table saw blades

[peter havriluk]

A friend of my wife's was moving and their table saw wound up in my shop (ten-inch Craftsman, benchtop on a stand, cast table). I can see how it could be useful in neck construction and cutting bracewood.

So...recommendations as to appropriate blades to use?

Thanks, everybody.

[Tim Benware]

This is my favorite blade for that kind of cutting:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-6-1-2 ... /202035229

[peter havriluk]

The saw blade in the link is 6.5" in diameter. 'Skilsaw' size. The table saw customarily uses 10-inch diameter blades. I'm missing the bit of logic that gets me from the large blade to the small blade. I think I need to learn something new here. I'd benefit from an explanation; right now I'm clueless.

Thanks, folks.

[John Link]

I have that saw and have installed two major accessories that make it work better for me. One, a good extension table with a very accurate fence - expensive. Two, a "link belt" that eliminates most vibration - cheap.

There are a lot of good blades to choose from. I mostly use a Forrest Woodworker II blade, quite expensive, with a dampener, which ups the cost even more. Cuts well, runs true, has narrow material removal because of its narrow kerf.

http://www.amazon.com/Forrest-WW1040712 ... +saw+blade

[Tim Benware]

The saw blade in the link is 6.5" in diameter. 'Skilsaw' size. The table saw customarily uses 10-inch diameter blades. I'm missing the bit of logic that gets me from the large blade to the small blade. I think I need to learn something new here. I'd benefit from an explanation; right now I'm clueless.

Thanks, folks.

This blade has a very narrow kerf (.059" - less than 1/16"), is very sharp and cuts very smooth. Great for cutting small pieces of bracing. I use it on my table saw in place of my 10" blade.

[peter havriluk]

Thanks, Tim. I'll try to get hold of one.