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  • khf314
    Forum Newbie
    • Jul 2008
    • 44
    • Sunland, CA (Los Angeles)
    • Craftsman 21829

    #31
    Replaced the no-name "Made in China" blade that came with my 21829 with a Freud LU83 I bought a couple of weeks ago from Rockler. OMG what a difference! Noise cut in 1/2 and the cut is like the difference between using a sharp knife vs a spoon on your steak.
    Kris Freyermuth
    "Even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat."

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    • Wood_workur
      Veteran Member
      • Aug 2005
      • 1914
      • Ohio
      • Ryobi bt3100-1

      #32
      stock ryobi blade, whatever brand it is. also needs a sharpening.
      Alex

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      • dbhost
        Slow and steady
        • Apr 2008
        • 9209
        • League City, Texas
        • Ryobi BT3100

        #33
        Freud Diablo 40T, Stock Ryobi cheapo Chinese blade which actually cuts fairly well, as a standby...
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        • Knottscott
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2004
          • 3815
          • Rochester, NY.
          • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

          #34
          Interesting that this thread is still kicking around. In the 15 months that have passed since I posted it, I've sold my 22124 hybrid and bought a Shop Fox W1677 3hp cabinet saw, which is essentially a white Grizzly 1023SL. My saw blade collection has changed quite a bit along with the change of saws. The blade that is currently in the saw is an Oshlun 40T general purpose blade....it's a surprisingly good at ~ $25 but is primarily in the saw while I've been cutting the outfeed tables and rebuilding my router cabinet to fit the new setup. My current "go to" blade is the Infinity Super General 010-044 or my 30T Glue Line ripper.

          Current blade inventory:
          1. 80T Leitz Pro
          2. 60T Amana 600610
          3. 60T Delta Industrial (by Leitz)
          4. 60T Infinity 010-060 Hi-ATB 60T
          5. 50T Infinity Combomax Lite
          6. 50T Tenryu RS25550
          7. 40T Forrest WWII TK
          8. 40T Infinity Super General
          9. 40T Oshlun
          10. 30T CMT GLR
          11. 30T Forrest WWII TK
          12. 30T Shop Fox GP/Ripper
          13. 24T Freud LU87R010 FTG ripper
          14. 24T Leitz/Irwin Woodworking ripper
          15. 10T Delta Industrial ripper (by Leitz)
          Last edited by Knottscott; 09-24-2008, 11:02 PM.
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          • poolhound
            Veteran Member
            • Mar 2006
            • 3195
            • Phoenix, AZ
            • BT3100

            #35
            Originally posted by Dustmight
            Current blade inventory:
            1. 80T Leitz Pro
            2. 60T Amana 600610
            3. 60T Delta Industrial (by Leitz)
            4. 60T Infinity 010-060 Hi-ATB 60T
            5. 50T Infinity Combomax Lite
            6. 50T Tenryu RS25550
            7. 40T Forrest WWII TK
            8. 40T Infinity Super General
            9. 40T Oshlun
            10. 30T CMT GLR
            11. 30T Forrest WWII TK
            12. 30T Shop Fox GP/Ripper
            13. 24T Freud LU87R010 FTG ripper
            14. 24T Leitz/Irwin Woodworking ripper
            15. 10T Delta Industrial ripper (by Leitz)
            Thats a heck of a lot of blades, it certainly beats my 4

            40T BT original
            24T Freud ripper
            40T Oshlun
            40T Tenryu Gold Medal
            Jon

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            • Knottscott
              Veteran Member
              • Dec 2004
              • 3815
              • Rochester, NY.
              • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

              #36
              Originally posted by poolhound
              Thats a heck of a lot of blades, it certainly beats my 4

              40T BT original
              24T Freud ripper
              40T Oshlun
              40T Tenryu Gold Medal
              Try to keep up would ya?!

              Current blade inventory:
              1. 80T Leitz Pro
              2. 60T Delta Industrial (by Leitz)
              3. 60T Infinity 010-060 Hi-ATB 60T
              4. *50T DeWalt DW7640
              5. 50T Infinity Combomax Lite
              6. 50T Tenryu RS25550
              7. 40T Forrest WWII TK
              8. 40T Infinity Super General
              9. 40T Oshlun
              10. 30T CMT GLR
              11. *30T Delta 35-7653 (by DeWalt)
              12. 24T Freud LU87R010 FTG ripper
              13. 24T Leitz/Irwin Woodworking ripper
              14. *20T Amana Industrial ripper (brand new...haven't even mounted it yet)
              15. 10T Delta Industrial ripper (by Leitz)

              *= New

              The Amana 60T is gone (nice blade), SF 30T is gone (that's not a blade! ), Forrest 30T TK is gone (great blade), and a 40T CMT has come and gone (expected more).

              I'm really liking the DW7640 50T so far. It's been in my saw for a week or so...better than expected. How do you like your Oshlun? I've been favorably impressed for the price....surprisingly well made and performs well IMO. Without consideration for cost, the Oshlun literally outperformed the CMT in every way but looks.
              Last edited by Knottscott; 10-22-2008, 08:34 AM.
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              • drillman88
                Senior Member
                • Dec 2007
                • 572
                • Southeast
                • Delta Platinum Edition Contractor Saw

                #37
                I have an el cheapo B&D in mine that I have been using to rip some reclaimed 2x spruce and fir.There shouldnt be any metal but dont want to chance a good blade.
                I think therefore I .....awwww where is that remote.

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                • SCBob
                  Forum Newbie
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 53
                  • South Carolina
                  • Ridgid ts24241

                  #38
                  Have I said I have only Freud blades in my TS, CMS, and RAS.

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                  • RickT
                    Established Member
                    • Jun 2003
                    • 175
                    • .

                    #39
                    My BT3100 currently has a Freud combination blade installed. I have a Freud 24T ripping blade, Freud 80T laminate blade, and Freud 6" stacked dado set. I've been using thin kerf (3/32") blades, but Jim Heavy, from Wood Magazine, told me to use standard thick kerf (1/8") and just feed stock more slowly if the motor has difficulty cutting. He said a thick kerf blade has less runnout and more stability. Anyone using thick kerf blades in their BT3000/BT3100?
                    Thanks,
                    Rick

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                    • Knottscott
                      Veteran Member
                      • Dec 2004
                      • 3815
                      • Rochester, NY.
                      • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

                      #40
                      Originally posted by RickT
                      My BT3100 currently has a Freud combination blade installed. I have a Freud 24T ripping blade, Freud 80T laminate blade, and Freud 6" stacked dado set. I've been using thin kerf (3/32") blades, but Jim Heavy, from Wood Magazine, told me to use standard thick kerf (1/8") and just feed stock more slowly if the motor has difficulty cutting. He said a thick kerf blade has less runnout and more stability. Anyone using thick kerf blades in their BT3000/BT3100?
                      Thanks,
                      Rick
                      Interesting....Roland Johnson of Fine Woodworking Mag recently did a comparison that found thin kerf blades to be measurably comparable to full kerf blades in cut qualty, and easier for the motor to spin because they take 25% less material. American WWer did an article supporting TK blades in issue #118 (Nov 2006).

                      I'm using mainly full kerf blades now that I have a 3hp saw, but when I had a contractor saw and hybrid, the TK blades were a great asset, and I found them to cut as well as the full kerf blades. Never had any issues with a good quality TK blade. A saw with low vibration and low runout (like the BT) should have no issues with a good TK blade.

                      Blade update...my saw is currently sporting a new Delta Industrial 35-7653 (formerly DeWalt DW7653) 30T ATB full kerf blade. Will make some test cuts for the first time with it tomorrow.
                      Happiness is sort of like wetting your pants....everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.

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                      • SARGE..g-47

                        #41
                        [QUOTE=Knottscott;401033]Interesting....Roland Johnson of Fine Woodworking Mag recently did a comparison that found thin kerf blades to be measurably comparable to full kerf blades in cut qualty, and easier for the motor to spin because they take 25% less material. American WWer did an article supporting TK blades in issue #118 (Nov 2006).

                        Roland Johnson did a review of the Steel City 18" BS when it first came out for FWW mag. The article was titled... Steel City 18" BS Has Major Flaws.

                        He found the table to be .018 out of flat with the table pin out. He reported the micro-adjusttable support rod for the guides was bent and it wouldn't re-saw straight. That's a pretty strong and DAMAGING article title when....

                        Anyone that has been around band-saws knows you don't measure table flatness with the pin out. It was ground flat at the factory with the pin "IN" and if you pull the pin out.. the cast iron table will flex where the blade split is.

                        Pete Bradley and I jumped his case on the FWW forum about the pin. FWW contacted him and found out he took the BS off the crate and tested as he had a deadline to meet. He did not adjust the BS at all. As it turns out the guide bar problem could have been remedied in about 30 seconds by loosening 4 allen head bolts fully visible on the right side of the upper cabinet. It wasn't bent at all.. just needed adjustment.

                        An apology letter to Steel City was printed in fine print in the Editors mail which very few read. Steel City ask for a rebuttal article to counter the BOLD one that originally appeared.... "Steel City BS Has Major Flaws" as this was a new company at the time and you know how people believe everything they see printed in a review by the so-called EXPERT. It didn't happen as the article and fine print apology stood. They stood behind their EXPERT by basically sweeping the matter under the rug instead of cleaning it up properly.

                        I won't mention another review of another manufactures spindle sander and the way Roland Johnson came up with deflection.. A little complicated to explain here but... if you have not noticed Steel City doesn't advertise in FWW mag until a recent Box Building Contest where a Granite top TS will be given away.. There is your reason.

                        Take the other review for what it's worth on the TK. I used one in my BT3 when I had it with a stiffner which gave up depth. But.. in hardwoods I did find it to deflect as I work with 2" and over often. The saw just wouldn't handle that without the stiffner and you had to take it off to get the gullet above the stock.

                        But... I don't have great faith in any Roland Johnson review since that article was written. Nothing against him personally but.. EXPERTS aren't always Experts IMO and any review is subject to how it was preformed. The best review IMO is the one you do yourself comparing apple to apples.

                        Sorry for the rant Scott.. I just have to grit my teeth a bit when I hear or see the words Roland Johnson.. Expert based on whose standards is the question I would ask?
                        Last edited by Guest; 03-16-2009, 12:14 PM.

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                        • dbhost
                          Slow and steady
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 9209
                          • League City, Texas
                          • Ryobi BT3100

                          #42
                          I have changed saws since I originally posted, and blades as well...

                          Currently I have a...

                          Freud Diablo D1040A 40T General Purpose in the saw.

                          Ready to go in the saw...
                          Freud Diablo D1024X 24T Ripping Blade
                          Freud Diablo D1080X 80T ultra Finishing blade.
                          Oshlun SDS-0630 6" Dado Stack.

                          Unfortunately my new to me BT did not come with the OEM blade...
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                          • Knottscott
                            Veteran Member
                            • Dec 2004
                            • 3815
                            • Rochester, NY.
                            • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

                            #43
                            Originally posted by SARGE..g-47
                            ...Roland Johnson did a review of the Steel City 18" BS when it first came out for FWW mag. The article was titled... Steel City 18" BS Has Major Flaws.....Sorry for the rant Scott.. I just have to grit my teeth a bit when I hear or see the words Roland Johnson.. Expert based on whose standards is the question I would ask?
                            No problem Sarge. I remember that fiasco but failed to make the connection with his name! You've got me thinking twice before I reference that article again though!

                            Bottom line as far as this thread goes...a good saw with low runout should have no issues spinning a high quality thin kerf blade.

                            DBHost - The original stock BT blade was pretty good. It was an unusual 36T FTG blade with a positive hook angle made by Freud. I've tried that blade but haven't done head to head with it vs the Diablo 40T, but I suspect your Diablo is at least as good at crosscutting and will likely have a smoother rip cut too.
                            Last edited by Knottscott; 03-16-2009, 02:43 PM.
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                            • dbhost
                              Slow and steady
                              • Apr 2008
                              • 9209
                              • League City, Texas
                              • Ryobi BT3100

                              #44
                              Yeah, I like the 40T. I rarely swap blades unless the 40T is getting dirty, or I am cutting Melamine. That stuff chips too easily...
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                              • SARGE..g-47

                                #45
                                [QUOTE=Knottscott;401167]No problem Sarge. I remember that fiasco but failed to make the connection with his name! You've got me thinking twice before I reference that article again though!

                                BTW.. did you test that Oshland 40 T yet? If so... I do trust your reviews or thoughts. The price is right for sure. I actually love the General Super you sold me after testing. It is an excellent blade. The Super General I just added is great also but I will use it in specific task and not a standard TS blade as I do the regular General.

                                With that said I do switch off to the Amano 20 T Euro edition for about all ripping. Did you get the standard Amana 10 T or the Amana 20 T Euro as both are made by Dimar in Isareal I believe. But.. if the Oshland is a blade as good as the standard General... I would consider it in the future. Do you know what hook angles the ATB are on the Oshland?

                                Sorry again... lot of questions as I'm waiting for 3 separate glue-ups to dry and my mind is going in several directions with curiousity.

                                Regards...

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