43longtime

I was wondering what kind of cross cut saw blade i should git?

I am going to use it to cut oak plywood across the grain.


thanks...chris

GeorgeC

On what kind of saw?

G

knotscott

The cleanest cutting blades with the least amount of tearout in ply come from a Hi-ATB grind with a high tooth count. If you're using a RAS or a SCMS, then you'll want a blade with a low to negative hook. For a TS something with a moderate positive hook is fine, though most Hi-ATB blades don't have a steep positive hook anyway.

You don't mention what size, but I'll assume 10". Check out the Infinity Ultrasmooth 80T 010-080 or the 60T 010-060, Freud LU80 (LU79 TK), or Forrest Duraline 80T....these are the cleanest cutting blades I've used to date. The 60T Infinity offers more versatility for thicker stock and ripping than the other blades...it also feeds a bit faster and has a lower burn rate, though it doesn't cut quite as cleanly. See what you can find a deal on.

Hi-ATB grind:

43longtime

yes it is a 10in blade i need for my table saw witch is a Hitachi.

where is a good place to order them off line or a store that might have them?

thanks...chris

43longtime

here is a link to what other kinds of sawblades there are. http://www.rockler.com/articles/disp...fm?story_id=72

I just want to know what everyone is using so i can get a good one for oak plywood.


thanks...chirs

BHOFM

With shipping so high, a local place even if just a
bit higher would be best, Lowes?

Also, how much are you going to do? Wouldn't want
to spend a whole lot just for a few cuts?

Taping the line will help some to prevent splintering.
Masking tape.

The higher the tooth count the better. I have a 120
count Hilti, if you were closer I would loan it to you.

How many cuts are you going to do?

43longtime

well i have to make at oak bookcase and some other stuff.
So i have a good amount of cuts, plus i am going to need it again.I dont mind spending to much money. I use a 60t dewalt on the last bookcase i made and it sucked chipped up the edges got it at lowes.

knotscott

I have a German Leitz 80T ATB blade with a negative hook and an Infinity 60T Hi-ATB blade for ply and veneers. I prefer the Infinity, and it should be a great match for your saw. That runs about $70. Amazon and Holbren are also good places to get blades.

http://www.infinitytools.com/products.asp?dept=1197

http://woodworkerszone.com/wiki/inde...de_Comparisons

43longtime

OK.

thanks for all you help everyone.

chris

skymaster

check Lowes for a Freud 80 tooth ICE blade. I paid about 60 bucks,very very clean cutting. Mainly all I run is pre finished maple, Oak,Birch etc. 95% plywood.

43longtime

Yes i saw that today at lowes.

homedepot has a ridged 80 tooth one that is 65 that looks really nice to.

clarionflyer

I just watched a buddy crosscut 3/4 oak ply with that Freud 80 tooth blade. I was impressed. He, literally, didn't even need sand paper (it was new though).

43longtime

Freud makes really good blades. I think i am going to get the Freud 80t blade have to weight and see.

knotscott

Freud makes at least eight 80T 10" blades, be sure to get the one you want. LU74, LU85, LU79, LU80, LU97, LU98 from the Industrial line plus at least one each from Avanti and Diablo. Thank God for the internet to make the research easier!

Tweegs

Check out the Forrest line of blades. A little more money but well worth it IMHO.

woodworkerII

IN my opinion the forrest woodworkerI is the best option. Its quite pricy but with ample tooth size you can easliy sharpen it 3 or 4 times.

43longtime

i will take a look at the forrest blades.