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   Taycosmydog | Jan 21, 2003 12:39am | #1

   Hi Bill, I generally use a finishing blade (60 tooth) when ripping MDF,but just about any blade will work. The material cuts and shapes really nicely, but beware the dust...oh Man! the dust...not harmful to my knowledge just gets every where wear a mask and relocate your CD player from the shop while working. Take Care.Larry S.

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   PaulReuter | Jan 21, 2003 02:34am | #2

   Sawing the stuff is nothing compared to routing it.

   Paul

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   BertJ | Jan 21, 2003 08:27pm | #3

   Trying to wrestle a full sheet of 3/4 MDF on to your table saw is both difficult and dangerous. My suggestion would be to cut pieces using a skill saw first--somewhat larger than your final dimensions. Then cut them to final size on your TS. MDF is very easy to cut with a good carbide-tipped combo saw blade.

   Bert

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   RANGERP75R | Jan 22, 2003 04:17am | #4

   Bill

      I just built a 40 foot parts counter using MDF as the substate under laminate. Used it often on jigs and shop table tops. I found the 60 tooth cross-cut blade to give the smoothest cut. I have used a 50 tooth combo also.

      In essence your not ripping as it has no grain pattern. If you happen to have an older cross-cut blade around, use it. MDF will dull a good blade quickly. 

   Good luck...

   sarge..jt