Re: Table Saw blades

On 29 Apr 2008 20:38:28 GMT, Puckdropper
<puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote:

I'm using the stock blade that came with my saw, and have been cutting
plywood with it. On the cuts where I'm cutting from a large (48") section,
I tended to get a lot of tearout on the veneer layer. However, when
cutting smaller sections (16-24"), I got much less tearout. Is this just a
technique thing, or is it the blade's fault too?

If it's the blade's fault, what kind of blades should I be looking at? Is
there one that will do an excellent job on plywood and a good job on rip
cuts? (Changing blades isn't my idea of fun.)

Puckdropper


If you see a hairy edge the blade may be dull. There are combination
blades designed to cut various materials. While this kind of blade
reduces blade changing, you will get a better cut using a blade
designed for the specific kind of material. Blade quality as well as
sharpness makes a big difference. Perhaps you should try a blade
specifically designed for laminated materials. One recommendation is
to place good-side down and raise the blade.
.

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