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Good Table Saw Blade - SCK - 02-23-2018 Hi I am in the process of assembling a new Powermatic P1000 and just found out that it does not ship with a blade. I did a forum search for table saw and found a good discussion on blades for plywood. In the past (40 years ago) I had a craftsman 10" table saw that I just used with the one that it came with and the Powermatic replaced a Dewalt contractor saw that was used with the blade it came with. I got some good ideas for plywood blades but what would be a good general blade and what are some good brand choices. Thanks. Steve RE: Good Table Saw Blade - s9plus20 - 02-23-2018 (02-23-2018, 08:15 PM)SCK Wrote: Hi I use a Forrest Woodworker II 40 tooth for 95% of my cuts. Great blade. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - cvillewood - 02-23-2018 Hardwoods: Freud glue line rip blade, Freud crosscut blade. Specialty plades for melamine or flat bottom cuts and such as needed. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - giradman - 02-23-2018 Well, agree w/ some of the other suggestions - the two brands of saw blades that I own mostly are Forrest and Freud - one blade is not enough, i.e. rip vs. crosscuts may require two different blades, although 'hybrid blades' may serve most of your needs; also specialty blades for plywood or other sheet materials may require a different blade - SO, you may need 3-4 different blades (or more) depending on you specific needs - Dave RE: Good Table Saw Blade - BrentDH - 02-23-2018 If I were going to get one good blade I would get the Forrest woodworker II as mentioned earlier but they make one now that has a raker tooth every so many teeth. There are countless times I wish I could make a quick single rabbet or dado and the normal woodworker II has only alternate tooth bevel (atb) that leaves a tiny peak in the bottom of the groove. I looked a bit and found it here. I am sure there are other sources. https://www.woodcraft.com/products/forrest-ww10401125-woodworker-ii-grind-saw-blade-10-x-1-x-40-tooth RE: Good Table Saw Blade - SCK - 02-23-2018 I plan on getting different blades, such as plywood/melamine. But I just need something now to start and I looked at the Freud 50 tooth combination. Thanks for all the suggestions. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - photobug - 02-24-2018 (02-23-2018, 11:58 PM)SCK Wrote: I plan on getting different blades, such as plywood/melamine. But I just need something now to start and I looked at the Freud 50 tooth combination. Thanks for all the suggestions. I have a bunch of Freud blades but am considering "upgrading" to a set of Infinity Tools blades. They sale them in a set that includes: Combo blades Rip Blade Crosscut/ Plywood blade. You can leave a combo blade on for most all of your cuts. Like when you are making a bunch of cuts in a small project. When I am doing some rips over 4 feet long or ripping a series of boards I swap to a rip blade. I also switch to a crosscut/plywood blade when I am cutting any plywood to it's finished size, or making fine final cuts for crosscuts. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - Cecil - 02-24-2018 While you can get a good combination blade, I choose to use blades specifically built for the purpose. A blade built for crosscutting will greatly reduce splintering, but will work like crap for ripping. For years I used the following three blades 10" crosscut http://www.freudtools.com/index.php/products/product/LU74R010 10" Rip http://www.freudtools.com/index.php/products/product/LU87R010 7 1/4" Fine Finish Diablo I used the circular saw blade on the tablesaw for cutting plastics and MDF. The circular saw blade was $20, while the others were close to $100, so I used the cheaper blade on items that were harder on blades. I still use the above blades, but more recently I added in a blade specifically for plywood. I am sure someone hear can give you advice on the combination blades, if you decide to go that way. I have used them, but I prefer to use a blade built specifically for the type of cut I am making. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - GlenS - 02-24-2018 I have blades from several different manufacturers. I built my collection of blades that were on sale only. They are all great blades. I don't own any Forrest. Too much $$ for a blade IMHO. My plywood blade comes from www.uhrichsvillecarbide.com & you will be hard pressed to beat their blades & sharpening services! Find a good sharpening service. IMHO that is more important than the blade itself. I don't like throwing a dull blade away with all that carbide left on them. RE: Good Table Saw Blade - woodhead - 02-24-2018 Freud LU 87 is a great ripping blade and leaves a good finish, they work very well on portable saws. I usually have a 50 tooth combo Freud in my table saw. Al |