeyer
> Splitter for my TS. This splitter can only be used with
> blades that make a kerf of at least 1/8 inch - no thin kerf
> blades allowed
>
> Now I'm looking for recommendations for good blades
> (combination as well as dedicated crosscut or rip) that have
> a full 1/8 inch kerf and that are on the cheap side, for
> everyday use. (I try to reserve WWII for special cuts.)
> It seems that more and more blades now are less than the
> full 1/8 inch thick, even if they are not labelled as
> *thin kerf*.
>
> So, any recommendations for good 1/8" thick blades that
> run in the neighborhood of $50.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
Freud makes an excellent blade in that price range. Also just read an
article where DeWalt set out to make a Forrest killer but didn't quite make
the mark. Price was $52 and the reviewer said it was very close to Forrest
cut quality. That may be the flavor of the week to check out.
Bob S.
"Ken" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So, I finally went ahead and ordered the Biesemeyer
> Splitter for my TS. This splitter can only be used with
> blades that make a kerf of at least 1/8 inch - no thin kerf
> blades allowed
>
> Now I'm looking for recommendations for good blades
> (combination as well as dedicated crosscut or rip) that have
> a full 1/8 inch kerf and that are on the cheap side, for
> everyday use. (I try to reserve WWII for special cuts.)
> It seems that more and more blades now are less than the
> full 1/8 inch thick, even if they are not labelled as
> *thin kerf*.
>
> So, any recommendations for good 1/8" thick blades that
> run in the neighborhood of $50.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
[email protected] (Ken) wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> So, I finally went ahead and ordered the Biesemeyer
> Splitter for my TS. This splitter can only be used with
> blades that make a kerf of at least 1/8 inch - no thin kerf
> blades allowed
>
> Now I'm looking for recommendations for good blades
> (combination as well as dedicated crosscut or rip) that have
> a full 1/8 inch kerf and that are on the cheap side, for
> everyday use. (I try to reserve WWII for special cuts.)
> It seems that more and more blades now are less than the
> full 1/8 inch thick, even if they are not labelled as
> *thin kerf*.
>
> So, any recommendations for good 1/8" thick blades that
> run in the neighborhood of $50.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken
Ridge Carbide has excellent blades but a little more than the
price you stated - well worth it as I have been very happy
with them www.ridgecarbidetool.com
(I have no affiliation with them - saw them at a show last
year and know others using their blades)
Steve
I like Systematic and DML or DMT- I keep forgetting the exact
initials. They and my old Milwaukee Miter Saw blade which is standard
kerf have kept me going. Also my Makita standard kerfg ripping. I
bought some of Lee Valley's on a whim (stupid) and they are awesome!
Especially since they are "cheap" Chinese=Avenger brand.
On 25 Nov 2003 03:51:49 -0800, [email protected] (Ken) wrote:
>So, I finally went ahead and ordered the Biesemeyer
>Splitter for my TS. This splitter can only be used with
>blades that make a kerf of at least 1/8 inch - no thin kerf
>blades allowed
>
>Now I'm looking for recommendations for good blades
>(combination as well as dedicated crosscut or rip) that have
>a full 1/8 inch kerf and that are on the cheap side, for
>everyday use. (I try to reserve WWII for special cuts.)
>It seems that more and more blades now are less than the
>full 1/8 inch thick, even if they are not labelled as
>*thin kerf*.
>
>So, any recommendations for good 1/8" thick blades that
>run in the neighborhood of $50.
>
>Thanks,
>Ken