pghmyn Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I need to purchase a new table saw blade, and my budget it relatively small (probably a max of $60 - $70 if I push it). If you had to pick one 10" table saw blade in this budget which would you go for, and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I love my Freud blades. Check out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emill71 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I bought a Freud ATB combination blade with the PermaShield Coating, I like it. It seems to do everything well. Ive used it for a year now and feel its kept its edge, It comes with a good amount of carbide so I'm hopeful to get a few sharpening out of it. I have used Forest blades in the past at shops Ive worked in and wouldn't say it works as well as they do. I had a buddy suggest the this Freud blade rather than the PermaShield blade. They only had the Permasheild at my local Western Tool so I bought it. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I love my Freud blades. Check out With this blade, how will it perform cutting woods such as Walnut/Oak/Maple/etc? Cross cut and ripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emill71 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Oops, here is the link - http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/LU84-11R/freudreg-Combination-Blade--10quot/?gclid=CNTb75u91rICFal7QgodzGEADA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=LU84-11R&ef_id=aTBOVtBAO0AAAMZn:20120927192002:s Ive cut 4/4 maple walnut and oak with my blade and it works well. My saw is only a 1 1/2 horse so i probable could have gone with a thin kirf blade. If im cutting 6/4 or 8/4 I'll make the cut on my band than plane it down to final size. I think i feel more comfortable making cuts in thicker stock on the band saw however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I went ahead and purchased this blade: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008WQ2X/ref=ox_ya_os_product For that price honestly, it really couldn't be beat. Now I have some room to buy some other necessities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I have had a lot of luck with Freud thin kerf blades. I held them when I made the transition to a 3HP saw, but when they came up for resharpening I decided to try out full-kerf WWIII blades. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I should have mentioned I have a 2hp saw, that is actually in really good shape for how old it is. When I purchase a new saw, I guarantee it will be at least 2hp, but I could go for more power. That won't be for awhile though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Heinbuch Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 There is some buzz on the net regarding the new Marples blades. Inexpensive and so far good reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer_J Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have the diablo that you purchased on amazon. I have a 1.5 hp saw and it's been wonderful! I bought it in may and it's ready to be sharpened at the end of september being used 6-7 days a week cutting 2x4's to 2.5 inch nail embedded oak beams to 3 inch heart pine.. maple etc. I didn't realize the price on amazon was such a sweet deal. I'm going to buy two and rotate them with the sharpening service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have the diablo that you purchased on amazon. I have a 1.5 hp saw and it's been wonderful! I bought it in may and it's ready to be sharpened at the end of september being used 6-7 days a week cutting 2x4's to 2.5 inch nail embedded oak beams to 3 inch heart pine.. maple etc. I didn't realize the price on amazon was such a sweet deal. I'm going to buy two and rotate them with the sharpening service! Depending on how I like this blade, I might invest in a couple more from the same brand. However, I am going to be saving up for some tools in the future. I have a whole wish list compiled together of tools I would like to eventually have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pants Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I still prefer the venerable WWII blades, my back up is a Freud though. Both are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Shipped today. Should be here latest of October 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 "Best Table Saw Blade?" "Best" is relative and subjective...which blade to get depends alot on your saw, what you cut, and how much you want to spend. For $30, I think you did well with the Freud Diablo. For others who might be interested, I think the CMT ITK and ITK plus series, DeWalt Precision Trim series, and Irwin Marples series are comparable thin kerf blades. The Oshlun and Tenryu blades represent decent quality in Chinese value blades, but also offer some full kerf choices. For more money, Ridge Carbide, Forrest, Infinity, Tenryu Gold Medal, CMT Industrial, Amana Tool, and Freud Industrial and Premier series have some excellent blades....the Infinity Combomax on sale for $59 represents a pretty nice value in a top shelf blade (full and thin kerf). The Delta 35-7657 40T has been on sale for < $30 from Cripe, and represents a heck of a bargain in a very good full kerf general purpose blade. I'd avoid the Avanti and Avanti Pro lines at HD, Irwin Marathon series, DeWalt Construction series, Oldham contractor series, Workforce, Ryobi, HF, Skil, Vermont American, and most Sears blades....these blades are comparable quality to an average stock blade, and aren't well suited for fine woodworking IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaborn7795 Posted September 29, 2012 Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 I would check out the Freud blades on amazon.com. I purchased all mine from there. I purchased the ones they have marked as industrial, not the diablo. I can't speak for the diablo's but I love all the Freud blades I bought. Rip saw blades and crosscut. I think there is multi-blade too (didn't get it). As recall, I paid about $35 - $75 for each one of mine. Usually free shipping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted October 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Wanted to say that my new blade (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008WQ2X/ref=ox_ya_os_product) came today, and I tested it out on hard and soft maple. The performance was nothing short of amazing. Cross cut was almost as smooth as a sanded surface, and a rip cut was completely burn free (as compared to my previous blade which browned the entire edge of the board). For $25 (including shipping), I don't think you could go wrong here. Thanks for the link to this blade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 +1 for Freud blades, IMHO they are the "best for the money" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Just a reminder, if you are buying through amazon, please use the WoodWhisperer link to help support this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB1 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I've tried quite a few. I like my WWII the best but I need to send it for sharpening. Currently have a Freud D1050X that works excellently in with one caveat. On my Rigid TS3650 the blade guard is attached to a splitter that is just a hair wider then the Freud blade so I have to bend the splitter a little to the left to make sure the work doesn't bind after the cut. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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