Ok, here is the situation. Need to make a big bookcase out of about 12 sheets of mahogany plywood. 8 of those sheets are 3/4". May make a 2nd one too. Lots and lots of ripping and crosscutting involved.
Going to use a 30+ year old craftsman 12" radial arm saw. The saw is tuned up and tight tolerance wise. 5/8" arbor.
Was thinking of buying the Forrest Woodworker I 12" blade, 20 degree ATB, 5 degree face hook, 60 tooth, 1/8" kerf and the 7" Forrest blade stabilizer ($120 + $24) to do all the cutting with. Anyone have experience with this specific blade on a radial arm saw?
BTW, A TABLE SAW IS NOT AN OPTION.:eusa_naug
So is this a good blade? Can anyone offer a better alternative (that you have used)? What about the Freud blades? I can't make head or tails of their recommendations though. I need no tearout (within reason) on the crosscuts.
I have on occasion put a 10" blade on the saw. That would be an option if it means better cuts.
Help me spend my money to buy the right blade.
Going to use a 30+ year old craftsman 12" radial arm saw. The saw is tuned up and tight tolerance wise. 5/8" arbor.
Was thinking of buying the Forrest Woodworker I 12" blade, 20 degree ATB, 5 degree face hook, 60 tooth, 1/8" kerf and the 7" Forrest blade stabilizer ($120 + $24) to do all the cutting with. Anyone have experience with this specific blade on a radial arm saw?
BTW, A TABLE SAW IS NOT AN OPTION.:eusa_naug
So is this a good blade? Can anyone offer a better alternative (that you have used)? What about the Freud blades? I can't make head or tails of their recommendations though. I need no tearout (within reason) on the crosscuts.
I have on occasion put a 10" blade on the saw. That would be an option if it means better cuts.
Help me spend my money to buy the right blade.