Originally Posted by
Justin Foley
I usually toss the blade that comes with the saw or just use it for cuts I don't really care about. I'm a little apprehensive about the cost of a Forrest blade, though I've heard amazing things about them. It's odd. I can justify the cost of a $900 saw, but not a $170 blade. Yet.
Forrest blades sell for far less than $170, even purchased direct! Even the 12" version I use is less than that. Check out Silvers Mill for excellent prices on Forrest blades. The 10" goes for about $120 right now for the WW-II 40T on promotional pricing.
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