10" Table Saw Blade

[thekorvers]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

Freud one has slightly thinner kerf (0.091" vs 0.098") , and extra anti-vibration cuts. There may be other differences I didn't notice.

They are both made by Freud.

[mattsk8]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I'm not patronizing anyone because I used to do the same thing, but give a 40 or 50 tooth blade a shot for ripping, still clean cuts and the blades last way longer (not to mention way less work for the table saw on those longer rips). For cross cutting maybe step up to a 60t. My blade sharpening guy gave me that tip and it works well.

Also, I'd guess the Ryobi doesn't have a riving knife.

I like Tenryu blades. Fairly inexpensive and they last. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...enryu+10+blade

[feyz]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

That blade is the same as or very similar to the 50 tooth combination blade I recommended, available at the Home Depot, but $11 cheaper than through Amazon.

Freud one has slightly thinner kerf (0.091" vs 0.098") , and extra anti-vibration cuts. There may be other differences I didn't notice.

[thekorvers]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I have found this to be a good all purpose blade that won't break the bank:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00020JOAA/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00

Good clean cuts on a variety of materials.

I use it on a Bosch 4100 worksite saw.

That blade is the same as or very similar to the 50 tooth combination blade I recommended, available at the Home Depot, but $11 cheaper than through Amazon.

[zobsky]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

Diablo blades (made by Freud) are a good value and easy to find (the big orange store).

I would go with the 40 or 50 (preferred) tooth blade:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100055325/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=diablo&storeId=10051#.UPMjgmcRtyY

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...1#.UPMjhWcRtyY

+1 on Freud diablo blades

[DanMan]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

Somebody recommended the "Demo Demon" blade available at Home Depot. Although only a 7&1/4", I can make 1&1/2" cuts and it works well.

[richmaz15]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I have found this to be a good all purpose blade that won't break the bank:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o05_s00_i00

Good clean cuts on a variety of materials.

I use it on a Bosch 4100 worksite saw.

[thekorvers]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I forgot to mention in relation to the question by the OP concerning the number of teeth: For a table saw, which is designed for long cuts (ripping), you don't want a blade with a great number of teeth. You want the blade to be able to clear the wood dust and chips, which is hard to do with many teeth and small reliefs. The blade will overheat and scorch the wood with long cuts and extended use. You don't want very few teeth either as the cut will not be smooth. So the answer is a happy medium, hence my suggestion of a 50 teeth combination blade. Not too expensive and you will still get a smooth cut with a high quality blade. Don't get a cut rate blade. You get what you pay for! For a miter saw the cuts are short, so that the dust clearing and overheating will not be a factor. You would use a blade with a lot of teeth to get the smoothest cut.

[thekorvers]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I've had fantastic luck with the harbor freight blades. Specifically the 40 tooth titanium nitride coated blade. The 60 tooth blade cuts smooth as silk for me.

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-40-tooth-carbide-tipped-circular-saw-blade-with-titanium-nitride-coating-93893.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-60-tooth-industrial-combination-saw-blade-38543.html

FWIW, I have a professional craftsman table.

Harbor Freight blades are made by Lifetime Carbide, probably a Chinese company with an American name. They use C2 grade carbide tips which is not a very high grade. I have used some of their blades. I would rate them as mediocre.

Freud blades are made in Italy and use C3 and C4 grade carbide. If you have ever used some of their blades you will appreciate the difference.

Thin kerf blades are good for an underpowered light weight saw as someone already pointed out. They require a lot less force to cut through as the blade width is substatially narrower than a standard blade and consequently experience a lot less friction. Yet it should not deflect if everything is properly aligned and set up and proper procedure is used.

I rate Freud blades almost as good as the Forest blades at a fraction of the cost. They manufacture blades for several companies. They used to sell blades under the Avanti name, sold at Home Depot (don't buy their recent Avanti blades: crappy blades made by a totally different company). They also used to manufacture the golden Ridgid blades for Home Depot. I have found some incredible deals on the Avanti blades sold by Rockler, Amazon and on eBay when they were closed out. Keep your eyes out for those as they still show up occasionally.

[tyger23]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I've had fantastic luck with the harbor freight blades. Specifically the 40 tooth titanium nitride coated blade. The 60 tooth blade cuts smooth as silk for me.

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-40-tooth-carbide-tipped-circular-saw-blade-with-titanium-nitride-coating-93893.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-60-tooth-industrial-combination-saw-blade-38543.html

FWIW, I have a professional craftsman table.

[bobbarkto]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

Usually that is from incorrect blade geometry, improper setup or user error (feed too fast, material moving away from guides during the cut, dull blade, feed too fast for the power of the machine, etc.).
A thin blade is not the best choice for production work where the blade will heat up from continuous use at high feed rates. Then they can deform in the cut.
But on a low powered portable like the Ryobi they can make a world of difference for the better.

I'm using the Diablo blades also and like them very much. 60 and 80 tooth versions. However, the next blade I buy will not be a "thin kerf" version. I think I'm getting a little deflection, which leads me to think a full width, or thicker blade would run straighter.

Just my thoughts, Mark

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Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

on a side note, its amazing how quiet a sharp blade is.

[Bob Brines]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

+1 on the Freud Diablo. I have the thin 80 tooth on my table saw and a 60 tooth in my circular saw. I don't do MDF, but the table saw give a very smooth cut with little chip-out of the veneer.

Bob

[s7horton]

Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

I'm using the Diablo blades also and like them very much. 60 and 80 tooth versions. However, the next blade I buy will not be a "thin kerf" version. I think I'm getting a little deflection, which leads me to think a full width, or thicker blade would run straighter.

Just my thoughts, Mark

Thin kerf is nice for saws that are lacking a little power. I use the Forrest Woodworker II. While that blade is not appropriate for this thread, I also run the Forrest blade stiffener on all my blades. That can be used on any blade and does a nice job. I think brand new they are like 25 bucks.

http://www.woodcraft.com/PRODUCT/2020378/22066/FORREST-5-BLADE-STIFFENER.ASPX?refcode=10INGOPB&gclid=CIfT6bTN5rQCFcxAMgodkEEAxw

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Re: 10" Table Saw Blade

the diablo blades do the job and can be resharpened.