For the times where it would be easier to get repeat cuts with the speed of cutting with the TS is what I'm talking about. The TS just cuts faster/easier.

"Red"

That's what I'm talking about, not having to to do that. Just wishful thinking on my part I guess. If they did make TS blades that way, the work arounds wouldn't be necessary. It's like cutting 2 times with a 1/4" router bit or just buying a 1/2" bit which eliminates the second pass and insures a .500 cut. But no one makes a 1/2" TS blade and I'm thinking it's too bad they don't.

"Red"

Zac

"Red"

If not, you have exceeded the safe tablesaw level in your shop, and you are reguired to send at least one to me!

Sonny Edmonds
Saugus, CA
"Precision Firewood Specialist"

"Lurkimus turdius orifus" (Limey-speak latin for a lurking A$$hole)
A handle bestowed on me by my Dear Friend, Robert "Limey" Bolton. 1947-2007

"A candle loses nothing lighting another."

Welcome to the Forum!

But it wouldn't be as amazing as TS blades in different widths.

"Red"

But then, you'd have to find perfect plywood to fit your perfect dado slot.
Good luck with that!

(Incidently, Furniture grade hardwood plywood is usually true to diamention. As well as MDF and press wood sheets (particleboard).
Take your verneer calipers with you to the store. <Hot tip< )

Sonny Edmonds
Saugus, CA
"Precision Firewood Specialist"

"Lurkimus turdius orifus" (Limey-speak latin for a lurking A$$hole)
A handle bestowed on me by my Dear Friend, Robert "Limey" Bolton. 1947-2007

"A candle loses nothing lighting another."

Welcome to the Forum!

That's WHAT I'm sayin' all along.

"Red"

It sounds like a nice idea. But it's not practical for exactly the same reason those "plywood-sized" router bits aren't practical, either.

Now, on the other hand, if you actually did have a need for only 1/4" sized grooves or exactly 3/8" or 1/2" dados, I'm with you. Solid wood shelves or accurately sized ply would fit in these slots just fine and I think that's where the idea has merit. But in this case, I don't think there's enough of a market to support the product.

There's a Frued set out there that is two blades with offset teeth. In one configuration they make perfect 1/4" cuts and in another, they make perfect 3/8" cuts. Just by flippin' the two blades around one another. This is pretty close to what you're after, and the application makes perfect sense here. They tout it as a box-joint blade. This makes good sense because the task is not dependent on matching random thickness materials.

Jason Beam
Sacramento, CA

In loving memory of Robert Bolton. We'll all miss you, Sir.

I know I have a shop full of tools just to be able to cut and shape wood the way I want.

No single tool does it all. Work arounds abound, it's what we do to solve problems.

Some around here wouldn't have a TS while others might trade in their planer for a few hand planes.

It's just how it is. I don't have or want a lathe and no one is forced into buying anything they don't see utility in.

For me though, TS blades in different widths would come in handy. Would they solve all of my groove and dado needs? No, I don't think so. There is no ONE tool or bit that would.

Just wishing out loud for another piece of hardware is all.

Jason, I GET IT. You wouldn't buy any of these if available. That's Ok with me. GOT IT??

"Red"

Got it.

Glad you think you do, too

Jason Beam
Sacramento, CA

In loving memory of Robert Bolton. We'll all miss you, Sir.

Jason Beam
Sacramento, CA

In loving memory of Robert Bolton. We'll all miss you, Sir.