I have a need for your opinion. I am trying to decide if it is a wise investment to purchase a “premium” saw blade.
I was always taught to use a 24 tooth FTG for ripping, a 40 or 50 tooth ATB for crosscutting and a fine tooth blade for plywood, etc. It seems as if blade manufacturers are now recommending an ATB for both ripping and crosscutting.
I currently have a CMT 24 tooth FTG, CMT 40 tooth ATB and a CMT 60 tooth TCG and a DeWalt dado set. I have CMT blades because my lumber supplier carries CMT blades and often have good sales ( less than $50.00). I have found these blades to be good but I don’t know if they are great. I also have a Diablo combination blade and the CMT blades seem to be much better. My table saw is a 3 HP Grizzly g1023.
I am about to begin a project which will require a lot of ripping of 6/4 cherry and maple and some 8/4 walnut, along with several species of 4/4 stock. Of course, this wood has been jointed and planed. I prefer to use a full kerf blade.
My ripping blade is no longer cutting as well as it used to cut and I either need to get it sharpened or replace it.
I have read a lot of reviews about Forrest, Freud and Amana. I am considering the purchase of a Woodworker II, 40 tooth ATB blade, but $150.00 is a steep price. Is it really worth it?
I would love to hear your thoughts.
I was always taught to use a 24 tooth FTG for ripping, a 40 or 50 tooth ATB for crosscutting and a fine tooth blade for plywood, etc. It seems as if blade manufacturers are now recommending an ATB for both ripping and crosscutting.
I currently have a CMT 24 tooth FTG, CMT 40 tooth ATB and a CMT 60 tooth TCG and a DeWalt dado set. I have CMT blades because my lumber supplier carries CMT blades and often have good sales ( less than $50.00). I have found these blades to be good but I don’t know if they are great. I also have a Diablo combination blade and the CMT blades seem to be much better. My table saw is a 3 HP Grizzly g1023.
I am about to begin a project which will require a lot of ripping of 6/4 cherry and maple and some 8/4 walnut, along with several species of 4/4 stock. Of course, this wood has been jointed and planed. I prefer to use a full kerf blade.
My ripping blade is no longer cutting as well as it used to cut and I either need to get it sharpened or replace it.
I have read a lot of reviews about Forrest, Freud and Amana. I am considering the purchase of a Woodworker II, 40 tooth ATB blade, but $150.00 is a steep price. Is it really worth it?
I would love to hear your thoughts.