Reversed Table Saw Blade

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dusty
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Reversed Table Saw Blade

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What are the probable consequences of attempting to use a table saw with the blade installed backwards?:confused:

Will it even cut or will it 'kick back'?
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If you trying to cut wood, Lots of smoke!

Seriously I often turn my saw blade backwards to cut plastic. I usually use a high tooth count ply blade. It sort of burns/melts it way through but leaves a real smooth cut edge.
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It will cut wood too. Not very efficiently but it will cut. It is NOT safe, don't make it a habit.
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