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   GHR | Jun 12, 2003 04:39pm | #1

   For all of my precision cuts I use a hollow ground planer blade (HSS), 7-1/4 or 8" on my 10" table saw.

   The set on HSS blades or the clearance behind carbide tips is an invitation to a poor finish.

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   ToolDoc | Jun 12, 2003 06:18pm | #2

   Jim: I still use reg steel blades on my Table saw,miter box,Radial arm saw, I have a supply of OldHam & Craftsman Kromedge blades on hand mostly Hollow Ground Planer & Plywood thin Rim blades.. I have Freud Carbide Blades too,But still use the Reg Steel blades also...I also have a stash of 71/4" steel blades for my circular saws too..

                                            ToolDoc

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   RoyinMD | Jun 12, 2003 07:27pm | #3

   Jim,

   I'm into carbide all the time for the table saw, compound miter saw and skill saw. The only reason I have a couple HSS and well used carbides around is if I should need to do any cuts on used wood that may have ground in sand, dirt or rocks and of course screws, staples or nails. I have a lot of pressure treated edging around my property that gets some rework and additions now and then.

   Enjoy, Roy

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   mike4244 | Jun 12, 2003 08:10pm | #4

   Jim, I use 8 1/4" steel blades in a worm drive skilsaw when I have to rip 2x material. Easy ripping with a sharp blade. The thinner blade makes it a good choice for ripping thick boards. Most of the time I use carbide combination blades. I can sharpen these steel blades right on the job if necessary.

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   jhausch | Jun 13, 2003 05:49am | #5

   I will try and post a pic of this thing.  It is pretty neat.  I guess it is pretty much destined for the shelf unless I run across someone that collects this sort of thing.

   I don't think it is appropriate for the "hollow ground planer blade" mentioned.  Other than that it, sounds like HSS is mostly a thing of the past.

   I have a couple of 7-1/4 circ blades around.  I may just run one through it to see how it works. 

   Thanks to all for responding.Steelkilt Lives!