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   bones | Dec 30, 2006 09:16pm | #1

   I can't speak to the blade you mention because I have not used it, but I have Forrest WWII on my TS and can speak to that one. It's fantastic. It is a great combination blade. I get glue ready rips and cross cuts without tearout.  On my RAS, I have the WWI which is strictly for cross cutting. If you do switch, you would not be dissapointed with the quality of cut with Forrest.  Anyway that's my 2CW.

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   charlesm | Dec 31, 2006 02:35am | #2

   Best to use a HiATB grind blade with low or negative hook. The Freud version is the LU80R010. We also just introduced the P410 Premier Fusion 40T General Purpose blade which is also HiATB and does an excellent job in veneered ply as well as most every other wood or wood product cutting job.

   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   xmike | Dec 31, 2006 05:42am | #3

   How does that work on a miter saw?  I have a DeWalt 12 inch (not compound) that is starting to give me tearout with the original DeWalt blade - a disappointment, since it has been very lightly used to this point.

   Mike D

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   charlesm | Jan 01, 2007 01:58am | #8

   Mike,The LU80R012 would be excellent for your miter saw. The HiATB and low hook angle make it an ideal choice. Another great option for the miter saw is the LU85R012 which has a double side grind to polish the cut edges glass smooth. We haven't yet produced the Premier Fusion in 12" but that should be coming in 2007.
   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   highfigh | Dec 31, 2006 07:29am | #4

   Do you have a zero clearance insert? A wide mouth will definitely influence how the bottom edge comes out. How high is the blade?

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
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   Knotscott | Dec 31, 2006 12:58pm | #5

   Most high quality general purpose or combination blades like the LU84 or WWII give a "good" cut in ply, but won't do as good of a job as a specialty blade intended for ply. The old Freud F810 Hi-ATB grind is the best one I've used...it's now the LU80. The Forrest Duraline will be similar but will likely cost more. Ridge Carbide, Amana, and Infinity have high quality Hi-ATB veneer blades too.

   
   

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   Edited 12/31/2006 8:07 am ET by Knotscott

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   Bartee | Dec 31, 2006 06:11pm | #6

   The new Freud Fusion looks really good.

   I am sure this was designed as a WWII killer. They are $99 !!

   I have a WWII and look forward to getting the new Freud Fusion blade to compare.

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   Knotscott | Dec 31, 2006 07:09pm | #7

   You and me both! This is one of the more innovative blades to come along in a while.

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   BruceS | Jan 01, 2007 02:19am | #9

   Ditto CharlesM.  The LU80 will do a superb job for you.  Your LU84 is a good blade, but a combination blade, and shouldn't be expected to do the very best job.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.