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   JMartinsky | Jan 27, 2004 01:19am | #1

   That depends on blade size. I use Freud miter blades, the red teflon coated ones. If I don't cut any metal or particle board with them, I get a year or better from them.

   John

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   forestgirl | Jan 27, 2004 03:42am | #2

   One thing that will help  is to make a zero-clearance insert for the table.  Even with a really good blade, some tearout might occur if there's not enough support underneath the stock.

   I'll vote for Freud blades too (I own 3 for the table saw).  What size miter saw, and what type of wood or stock (and size) are you cutting???

   forestgirl Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)  you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)

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   Dick38 | Jan 27, 2004 05:15pm | #3

   Hi Forest Girl,

   I have a 12" slider and cut mostly 3/4" - 4x4" stock.

   Thanks

   Dick38

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   forestgirl | Jan 27, 2004 08:31pm | #4

   I'm not seeing a 12" CMS blade in the old Freud catalog I have.  I'll invite Charles-from-Freud over to give us some help.  So, we're looking for a blade to cut 3/4" stock, right?  Not 3/4" through 4" I hope, as that's going to cover 2 different teeth-per-blade specs. 

   Anywho, watch for Charles to stop by.forestgirl Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)  you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)

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   charlesm | Jan 27, 2004 08:39pm | #5

   Dick 38,

   Currently we offer 2 different blades that are ideal for 12" SCMS. The top of the line is the LU91R012. The other is the Diablo D1280S. A google seach should bring up both blades.Charles M

   Freud, Inc.

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   sharp | Jan 27, 2004 08:45pm | #6

   i am happy with the forrest chopmaster.

   It leaves a very clean cut. little to no chip out.

   I have only the stock blade to compare it to though. never tried the freud.

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   Elcoholic | Jan 28, 2004 04:32am | #7

   I swear by my FS Tools 100t 12" mitresaw blade which is on my Makita LS1212 SCMS.  Glass smooth.

   John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne