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   RickL | Feb 22, 2005 04:11pm | #1

   Pretty sure the  disc is discontinued.  Seems like locking the door after the horse got out. Can't give and exact number  to spec but if it interferes with cutting and such I don't use the blade. My saw sharpener can straighten out a blade within reason if it's a quality blade.

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   BrentS | Feb 23, 2005 11:04pm | #2

   Hi Rod...........I've used it in the past,but only on some very thin, very cheap ,100 tooth blades I found at a flea market that I use for veneer.As far as good quality blades go,you should'nt need it.If they are'nt straight return them and if you treat them well they stay straight or a good sharpener can straighten them.I would guess there was a reason for LV discontinuing them,they really are'nt needed for the majority of blades made today.

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   RodM | Feb 24, 2005 04:16am | #3

   Hi Brent, thanks for your input. I saw this product mentioned in the latest ShopNotes magazine, sounded like a good idea if it really worked. I'm using a Forrest Woodworker II on my Delta C.S. I don't think I have a problem but I'm going to invest in a dial indicator so I can measure the runout and know for sure. Do you or anyone else what runout is considered normal? RodM

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   BrentS | Feb 24, 2005 02:45pm | #4

   Hey Rod,

     Before you check the blade for run out, check at the arbour flange.It should'nt be more than 1-2 thous. there,even better if 0.As far as the blade goes,I would want to see the same max. of 1-2 thous. on a quality blade like that.

                                                                         Brent

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   MarkMacLeod | Feb 27, 2005 01:43am | #5

   Hi:

   I've used the truing disc; on better blades it's not required. It limits cutting depth. Since I've switched saws and now have enough funds to use better blades, I've stopped using it. Too much fiddle factor.

   mark