Flat bottom saw blade recommendation

[Raymond Seward]

Looking for a good flat bottom 10" blade 1/8" kerf. It would be for grooves & box joints. Don't wanna spend for one of those high end blades....kinda pricey for me. What say you? Thank you in advance.

[scott spencer]

Here are 2 inexpensive options for you:

- Delta Industrial 35-611 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-10-x-18-FT-Grind-Carbide-Saw-Blade-35-611-/390105614825?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad41b49e9) 10” 18T FTG full kerf rip blade. Made in the Germany ($21/$12.50 s/h)

- Bosch PRO1024RIPB (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bosch-PRO1024RIPB-10-x-24-Tooth-Carbide-Ripping-Saw-Blade-5-8-Inch-Arbor-/330889019907?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0a85c203) 10” 24T FTG full kerf rip blade. Made in USA or China depending on which one you get ($14/$8.50 s/h )

Otherwise you're looking at ~ $50-$60 for something like a Freud LM72, Infinity 010-024, CMT 201.024.10, or Amana Tool 610200.

[Mark Wooden]

I've had good luck with the German made Delta blades.

[Kevin Groenke]

Look for FTG or "flat top grind" in the blade description for such an animal. Often these have an aggressive hook angle which can lead to tear-out on finger joints... using a scrap backing board can alleviate this problem.

There is a pretty affordable 10x24 FTG rip blade made/sold by Kempston available on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Kempston-99312-10-Inch-Industrial-8-Inch/dp/B0013KTUQ6 (http://www.amazon.com/Kempston-99312-10-Inch-Industrial-8-Inch/dp/B0013KTUQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376532946&sr=8-1&keywords=kempston+rip)

We use these for true flat bottom grooves and finger joints - they work great and don't break the bank.

-kevin

[Dave Cav]

A combination blade like the Freud LU84R011 or the Oshlun SBW-100050 will give flat bottom cuts as every fifth tooth is flat ground.

[scott spencer]

A combination blade like the Freud LU84R011 or the Oshlun SBW-100050 will give flat bottom cuts as every fifth tooth is flat ground.

The ATB/R combination grinds do have a raker, but the ATB ground teeth protrude slightly above the flat raker tooth, leaving minor grooves along the edges. As Kevin noted, a "flat top grind" (FTG) is the only grind that will leave a perfectly flat bottom.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/hewood/sawparts/Saw%20Blades/ATB-R.jpg

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[Raymond Seward]

Thank all....and Scott, you are correct about the raker in the ATB. Anyone know of a FTG combination blade?

[scott spencer]

Thank all....and Scott, you are correct about the raker in the ATB. Anyone know of a FTG combination blade?

You could have someone grind one for you. Pick up something like a full kerf 40T Delta 35-7657 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-35-7657-10-x-40T-Gen-Purpose-Carbide-Saw-Blade-/390421133092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae6e9b724) for < $30 shipped and have the ATB grind changed to an FTG.

[Raymond Seward]

You could have someone grind one for you. Pick up something like a full kerf 40T Delta 35-7657 for < $30 shipped and have the ATB grind changed to an FTG.
Great idea....recommendations for our area?

[scott spencer]

Jackson Saw and Knife did a good job for me, but took off a bit more carbide than I was happy with (dunno if they'r even still in business). I"m hearing great things about Dynamic Saw in Buffalo. Woodcraft in Henrietta or Specialty Tools on Buffalo Road near Rohrbach's might have some good leads. Forrest and Ridge Carbide usually get top grades for their sharpening service too.