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I came across THIS POST at the Sawmill Creek Forum, don't know how accurate the chart is but it may give some insight for anyone needing to buy a new blade.

Cheers

Kim

For years, Mario has touted the 40 tooth Freud Diablo 7-1/4" Finish Blade. Of note is that it produces a thin kerf (.053"). I finally bought one which replaced a larger general purpose Freud blade and was astounded at it's performance. And here's the bonus...they cost less than $20 each. For the stuff we do in guitar work, this is an ideal blade!

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JJ
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Larkim,
Thanks to you and others who find new cites and forums!

Can anyone recommend the 80 tooth 10" Freud Diablo blade? I went into HD today to pick up a 7-1/4" Diablo, and I saw they had a special good through Jan 3 (I think) where if you buy a 10" or 12" 80T blade ($50), they'll send you a 7-1/4" 40T for free.

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

Your most welcome Bob, hope you find it useful.

Cheers

Kim

Jon, check out freud's website on their diablo blades. You'll get the best ideas there.

That's a great deal for HD, I'd take that one up if I were you.

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Thanks, Rod, I think I may take them up on that deal the next time I'm there. Looks like the 80T 10" would do the trick for a scarf joint table saw jig.

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

Don't forget about the cut's that you want to do with this blade (the 10" that is), 80T is a very fine finishing blade, you don't want to be ripping lumber with this one (sorry if this is something you already know, don't want to assume though). Will it be a general, all purpose blade, finishing blade, ripping blade, cross cut. See what your options at HD are and then get the one that would compliment your saw blade quiver.Rod True39061.9351157407

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Right, I was thinking of this for crosscutting situations where I was going for a fine "glue-ready" cut like a scarf joint.

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

I'll second Rod's caution about the 80T blade. Unless you are working with thin stock, even a partial rip cut (scarf) will tend to fill the small gullets on this blade with sawdust/shavings and leave you with the possibility of glazing (or even burning) on the cut surface. This can result in a smooth-looking cut that makes a terrible glue bond.
John

[QUOTE=ToddStock] It's worth mentioning that the Ridgid brand (Home Depot) blades are made by Freud, and they did well in the last magazine ratings.

The magazine reviews are useful, but the blade I see used most often in cabinet shops is a Forrest.
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I've been told that Ridgid made Craftsman product up untill a few years a go. Not sure if thats the case or not.

I'll have to see if HD was offering the deal with any other blades. I think maybe it was only for the 80T 10" and 12" blades, so it may not be such a deal if it's a blade I won't end up using very much.

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

I bought the 80T Diable 10" last week from HD. I had planed on using it for my scarf joint but it sounds like that mayhave been a mistake.

[QUOTE=JJ Donohue] For years, Mario has touted the 40 tooth Freud Diablo 7-1/4" Finish Blade. Of note is that it produces a thin kerf (.053"). I finally bought one which replaced a larger general purpose Freud blade and was astounded at it's performance. And here's the bonus...they cost less than $20 each. For the stuff we do in guitar work, this is an ideal blade! [/QUOTE]

He runs this on a 10" saw? If so why not run a 10" blade?

A smaller blade is going to be more stiff than a larger diameter blade. Also cheaper...

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Jonathan Kendall, Siloam Springs AR

Good point