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   forestgirl | Oct 03, 2006 05:36am | #1

   Reams of material have been written here about "which table saw balde" -- if you're looking for one does it all.  An "Advanced Search" will provide you with the divergent opinions.  Then there's the group that doesn't believe in one-fits-all-purposes.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   

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   miller | Oct 04, 2006 01:24am | #6

   Thanks to everyone for the reply.  Given this info I will probably go with the 24T Freud for this project,  and get the Woodworker II to replace my blade that is currently dangerously dull.  Thanks again for your time and experience.

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   nikkiwood | Oct 03, 2006 07:56am | #2

   I think the WW II from Forrest is the best all purpose TS blade available, bar none. Glass smooth cuts, and seems to stay sharp longer than any other blade I have owned.

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   charlesm | Oct 03, 2006 03:18pm | #3

   To rip 3" thick stock you need less than 30T. I recommend that you look for a dedicated rip blade with 18 to 24T. The Freud LM71M010 would be an excellent choice.

   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   Knotscott | Oct 03, 2006 05:54pm | #4

   The Forrest WWII 40T will struggle in stock that thick....the 30T WWII will be a better choice.  To cut 3" stock you may need a 24T ripping blade that cuts more aggressively.  The cut quality will suffer a bit compared to a good 40T and even a good 30T like the Forrest, but it should be less prone to burning and boggind the saw down.  Depending on your saw, it's probably a good idea to look into a quality thin kerf 24T blade.   Something like a Freud LU87R010 24T leaves a reasonable cut, as does the DeWalt DW7124TK, and Leitz 24T....they're all under $40. 

   Make sure your saw is well aligned, waxed, and tuned up...use a ZCI and be sure the lumber is flat and straight when you saw it.....the blade is only part of the equation to cut something that thick with accuracy and no burning.

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   forestgirl | Oct 03, 2006 07:37pm | #5

   ...or if you want to save time, stop at Home Depot and pick up the Diablo 24-tooth rip blade (made by Freud).

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)