Bion Rogers
09-21-2021, 9:23 PM
Hi everyone. LONG time lurker here.
I bought my Craftsman 113 saw about 1983. I used it for lumber cutting and simple items around the house for several years. Since about 1998, I had it in my garage but had stopped using it for much as it was so under powered and frankly sucked. I had bought a Rigid portable and it sufficed for the general lumber and flooring needs that I had.
Staring about 2 years ago, I figured I would like to make some cabinets. Not having the cash for a major outlay, I started a sloooow refurbishment process on the saw that I just finished. I had added the Exacti-Rip fence sometime in the 90's. I now have it working beautifully and accuracy down to 2-3 thousandths max, repeatable.
Anyway, I bought some new blades but I was wondering if the old blades are worth keeping for any reason or just discard them as old tech. I have a sharpener for them and kept them sharp. Here is the list.
Brand New blades (modern)
Diablo 52 combination
Diablo 24 tooth ripping blade
Diablo 92 ultimate polished finished blade
Freud industrial heavy duty rip 24 tooth 1/8 inch kerf
Oshlund stack Dado 6 in
Legacy new
Vermont American hollow ground planer
Oldham osb- plywood 20 tooth
Legacy used
Chrome King Master combination 64 tooth **
Craftsman 44 tooth standard combination chrome edge **
Black & Decker contractors chrome fast cut combination
Craftsman cabinet combination 72 tooth **
Vermont American plywood and paneling **
Black & Decker chrome plated hollow ground planer **
Craftsman industrial 50 tooth combination carbide **
Craftsman 6-in wobble Dado (just old)
** - excellent condition
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I bought my Craftsman 113 saw about 1983. I used it for lumber cutting and simple items around the house for several years. Since about 1998, I had it in my garage but had stopped using it for much as it was so under powered and frankly sucked. I had bought a Rigid portable and it sufficed for the general lumber and flooring needs that I had.
Staring about 2 years ago, I figured I would like to make some cabinets. Not having the cash for a major outlay, I started a sloooow refurbishment process on the saw that I just finished. I had added the Exacti-Rip fence sometime in the 90's. I now have it working beautifully and accuracy down to 2-3 thousandths max, repeatable.
Anyway, I bought some new blades but I was wondering if the old blades are worth keeping for any reason or just discard them as old tech. I have a sharpener for them and kept them sharp. Here is the list.
Brand New blades (modern)
Diablo 52 combination
Diablo 24 tooth ripping blade
Diablo 92 ultimate polished finished blade
Freud industrial heavy duty rip 24 tooth 1/8 inch kerf
Oshlund stack Dado 6 in
Legacy new
Vermont American hollow ground planer
Oldham osb- plywood 20 tooth
Legacy used
Chrome King Master combination 64 tooth **
Craftsman 44 tooth standard combination chrome edge **
Black & Decker contractors chrome fast cut combination
Craftsman cabinet combination 72 tooth **
Vermont American plywood and paneling **
Black & Decker chrome plated hollow ground planer **
Craftsman industrial 50 tooth combination carbide **
Craftsman 6-in wobble Dado (just old)
** - excellent condition
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.