Larkim,
Thanks to you and others who find new cites and forums!
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| Author: | Kim [ Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:00 pm ] |
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I came across THIS POST at the Sawmill Creek Forum, don't know how accurate the chart is but it may give some insight for anyone needing to buy a new blade. Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:54 am ] |
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For years, Mario has touted the 40 tooth Freud Diablo 7-1/4" Finish Blade. Of note is that it produces a thin kerf (.053"). I finally bought one which replaced a larger general purpose Freud blade and was astounded at it's performance. And here's the bonus...they cost less than $20 each. For the stuff we do in guitar work, this is an ideal blade! |
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| Author: | bob J [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:02 am ] |
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Larkim, Thanks to you and others who find new cites and forums!
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:30 pm ] |
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Can anyone recommend the 80 tooth 10" Freud Diablo blade? I went into HD today to pick up a 7-1/4" Diablo, and I saw they had a special good through Jan 3 (I think) where if you buy a 10" or 12" 80T blade ($50), they'll send you a 7-1/4" 40T for free. |
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| Author: | Kim [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:40 pm ] |
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Your most welcome Bob, hope you find it useful. Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:01 pm ] |
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Jon, check out freud's website on their diablo blades. You'll get the best ideas there. That's a great deal for HD, I'd take that one up if I were you. |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:14 pm ] |
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Thanks, Rod, I think I may take them up on that deal the next time I'm there. Looks like the 80T 10" would do the trick for a scarf joint table saw jig. |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:24 pm ] |
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Don't forget about the cut's that you want to do with this blade (the 10" that is), 80T is a very fine finishing blade, you don't want to be ripping lumber with this one (sorry if this is something you already know, don't want to assume though). Will it be a general, all purpose blade, finishing blade, ripping blade, cross cut. See what your options at HD are and then get the one that would compliment your saw blade quiver. |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:37 pm ] |
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Right, I was thinking of this for crosscutting situations where I was going for a fine "glue-ready" cut like a scarf joint. |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:40 pm ] |
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I'll second Rod's caution about the 80T blade. Unless you are working with thin stock, even a partial rip cut (scarf) will tend to fill the small gullets on this blade with sawdust/shavings and leave you with the possibility of glazing (or even burning) on the cut surface. This can result in a smooth-looking cut that makes a terrible glue bond. John |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:22 am ] |
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[QUOTE=ToddStock] It's worth mentioning that the Ridgid brand (Home Depot) blades are made by Freud, and they did well in the last magazine ratings. The magazine reviews are useful, but the blade I see used most often in cabinet shops is a Forrest. [/QUOTE] I've been told that Ridgid made Craftsman product up untill a few years a go. Not sure if thats the case or not. |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:23 am ] |
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I'll have to see if HD was offering the deal with any other blades. I think maybe it was only for the 80T 10" and 12" blades, so it may not be such a deal if it's a blade I won't end up using very much. |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:26 am ] |
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I bought the 80T Diable 10" last week from HD. I had planed on using it for my scarf joint but it sounds like that mayhave been a mistake. |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:23 am ] |
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[QUOTE=JJ Donohue] For years, Mario has touted the 40 tooth Freud Diablo 7-1/4" Finish Blade. Of note is that it produces a thin kerf (.053"). I finally bought one which replaced a larger general purpose Freud blade and was astounded at it's performance. And here's the bonus...they cost less than $20 each. For the stuff we do in guitar work, this is an ideal blade! [/QUOTE] He runs this on a 10" saw? If so why not run a 10" blade? |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:48 am ] |
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A smaller blade is going to be more stiff than a larger diameter blade. Also cheaper... |
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| Author: | alambert [ Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:12 am ] |
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Good point |
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