First off: I've searched and read as much as I could about blades before posting this, hopefully this is just a time vs $$ thing but I need some advice:
Just got my first TS and and am planning my first few projects. I'm starting with shelves and cubbies made out of 3/4 BB ply. After that, planning to acquire jointer/planer and be able to take rough lumber and turn it into end grain and edge grain cutting boards.
My TS I bought used, came with an Avanti 60T blade that's given me a bit of tearout on the plywood I've run through it constructing an outfeed table. So I'm planning on buying 1-3 blades and want to maximize my budget as time allows. I don't mind spending on quality kit - so I'm deciding between a Forrest WW II 40T blade and a Freud 80T crosscut blade to start with. The Forrest is about $120 on Slivers Mill and the Frued is about $75 on Amazon.
My question is: can I reasonably expect to cut BB ply with zero tearout AND rip and crosscut 8/4 or 6/4 Maple with a Forrest WWII? Or, should I get the Freud 80T crosscut blade now, and then when I'm ready to rip the hardwood get something like the Freud Glue Line blade? I don't mind changing blades, I'm a hobbyist so I do have the time.
I've read all of the wonderful comments about the WW II, but want to stay a little more budget friendly long term.
Thoughts and advice appreciated!
Thanks
Matt
Just got my first TS and and am planning my first few projects. I'm starting with shelves and cubbies made out of 3/4 BB ply. After that, planning to acquire jointer/planer and be able to take rough lumber and turn it into end grain and edge grain cutting boards.
My TS I bought used, came with an Avanti 60T blade that's given me a bit of tearout on the plywood I've run through it constructing an outfeed table. So I'm planning on buying 1-3 blades and want to maximize my budget as time allows. I don't mind spending on quality kit - so I'm deciding between a Forrest WW II 40T blade and a Freud 80T crosscut blade to start with. The Forrest is about $120 on Slivers Mill and the Frued is about $75 on Amazon.
My question is: can I reasonably expect to cut BB ply with zero tearout AND rip and crosscut 8/4 or 6/4 Maple with a Forrest WWII? Or, should I get the Freud 80T crosscut blade now, and then when I'm ready to rip the hardwood get something like the Freud Glue Line blade? I don't mind changing blades, I'm a hobbyist so I do have the time.
I've read all of the wonderful comments about the WW II, but want to stay a little more budget friendly long term.
Thoughts and advice appreciated!
Thanks
Matt