John Baum
11-17-2010, 6:27 PM
I am looking for recommendations for a 7 1/4" 'skilsaw' blade for ripping hardwood. Experience on the tablesaw has taught me that a high tooth count crosscut blade is not a wise choice for ripping such wood. Apparently the chips do not clear quickly enough and the blade overheats and burns the cut and also begins to wobble. A proper low tooth count ripping blade gives a much smoother cut surface.
I recently bought a Freud Diablo 60 tooth plywood blade For my Bosch worm-drive saw (blades must have a diamond knockout) and am very pleased with its performance. I question whether or not it is suitable for ripping dry 2/4 birch. Has anyone had good luck with any other blades for ripping? I gather that the corresponding Diablo framing blade may not be the best choice.
I am planning on using an 8' long plywood sled to clamp the stock and guide the saw.
Thanks,
John
I recently bought a Freud Diablo 60 tooth plywood blade For my Bosch worm-drive saw (blades must have a diamond knockout) and am very pleased with its performance. I question whether or not it is suitable for ripping dry 2/4 birch. Has anyone had good luck with any other blades for ripping? I gather that the corresponding Diablo framing blade may not be the best choice.
I am planning on using an 8' long plywood sled to clamp the stock and guide the saw.
Thanks,
John