Flat Top Grind Table Saw Blade
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I'm fairly new at this but have had no issues with Freuds industrial 10 from Klingspor. I just use it for splins and rabbets and dados for box bottoms
Are you looking for a single blade or dado stack? The Infinity is supposedly pretty good. All blade manufacturers (Forrest, Freud, Whiteside, Amana, Ridge Carbide, etc.) have a version. Also, if you have a spare blade due for sharpening, you can have it sharpened with a flat top grind.
I love my Ridge Carbides FTG. Not sure what your definition of breaking the bank is, but I paid $120.
Just like you, mine doesn't get used much, but when it does, it's enjoyable to use.
Are you looking for thin or full kerf?
Just like you, mine doesn't get used much, but when it does, it's enjoyable to use.
Are you looking for thin or full kerf?
I didn't clarify "breaking the bank" as I'm not sure what decent blades recommended prices typically are. I would think $120 is breaking the bank...I'll look into the other brands (other than Forrest as I know they'll be expensive). Thanks !
Not a dado stack just the single FTG blade, thanks
Looks like CMT & Freud have both thin and full kerf FTG blades for $50-57. However, they claim 1/8" for full kerf but list as 0.126" vs 0.125".
Question: For small projects (using a 1hp older Delta 10" contractor saw), if I'm trying to get a 1/8" groove or dado for 1/8 birch plywood do you believe it's best to go with the full kerf blade or go two passes w/ the thin kerf (3/32") to dial in the fit.
Question: For small projects (using a 1hp older Delta 10" contractor saw), if I'm trying to get a 1/8" groove or dado for 1/8 birch plywood do you believe it's best to go with the full kerf blade or go two passes w/ the thin kerf (3/32") to dial in the fit.
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As an owner of a similar Delta saw, I don't think the saw will have any problem with a modest depth kerf even with a full width blade. If the full width cut fits the plywood, it should be fine.
Mark
My dado set only has flat top grind blade for the blade inserts (the ones you sandwich between the outside blades) and they only have 2 cutters...I believe it's unsafe to use that while my outer dado blades have the cutters beveled in towards the middle. I was hoping my Dado stack outer blades were flat top but they weren't.
I (and others) find a box-joint set useful for many other cuts. The cut is square and generally splinter free. Both grooves and dados are neatly cut. Using only one blade cuts a groove for a nominal 1/4” plywood drawer bottom.
Several manufacturers make these sets and they cost around $100.
I rarely use my dado set any more.
Several manufacturers make these sets and they cost around $100.
I rarely use my dado set any more.
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Those do look nice as well but I'm trying to get a 1/8" cut and those seem to have a min of 1/4" kerf (in a quick search). Their "chippers" are 1/8" but only have two cutters as I call out above so same basic issue as my dado stack.
My favorite. Have used these for at least ten years. True flat grind, and reasonable price. The Freud 24 tooth flat grind rip blade. I use the thin kerf 3/32” one.
Bits & Blades - Circular Saw Blades - Page 1 - Klingspor's Woodworking Shop
www.woodworkingshop.com
I have a CMT Chrome rip blade I really like. I got it from Carbide Saws in High Point. I figured whatever saw blades they sell should be good since they see all kinds. The price was just as good as Amazon.
Here is a good link for more information about CMT.
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Here is a good link for more information about CMT.
CMT Saw Blade Buying Guide
CMT Orange Tools is committed to making only the highest quality woodworking tools. Since 1962, CMT has been making world-class tools in their Italian state of the art manufacturing plant. What goes into making a world-class saw blade: Laser cutting: The steel plate of the blade is laser cut...
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Many thanks for all of the input ! I think I’m going to try this one from CMT on Amazon for $48
CMT ORANGE TOOLS 285.624.10 Orange Chrome Ripping Blade 10" x T24 Flat,Silver https://a.co/d/asYKhU9
CMT ORANGE TOOLS 285.624.10 Orange Chrome Ripping Blade 10" x T24 Flat,Silver https://a.co/d/asYKhU9
10-Inch 24 Tooth FTG Ripping Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating $43.95 Amazon 9/1/2024 14:25 HRS Also "CMT Orange Chrome 10” Carbide Rip Saw Blade, 24 Teeth, Flat Top Grind (FTG), 0.126” Kerf 285.624.10 Current price $49.72 Ostensibly 50% off at this sale price)"
"CMT 256.050.10 ITK XTreme Industrial Combination Saw Blade, 10-Inch x 50 Teeth 4 ATB + 1 FLAT Grind with 5/8-Inch Bore $36.37 AMAZON"
