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wayne86
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May-02-06, 12:26 PM (EST) |
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"Thin kerf blades"
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Im looking for a 2nd blade for my Dewalt 12" miter saw that I have been using for 12 years. Thought Id get a blade to have while one is being sharpened.Seems like most blades now are the thin kerf. Any reason not to use those? Current blade is .125 carbide. I wondering if the thin blades tend to wander more. I dont care about saving material in the cut. Dewalt has a 2 blade pack that is good price but they are thin kerf. thanks for any tip!
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Breaddrink
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May-02-06, 04:24 PM (EST) |
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2. "RE: Thin kerf blades"
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Interesting question. Something I havn't given much thought too either.
Mitre saws do have quite a lot of flex to them anyway, so I'm not sure how that might effect things if the blade were also able to flex with the saw.
It could I suppose cause less burning that a more rigid blade. That said I've had absolutely no problems with my full kerf until it was phenominally blunt so I don't see why I'd veer from buying another full kerf. Rob. |
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TDHofstetter
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May-02-06, 05:26 PM (EST) |
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3. "RE: Thin kerf blades"
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The thin-kerf blades do have more tendency to squirm under pressure - like when you drop a CMS into a piece of stock. If you fed it slowly until it had a kerf going to act as a guide, it'd probably work very well... but that takes extra patience. If your saw is already working well with a standard-kerf blade, I'd stick with that if I were you. The thicker blades ARE (in general, all other factors disregarded) more stable. -- Tim --
Crow ain't so bad
Once you get the hang of
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Sonny Edmonds
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May-02-06, 10:32 PM (EST) |
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4. "RE: Thin kerf blades"
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LAST EDITED ON May-02-06 AT 10:34 PM (CST)
I'm not an advocate of thin kirf blades for anything.
That said...
Years ago I listened to Dano's advice to get a 6 degree negitive hook blade for my SCMS.
I got one of THESE, # S1087, in a triple chip grind and have never been disappointed in the super clean cuts it has given on my saw.
Unfortunately, I don't see a 12" blade listed. I know they make them, but a 12" isn't there. Probably due to the lack of volume they move. (12" and up blades get pricey, good thing you won't need but one or so to keep your saw happy.)Brand be damned, the 6 degree negitive hook blade will amaze you with it's smooth cuts.
I run Systimatic because they are industrial quality blades.  
Sonny Edmonds
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