Blades!

[idcook]

So, as I understand it thus far, blades of every price range can be useful. The relative value of each being determined by the skill and discernment of the user.

i.e. — Be mindful of purpose, usage and quality with respect to one’s goal for each project.

Thanks guys.

[JPG]

I intend it to suggest a person(s) of recognizable prominence.
In this setting, IMO, exemplary woodwork knowledge.

FYI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nabob

[BuckeyeDennis]

I intend it to suggest a person(s) of recognizable prominence.
In this setting, IMO, exemplary woodwork knowledge.

Merriam-Webster supports your usage.

And it alliterated nicely.

[idcook]

Indeed. Very few words were born yesterday.

Let he who is without syntax cast the first stone.

[JPG]

Indeed. Very few words were born yesterday.

Let he who is without syntax cast the first stone.

So how do y'all think word meanings change over time without intervening misuse?:D

Case in point, the recent use of adjectives as a noun or nouns as a verb. Seems prevalent among those far removed from manual labor. They gotta use the 'in' jargon.

[idcook]

So how do y'all think word meanings change over time without intervening misuse?:D

Case in point, the recent use of adjectives as a noun or nouns as a verb. Seems prevalent among those far removed from manual labor. They gotta use the 'in' jargon.

As true of Shakespeare in his day as of anyone before or after.
Seems that’s just the way people are. The latest generation infusing the language with terminology pertinent to the world they live in.

LOL; LMFAO; OMG; SWMBO; IMHO; … etc.; &c; et cetera, etcetera …

[JPG]

[quote="idcook"]As true of Shakespeare in his day as of anyone before or after.
Seems that’s just the way people are. The latest generation infusing the language with terminology pertinent to the world they live in.

LOL]

Language, yes. Words, no.





LMFAO ???;) Please this is a polite forum!:D

[idcook]

Language, yes. Words, no.

Nah&#8230]e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g[/I]

Either by variance of personal capacity, good old fashioned laziness, misperception, more comfortable or just liking the feel of the altered version… whatever.

If there’re ways to cock something up people will find all of them and invent still more.

By this circumstance language/words are as alive as the world they inhabit. They have the ability to change in many ways from one individual and generation to the next.

LMFAO ???]

Pardon Moi!

[Ed in Tampa]

I’m glad ChrisNeilan started his dado blade discussion because the subject of blades has been on my mind a lot lately.

I’ve been eyeing something called the Excaliber, by Craftsman. A double blade that can be variously widened to cut dados (dadoes?) of various widths. However, I’d begun to feel that these likely aren’t the best blades to spend money on.

Of course that has led me to consider blade quality in particular. I probably arrived here thinking all blades offered to market were at least close in quality, but recently learned there’re HUGE differences from one brand to the next.

The rule of thumb seems to be the higher the price the better the blade. I’ve been noting names such as Forrest, Wood Worker II, Freud, etc. All considerably higher-priced than the more familiar names — Craftsman, DeWalt, etc.

Once again I turn to the nabobs of knots for counsel.

What say ye?

Let me go back to you Excaliber blade. Norm of New Yankee Workshop fame used this blade for a short while. I think he found the blade could change widths due to slippage. Also it is hard to set them for an exact width. Lastly they produce a non flat bottom to you dado.

Now as to regular blades. Most people believe you get what you pay for. And to a point that is true. However less honest people have found they can add to the cost just by ad hype. There is a ton of ad hype in the saw blade industry. Many premium blades are exact copies of blades that cost 1/2 the price. However the proof is in the pudding.

I have always had good luck with SS blades. Also since the factory is near me I use Infinity Blades and Router bits. I have the advantage of being able to drive down there and talk to the owner and see what is new.

I tend to resist buying Forrest Blades. I don't think they are worth the name premium.

That all said I have found that most any blade can be improved upon by a good sharpener. I have one that does what I consider an excellent work.. Every blade I have ever taken him has come back noticeably better than when it was brand new.

I look at cut quality, and blade noise and two of the most important factors in picking a blade. Some blades cut terrific but howl like a banshee doing it.
Other blades are quiet but can't cut butter. Also how long will they last is important. Some blades put a spot of carbide on the tip and call it a carbide blade others place a chunk that can be sharpened and resharpened over and over.
Lastly tip wield is important. Some are fantastic and others will throw teeth like there is no tomorrow.

Find a good resharpener and ask him what he recommends.

[charlese]

Ditto - Ed! Well said!