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Re: Ripping Purple Heart on Shopsmith
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:09 pm
by claimdude
I have used the Forrest Woodworker II for going on 30 years or so. Tried a Tenyru Gold for a while and a top line Freud combo blade for a while but came back to the Forrest about 6 months ago and have no interest in trying any other brand. This blade is the bees knees for all manner of cutting. If I am going to be ripping (more than just a few boards) thick (6/4 and up) I will put the forrest rip blade or a Freud glue line blade on.
Jack
Re: Ripping Purple Heart on Shopsmith
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:16 pm
by charlese
nhelsinger wrote:Thank you all for your feedback! The new blade, I purchased a Diablo for a quick fix, and slowing down the speed did wonders! Cut through like butter! I am in a crunch for time finishing up a wedding gift. Any good reviews on this blade over a forrester?
Also, any suggestions on how to maintain your saw blade. Can you resharpen?
Best way to keep sharpness on a new blade is to not allow it to get too dirty. Dish soap is a good cleaner.
Re: Ripping Purple Heart on Shopsmith
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:23 pm
by JPG
charlese wrote:nhelsinger wrote:Thank you all for your feedback! The new blade, I purchased a Diablo for a quick fix, and slowing down the speed did wonders! Cut through like butter! I am in a crunch for time finishing up a wedding gift. Any good reviews on this blade over a forrester?
Also, any suggestions on how to maintain your saw blade. Can you resharpen?
Best way to keep sharpness on a new blade is to not allow it to get too dirty. Dish soap is a good cleaner.
Yep, dirty > friction > heat > dull >> friction >> hotter >> duller >>> . . .!
Re: Ripping Purple Heart on Shopsmith
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:35 pm
by jsburger
claimdude wrote:I have used the Forrest Woodworker II for going on 30 years or so. Tried a Tenyru Gold for a while and a top line Freud combo blade for a while but came back to the Forrest about 6 months ago and have no interest in trying any other brand. This blade is the bees knees for all manner of cutting. If I am going to be ripping (more than just a few boards) thick (6/4 and up) I will put the forrest rip blade or a Freud glue line blade on.
Jack
I couldn't agree with you more. I have been using mine for about 15 years. Another thing too is the factory sharpening service. The can fix anything wrong with the blade (warped plate, chipped teeth, etc.) along with the sharpening. The turnaround time is very fast, the prices are reasonable and best of all the blade is returned to factory new condition.