Chet Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I have a Porter Cable miter saw and I am looking to replace the original blade. I didn't realize until just the other day that it was a 40 tooth blade which, with what what I have learned seems a bit rough for a miter saw. I have had it sharpened many times and I think it is just getting to the point of "I'm done". I recently started using Freud rip, cross cut and plywood blades on my table saw. I use the miter saw for Miters and most of my finish cross cuts unless the material is too wide, then I use the table saw. I was looking at their LU88R012 Thin Kerf but would be interested in the opinions of all of you who have more experience then me - Pros, Cons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firehawk Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I do not think there would be a reason to use a thin kerf blade on a miter saw. In fact I think you might have to worry about deflection if you did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 Some go for the expensive blades.....I usually go to the Home Depot - it's closest to me....and buy a Freud 10" blade with a lot of teeth...60, 90, teeth? It depends on what the wallet will afford. One will last me a while anyway and i get good results. I just can't imagine that paying 3 times the price can give me 3 times the results and longevity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I use a 12 inch Freud thin kerf blade on my Dewalt SCMS . An even steady feed rate gives me great results, push it too fast and you get a little deflection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I'm using the Marples 12" 96-ct 1807385. Fantastic quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I use the 10" Sawstop 60 tooth combo blade. Nice heavy blade. My advice is to stay away from thin kerf. I had a thin kerf no matter what I did, it still deflected, gave me crappy miters. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Crosscuts are generally easier on the motor, so there's less incentive to risk the possible drawbacks of a thin kerf blade....especially true with a 12" span. I'd stick with a good quality full kerf blade with and ATB, ATB/R, or Hi-ATB grind and 60-100T. IMO the LU80 or LU85 would be a better choice than the LU88 in this case. The Infinity 012-090, CMT 205.072.12, or Forrest Chopmaster would be some other excellent choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedishWoodworker Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Crosscuts are generally easier on the motor, so there's less incentive to risk the possible drawbacks of a thin kerf blade....especially true with a 12" span. I'd stick with a good quality full kerf blade with and ATB, ATB/R, or Hi-ATB grind and 60-100T. IMO the LU80 or LU85 would be a better choice than the LU88 in this case. The Infinity 012-090, CMT 205.072.12, or Forrest Chopmaster would be some other excellent choices. I have been satisfied with the Freud 12" LU85 (96-tooth). After thousands of cuts and numerous sharpenings it still produces little to no tear out and nearly polished end grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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