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thomas2938
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:15 pm
by thomas2938
I have purchased a new Forrest thin kerf blade for a 510. I noticed that a "stiffener" plate may be purchased seperately. Is this an accessory that any of you would recommend?
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:59 pm
by dusty
thomas2938 wrote:I have purchased a new Forrest thin kerf blade for a 510. I noticed that a "stiffener" plate may be purchased seperately. Is this an accessory that any of you would recommend?
I don't use a stiffener but then I also do not use a Forrest blade. If Forrest recommends one, I would use it. Does Forrest offer a stiffener for use on the Shopsmith arbor?
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:53 pm
by beeg
Whats the hole size? If it's a 1 1/4 don't think I'd bother with the stiffener.
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:25 pm
by woodnyou
I have used a Forrest blade for years on my 500. I have two, one with, one without the stiffener. Both are inch and a quarter arbor. I would recommend a stiffener due to the thin kerf. It does not make a big difference, but it will give a slightly better cut. There is no issue with them fitting in the arbor.
Forrest blades are by far the best you will find, just be sure to return them for factory sharpening every few years.