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   bobr2 | Sep 30, 2021 11:16pm | #1

   I have found both Freud and Amana blades to be quite good quality and readily available. Both are available in ATB styles as well as others.

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   bobr2 | Sep 30, 2021 11:20pm | #2

   By the way, WWII blades are available on Amazon right now.

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   rob_ss | Oct 01, 2021 02:45am | #3

   I have never noticed a substantial benefit of one blade brand compared with another. My personal approach is to go to my local shop and buy whatever they sell me for the purpose.
   I have had good results from every blade I have bought. Felder's Silent Power branded blades are superb and relatively inexpensive (about USD 100 for a 12 inch blade) compared with some offerings. I have also bought non-branded alternatives and cannot tell the difference.
   It would be worth considering a cheaper blade and giving it a go. If nothing else, you will then have a spare blade and can use it whilst you wait for your special blades.

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   neil102 | Oct 01, 2021 06:52am | #4

   I use Amana and Dimar blades. When I was in school, we mostly had Dimar blades. They make an excellent dado set.

   Just like power tools, when you find a manufacturer you like, you tend to stick with them.

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   gulfstar | Oct 01, 2021 07:32am | #5

   Try Royce/AYR they supply the industrial market and I order by phone/email from the Factory.

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   eddo234 | Oct 01, 2021 09:33am | #6

   Ridge makes an ATB combination blade like the Gorrest. I own Forrest and Ridge blades, and like them both. Ridge blades are less expensive. Holbren has them on sale right now. The 10” 40T ATB+raker is $120. https://www.holbren.com/Ridge_Carbide_TS21040?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7L3W76ip8wIVmuCzCh1neQnWEAQYASABEgIbVfD_BwE

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   john_c2 | Oct 01, 2021 10:33am | #7

   The magazine periodically reviews blades. The one I am using now is a Freud P410, 40 tooth combination blade. It was top ranked in one if those reviews, and it's as good as any blade I've used.

   I have a Freud 24 tooth rip blade, but I only use it if I'm ripping something really thick and dense. I use the 40 tooth for all regular ripping, including glue joints.

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   user-1118538293 | Oct 01, 2021 03:14pm | #8

   Totally agree on the Freud P410, also labeled as fusion trio next generation. I went thin kerf for my 1.75hp saw and it’s awesome. The only reasons I take it off are for dadoes, if I need a flat-bottom kerf, or because some of my jigs are set up for 1/8” kerf blades. Love it.

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   user-7627473 | Oct 01, 2021 04:27pm | #9

   You can sometimes find Woodworker IIs at local Woodcraft franchises. I bought my last one that way after seeing the astronomical waits. I've used Ridge but I like Forrest better. 1/8" kerf with stiffener - very clean cut surface.

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    pantalones868 | Oct 01, 2021 05:37pm | #10

    I have some really good blades including Forrest. I have some ancient steel blades, rip and cross cut and a couple of hollow ground planer blades and these I can sharpen myself. They were state of the art blades in their day.. they do really fine work when properly maintained.. I think the last time I had sharpening done on a Forrest blade it was $35, I have to get it there and then get it back and while that's going on I don't have it. What I've discovered is that I can go to home depot, harbor freight or some such place and buy a 60 tooth carbide blade for less than it costs me to have a blade serviced. Harbor freight sometimes has a 10" blade for something like $25 and in the package is a second blade! I've found for general cutting when new they ain't bad! I can easily get a job done with one of those blades leave it on the saw doing everyday stuff and if I have critical work then install a good blade. I don't sweat over messing with reclaimed wood with the inevitable nail or screw. (There always seems to be one that escapes detection) They don't last as long is true but last longer sometimes than you would think and when dull they go in the trash can.

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    EdWeber | Oct 02, 2021 01:37pm | #11

    I would like to add, Forrest WWII blades is very misleading, they make about 5 different varieties of a WWII. https://www.forrestblades.com/

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   eddo234 | Oct 02, 2021 01:47pm | #12

   But the OP stated specifically what WWII blades he was interested in. "Any suggestions on a Rip/Crosscut/and Combo blades?"

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    user-7630268 | Oct 03, 2021 08:04am | #13

    I respectfully disagree. After using for many years the more or less throw-away blades of various brands sold by the local and big box stores I tried a Forrest WW. And IMHO it is well worth the price. I use the 40 tooth model. Additionally I have a the blade that cuts an absolutely flat bottom kerf. Furthermore the sharpening service offered by Forrest is great to deal with.

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   EdWeber | Oct 03, 2021 05:21pm | #14

   I agree, A high quality blade like a Forrest or a Freud, which I use, is a good investment.
   I also recommend only getting them sharpened by an authorized dealer, what ever brand you use.

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    eddo234 | Oct 03, 2021 06:30pm | #15

    I agree too. A high quality blade has bigger and better carbide, so it will last much longer than a cheap blade. It’s also tensioned and better balanced for accuracy and less stress on the arbor. Nothing wrong with cheapo blades for sketchy wood or rough work, but not for higher quality work and long life. The better blades are the better choice IMHO.

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    jfsksa | Oct 03, 2021 08:38pm | #16

    The "what table saw blade?" thread has been done on this forum many times before. Too bad that the FW search function does not include prior Discussion Forum posts. There's a lot of great info there that is buried too deep to find.

    Ben Strano - any comment?

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   Kurt_Battles | Oct 03, 2021 09:59pm | #19

   Glad you brought up the inaqequate search engine behind FW. There are many threads about saw blades, I have searched and failed, that is the reason I started this thread. You can't even search for your own posts. I hope someone who understands the value of all of the information buried here, reads this, and acts on it.

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   ben_strano | Oct 04, 2021 09:32am | #23

   I agree that our search always needs work, and they are tweaking it.

   The forum is excluded from the main site search because we don't want new users confusing user content with FW content. However, there is a forum search on the top right of the forum page next to the create post button.

   
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   Kurt_Battles | Oct 04, 2021 10:01am | #24

   Ben, thanks! I just used this feature (again) knowing what it is now. It might be helpful if it was a button labeled "Forum Search". I found ~2600 posts regarding table saw blades so it works fine.

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    Kurt_Battles | Oct 03, 2021 09:17pm | #17

    First, thanks for all the comments and thoughts. I have posted several times and always learn something. I think I am going to buy a Ridge 24 tooth Rip blade. They don't seem to make a crosscut blade so I am still shopping for that one. My new saw came with a 40 tooth combo blade that is good and sharp for now. Someone posted that Amazon had Forrest blades, true, for $50 over Forrest retail prices. Amazon isn't always a good value.

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   eddo234 | Oct 03, 2021 09:46pm | #18

   Look at my reply a ways up. I said that Ridge does make ATB combo blades, and I included the link to Holbren and the sale on Ridge blades.

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   Kurt_Battles | Oct 03, 2021 10:14pm | #20

   Thanks!

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   Kurt_Battles | Oct 03, 2021 10:20pm | #21

   What is your take on a crosscut blade, I didn't see a Ridge in th 50-60 tooth range? Holbren is $10 less than Amazon BTW. I have a combo blade for the moment.

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    eddo234 | Oct 03, 2021 10:34pm | #22

    Holbren has a Ridge 48T ATB (I know, 2 teeth less than a 50 tooth blade). Ridge also makes 80 tooth blades, especially for plywood, melamine, veneer (not sure if Holbren carries them). https://www.holbren.com/table-saw-blades/ridge-carbide-ultra-ts2000-10-48t-full-kerf-general-purpose-saw-blade/

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    joevannucci | Oct 10, 2021 01:48pm | #25

    I have found my Forrest blades at Slivers Mill, in stock, even when Forrest was stating large backlogs. They're a good, full service dealer. I got a second WWII #1 grind, as well as a box joint set. They even helped me custom order a dovetail (grind) blade. That blade arrived in about three weeks, amid the pandemic.