Question for table saw lathe machine users

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What do you run for a blade?

I have always used a 60 tooth carbide crosscut blade with the teeth cut straight by a saw sharpener.

This is what Leonard Bludworth told me to do when I bought my first machine from him and he included one with the machine.

Now I'm wondering if this "special" blade is any better than a regular rip blade with less teeth. Since a three wing cutter actually works better than a six wing on my other machine this has me thinking. That and the fact Leonard told me a lot of bullshit, rest his soul.

Thanks
 
That's the same blade configuration I've used for 25 years. The problem with a table saw machine, IMO, is that you cannot control the speed of the blade, at least I can't with a standard table saw. But, with that said it roughs tapers shafts quickly and frees up my CNC for final cuts.
 
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QMAKER said:
That's the same blade configuration I've used for 25 years. The problem with a table saw machine, IMO, is that you cannot control the speed of the blade, at least I can't with a standard table saw. But, with that said it roughs tapers shafts quickly and frees up my CNC for final cuts.
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Thanks Bob,

My local saw sharpener retired and I wondered if anyone had used a rip blade off the shelf. I guess I can buy one and report back with the results to this thread.
 
50 tooth straight cut. Haven't tried anything else, it works really well. If sharpened properly it cuts real smooth with very little noise. Can remove a LOT of material. I use it for rough cuts only. These people do a great job sharpening: https://www.cascadecarbide.com/
 
Was very reasonable, I think around $15. I think I tossed the receipt, if I find it I'll let you know.
 
Look up General Saw Blades and they can make anything you want. I use their 60 tooth flat top grind.
 
JC said:
What do you run for a blade?

I have always used a 60 tooth carbide crosscut blade with the teeth cut straight by a saw sharpener.

This is what Leonard Bludworth told m.pme to do when I bought my first machine from him and he included one with the machine.

Now I'm wondering if this "special" blade is any better than a regular rip blade with less teeth. Since a three wing cutter actually works better than a six wing on my other machine this has me thinking. That and the fact Leonard told me a lot of bullshit, rest his soul.

Thanks
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cueman said:
Look up General Saw Blades and they can make anything you want. I use their 60 tooth flat top grind.
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cueman said:
Look up General Saw Blades and they can make anything you want. I use their 60 tooth flat top grind.
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Chris,

I switched to 80 tooth triple chip blades and had them ground flat. My RMS finish went off the chart using 6 minutes feed passes @ 140 rpm and a 10 thou curf cut imbedment on final 3 passes. The blade actually burnishes the contour. It is actually shiney and I have to touch it with 320 before applying my sealer.

Rick
 
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