For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
considering purchasing one of these.
First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
types of cuts.
If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
Thanks.
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BeerBoy
In article <TFJDb.726493$pl3.423046@pd7tw3no>,
BeerBoy <[email protected]> wrote:
>For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
>considering purchasing one of these.
>First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
>changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
>reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
>types of cuts.
>If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
>Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
>the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
>Thanks.
I've got a different blade I put on my Delta Contractor saw when I'm cutting
metal, and a Freud dado set. I use my 40T thin-kerf WWII for _everything_
else.
i change it for double sided melamine only. otherwise it's ALL the
blade I need! :)
dave
BeerBoy wrote:
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
> types of cuts.
> If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
> Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
> the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
> Thanks.
>
I use my WWII for everything. Never swap the blade out except for the dado
(also a Forrest). It's been cutting strong for two years without needing to
be sharpened. I do clean the gunk and crud off the blade on a regular
basis.
Bob
"BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I
am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at
all
> types of cuts.
> If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
> Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone
use
> the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
> Thanks.
>
> --
> BeerBoy
>
>
I have a 12" in my saw "most" of the time, but like anything,
it wouldn't do it all. You still need a true rip blade but
the WWII does a pretty fair job on cross cutting. I got some
chipping on plywood but again, it can't be all things to all
people.
Don't expect it to be put in the saw and nothing else goes in.
That ain't gonna happen and you still be happy.
If you cut a LOT of plywood or melamine, a high tooth count
blade is MUCH better.
I also keep a Freud combo standing by for lots of different
work, like pressure treated southern yellow pine.
BeerBoy wrote:
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
> types of cuts.
> If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
> Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
> the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
> Thanks.
>
"BeerBoy" wrote ...
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I
am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at
all
> types of cuts.
I have the 40T regular kerf WWII. I have had it for a few years now and I
pretty much use it for everything and I have never been disappointed. I
have a special 60T carbide blade I used to change to before the WWII for
plywood and melamine but that blade doesn't see much use anymore. I cut
mostly hardwood and I have not had any reason to be disappointed in the
performance of the blade. I have the chopmaster (if I remember the name of
it correctly) in my Hitachi SCMS and it gives me glass smooth cuts just like
the WWII. There isn't a better blade in my opinion.
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Cheers,
Howard
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In article <TFJDb.726493$pl3.423046@pd7tw3no>, "BeerBoy" <[email protected]> wrote:
>For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
>considering purchasing one of these.
>First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts?
Most cuts.
> I am constantly
>changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
>reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
>types of cuts.
Yes, it does. I have the 40T thin-kerf, and it makes very smooth rips and
crosscuts. I also have a WWI on my radial arm saw; it does an even better job
on crosscuts.
>If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
For cutting melamine, I have a Freud blade specifically designed for the
purpose, and it does indeed do a better job. If I'm cutting a lot of particle
board or MDF, I switch to a less expensive blade (Freud combo).
>Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
>the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
I bought the thin-kerf when I had a 1.5HP contractors saw and it worked very
very well. I've since upgraded to a 3HP Jet cabinet saw, and I'm still using
the same blade. I may get the standard kerf sometime, but I don't really see
much need for it right now.
--
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
I have the WWII and I use if for everything, I have had it for over 2
years, and I just took it off because the proformance had dropped off.
I went to the delta blade (combo) that came with my unisaw and
determined that the WWII was in fact dull, so I need to send it back for
a tune up. Very happy with the WWII blade. I may start to swith
between the blades when I get it back.
I also have the Forrest Chopmaster 12" in my dewalt miter box and it is
still going strong, got it at the same time as the WWII.
Mike Coonrod
BeerBoy wrote:
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at all
> types of cuts.
> If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
> Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone use
> the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?
> Thanks.
>
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII .... do you use this blade for all
your cuts? I am constantly changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade,
etc. ...
> ... what cuts do you change the blade for?
I keep the WWII on my Unisaw in most cases --- except:
1) If I have a lot of ripping, I'll use a thin kerf Freud ..
2) If I'm cutting lots of plywood, I'll use a plywood/laminate blade ...
Have the 40T regular kerf. First one was a bit out of round or
something and was replaced under warranty as it was throwing sawdust
over the wood and leaving saw marks down pine.
In cutting some pine I think it could/should be smoother. I have been
cutting purpleheart lately and it is glass smooth. As smooth as my
hand planes can bring the surface. It also doesn't cause tearout on
reversing grain like my hand plane does.
Have quite quite a bit of 1/2" baltic birch and NEVER had any tearout.
The blade is a ATB. I think a square cut blade would be good to have
as well if you plane on nibble dado work or box joints.
Alan
Based on my experience with a well tuned table saw, the regular kerf 40t
WWII will be all the blade you need for any cut, including plywood. It's the
only blade I use for everything from cabinets to fine furniture.
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"BeerBoy" wrote in message
> For those of you using the Forrest WWII I have a couple of questions as I
am
> considering purchasing one of these.
> First of all do you use this blade for all your cuts? I am constantly
> changing between my rip blade, crosscut blade, etc. and this is my main
> reason for looking at the Forrest. From what I understand, it excels at
all
> types of cuts.
> If you don't, what cuts do you change the blade for?
> Also, I'm leaning towards the regular kerf 40 tooth model (10"). Anyone
use
> the 30T or the thin kerfs and if so what do you think?