Another Screaming Bargain of a Saw Blade

Thanks Scott your always on top of bargains and a well informed reviewer.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Thanks for the review and the deal alert. I just ordered one!

I just saw the 60-tooth cross-cut version on Wood Tooliday for $24.99 plus $5 s/h. I hadn’t really heard anything about Delta blades, so I ignored it till I noticed your review. Now I’m going to have to decide if I want to get that before it expires at midnight… originally I was looking at the Freud D1060X for $40 from Amazon with free shipping. Amazon has the Delta 35-7646 listed at $72.

Update: I bought the Delta :) Hope it’s as good as the one you reviewed. I’ll throw up a review of my own when I get it and try it out.

Ironically, the Delta 35-7646 is on my saw right now, was using it for plywood and finish cuts on my mantel this week….picked that one up cheap in an Ebay deal too. It’s a good blade, and like the 35-7657 is now made in the USA and was originally a DeWalt DW7646 made in the UK, which I also tried. It’s not as versatile as the 40T because it won’t rip as efficiently, but leaves a slightly smoother cut. Don’t know as though I’d pay $72 for it, but for $30 to your door it’s a sweet deal. Let us know how you like it.

Good to know, that’s exactly what I was looking at using it for – cutting some baltic birch for cabinets carcasses. I’ve been using the 40T blade that came with my tablesaw, but it’s seen so much use you can’t even tell what kind it is since all the markings are worn off. It doesn’t do a horrible job at cross cutting, as long as I use my sled and if I’m really concerned about appearance, some painters tape around the cut line. Still, i don’t want the plywood to tear out, so I thought I should get a real cross-cut blade. You’re right though, for $72 I’d get the Freud hands down.

If you want really clean plywood cuts, look at something with a Hi-ATB grind…like the Forrest Duraline, Freud LU79 or LU80, Infinity 010-060 or 010-080, or Amana MB10-800. The 35-7646 has been very good in plywood but not stellar, but it does offer more versatility and likely longer edge life than any of the high tooth count Hi-ATB blades.

Ok, I’ll be sure to tape these cuts too :)

I ordered one for my new saw that I don’t have yet…LOL

-- Beauty Lies Within….

This Ebay Seller should give you a commission. I ordered mine today. Thanks for the review. You just saved me a few bucks because I almost bought a Delta blade at the local hardware store yesterday.

-- Duane, Iowa

Joining in with rozzi, KevinVan, and KingGordon, I just ordered one too! Thanks!

-- Ryno

To all who’ve ordered one of these blades, I’d be interested to hear your opinions and experiences with it….good and bad.