Wreckers,
I need some advice. I've got an order for some "tech blocks" these are
simple blocks of melamine covered particle board about 5" by 8" with a 1/8"
slot running down the length in the middle. We use em for working on slot
cars. I've run a bunch thru my table saw in the past with ok results, I'd
really like to get rid of the chipping problems. I've thought about using
some masking tape over each cut line and a zero clearance insert. I'm also
open to the idea of buying a better blade.
Can anyone recommend a specific blade that will minimise the chipping? I've
seen a couple advertised but have no personal knowledge of the quality of
the cut. Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated.
Thanks.
John Emmons
http://www.freudtools.com/woodworkers/rep/sawblades/Industrial_Series/Laminate/html/Laminate_1.html
John Emmons wrote:
>
> Wreckers,
>
> I need some advice. I've got an order for some "tech blocks" these are
> simple blocks of melamine covered particle board about 5" by 8" with a 1/8"
> slot running down the length in the middle.
Freud's Melamine and Plastic Blade is about $60 at Lowes.
John PInkham
"William E. Prisavage" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Freud makes a "triple chip" blade that I've had good results with.It's a
bit
> pricey,there may be others that are better.I got mine at a WWing show at a
> half price bin.I paid $55.00.
>
> "John Emmons" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Wreckers,
> >
> > I need some advice. I've got an order for some "tech blocks" these are
> > simple blocks of melamine covered particle board about 5" by 8" with a
> 1/8"
> > slot running down the length in the middle. We use em for working on
slot
> > cars. I've run a bunch thru my table saw in the past with ok results,
I'd
> > really like to get rid of the chipping problems. I've thought about
using
> > some masking tape over each cut line and a zero clearance insert. I'm
also
> > open to the idea of buying a better blade.
> > Can anyone recommend a specific blade that will minimise the chipping?
> I've
> > seen a couple advertised but have no personal knowledge of the quality
of
> > the cut. Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > John Emmons
> >
> >
>
>
Freud makes a "triple chip" blade that I've had good results with.It's a bit
pricey,there may be others that are better.I got mine at a WWing show at a
half price bin.I paid $55.00.
"John Emmons" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Wreckers,
>
> I need some advice. I've got an order for some "tech blocks" these are
> simple blocks of melamine covered particle board about 5" by 8" with a
1/8"
> slot running down the length in the middle. We use em for working on slot
> cars. I've run a bunch thru my table saw in the past with ok results, I'd
> really like to get rid of the chipping problems. I've thought about using
> some masking tape over each cut line and a zero clearance insert. I'm also
> open to the idea of buying a better blade.
> Can anyone recommend a specific blade that will minimise the chipping?
I've
> seen a couple advertised but have no personal knowledge of the quality of
> the cut. Any thoughts or advice will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> John Emmons
>
>