Hi,
Which blade(s) should I buy for my old Sears 10 inch tablesaw to cut smooth edges on
45 degree mitres in hardwood, about 1.5 x 2.5 inches,
.75 inch melamine, and
.25 inch plexiglass?
Could one blade do the job, or is that too much of a compromise?
Are brand names important, or is it sufficient to just specify number of teeth and a type?
Where’s a good place to buy them?
Would inexpensive many-many-tooth “plywood blades” be OK? They’re disposable, saving the cost of resharpening an expensive blade. I’m guessing that frequent resharpening is necessary to keep a smooth cut, especially with the abrasive melamine.
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Well, I'm not sure where you're going here. Three blades would do the job best. Freud makes a blade for each of your anticipated applications. Will one blade do it all? Yes and No. You could get a blade that works great on hardwood and plastics but using it on melamine may not produce the results you expect. I suppose you could get by with a middle of the road combo blade but definitely not a plywood blade. Heck they don't even cut plywood very well.
If you invest in a decent combo blade and have it sharpened regularly then you might get respectable results in all categories. 40-50 teeth should be all you need.
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