Best Combination Blade for Ripping

[Art Travers]

Looking for a new blade for TS ...a combination blade that excels in
ripping (if that is possible)..also, advice on a ripping blade using on
hardwoods and plywood. Advice would be appreciated..

[Ken Massingale]

I've been using a WWII for a couple of years and have been very happy with it. I recently got a Freud Fusion and have to say I prefer it over the WWII.

[scott spencer]

The Forrest WWII 30T (http://www99.epinions.com/review/Forrest_WW10307100_Woodworker_Ii_10_30_Tooth_5_8_A rbor_3_32_Kerf_Circular_Saw_Blade/content_411771899524) is mighty impressive and very versatile. It feeds with the ease of a 24T ripper, but the cuts are nearly indistinguishable from the 40T.

[Lee Koepke]

just got a freud glueline rip / 24t ......works like a charm in maple oak and walnut so far.

i have a tk freud and systimatic combinatin/crosscut that i use for other cuts

[Bruce Wrenn]

In addition to the other blades, I like both the Freud LU84, and the Delta 35-7657. I have used both with pleasing results. The Freud is a combination blade, while the Delta is a general purpose blade.

[glenn bradley]

I have a couple combinations that I keep around for rough-sizing lumber. I began to use dedicated rip and crosscut blades when I am cutting to final dimensions. I have never looked back.

[Walt Caza]

Hi Art,
Blade shopping is a little tricky unless you want to spend alot of time, effort and money.
Fortunately for us Creekers, Scott Spencer has done all of that and more in his
blade comparisons. As much as I appreciate his remaining quiet and humble,
I gotta say this guy did his (make that our) homework!
Scott rocked the category, which is more than I can say for all those mags
trying not to offend their advertisers.
No nonsense, no bias, and very thorough...
Scott's work easily justifies a Creek contribution. (maybe we should advertise that!)
He has even updated the original, so find the freshest posting.
All comments from real woodworkers have been positive.
I kid you not, search for it here...
good luck,
Walt
:)

[Walt Caza]

Good Morning Art,
I just found Scott's late Nov 2006 blade comparison.
If I recall correctly, he had updated his charts since then...
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=470404

Scott assures me he has done more testing and further updates are
forthcoming. Seems to be a lot of work for a guy with count'em, 6 kids!

Thanks go out to Mike Cutler for taking the time to teach me how to
post a link to another thread! My success as a student is a credit only
to your ability as a teacher.

Oops, I found Scott's July 2007 update...
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=61724
(wohoo, look at me.....linking like crazy)

Have a great day,
Walt

[Matthew Voss]

The Forrest WWII 30T (http://www99.epinions.com/review/Forrest_WW10307100_Woodworker_Ii_10_30_Tooth_5_8_A rbor_3_32_Kerf_Circular_Saw_Blade/content_411771899524) is mighty impressive and very versatile. It feeds with the ease of a 24T ripper, but the cuts are nearly indistinguishable from the 40T.

hey Scott-

how does this do in plywood?

[scott spencer]

Hi Matt - It's pretty close the 40T WWII in ply, or at least close enough that you'd have to look long and hard to see differences. It's no 80T Hi-ATB, but the top side is very good, the bottom side is decent...the bottom side improves a lot with a ZCI.