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I've been reading the discussions on making kerfed lining using a table saw and I see that many luthiers use the Diablo thin kerf blade. This blade has about 1.9 mm of kerf or about .075". I've been trying to find a blade that cuts a kerf of 1-1.2 mm or .040-.050". Something more like a fret slotting blade. I saw such a blade in a shop that I worked in Spain.

This is my first post, and I hope to share more in the future.

Luis
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Im not sure how easy that will be to find, good luck on that
however could you take 2 fret saw blades at.025 and double up? (they have 110 teeth so Im not sure how well that would go)
As these are easy to find - I know Shane Niefer has some at High Mt TW,
and any other place that sells luthier supplies, StewMac ... Luthiers Merc...
Of course you would need blade stiffeners..
Cheers
Charliewood

If you look up jewellers circular saw blades you can find a lot of his on Google for thinner kerfs in blades up to at least 6"

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Luis: If your intent is to make linings I'm not so sure such a thin blade is a good idea.In order for the lining to flex especially on the tighter radii there has to be sufficent width to the cuts. You can get around this a bit by making the cuts closer together but that can make the lining more fragile. The lining will be fragile both by itself and after gluing if you try to work the edge of the sides.Not trying to rain on your parade but giving you something to think about in order to short cut any problems. Good luck and take care.
Tom

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Have you seen the A4 linings? http://www.advancedshelltech.com/Produc ... rfing.html

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Waddy : If that post was for me I made the assumption the original poster was into more convential linings.
Tom

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Go to your local saw shop and see if they will "side-grind" a plywood blade for you. I think I paid $25 for mine.

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Luis, the 7 1//4" thin kerf Diablo blade with a 5/8" arbor hole has a .059" kerf, if your arbor runs true. Thats about the thinnest Carbide tip blade you can get at the hardware store...unless you have a saw with a 1/2" arbor,,,you can get a 6" diameter thin kerf Diablo Carbide tip blade with a .049" kerf. The old (circa 1955) Craftsman 8" bench saws with a cast iron top have a 1/2" arbor, and can be had for around $50 on craigs list. Thats what I use for linings, and ripping bindings. For heavier cutting, I use my bigger table saw.

Chuck

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Freud D0436X is a 4 3/8", 36 tooth trim saw blade with a 20mm arbor bore. It has a .049" kerf. You can get 20mm to 5/8" inserts.

Thanks a lot for all the answers, I will investigate more on your suggestions.

best regards,
Luis

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Luis Fernandez de Cordoba
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