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My 1960 SS came with 5 various 9 inch blades - rip, crosscut, ply, & then some?. All in a plastic molded box to hold them. I then bought 2 x 10 inch blades and had to get the arbor hole machined to 1 1/4" fit but they both work well. (On a 3/4 horse motor.) The 10 inchers are my first preference, but use the 9 inchers for ply and when the 10 inchers are off for sharpening. The extra (1/2") height is a boon.
I do have the reto saw guards for the 500 and use them with no problem on either size blade.

Regards
Sandy

Well, live and learn. I have always thought 10" blades were universal to all models of the Mark V.

Thanks guys, for setting the ole man straight.

Thanks for all the help. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions. You guys are a wealth of information.

Udge