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Best Saw Blade for cutting stock?

gnprts
Which saw blade is best when cutting off butt stock with table saw? I need to buy a new blade and need input of which works best for you...
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  • Radar
    ?? You want to cut off the stock with a table saw. Well i guess a real fine tooth blade but i cant see this being a good thing.
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  • Justjump
    Bandsaw, bandsaw bandsaw
    I suspect a reciprocating saw may work. I can't picture how a table saw will cut smooth enough. It will still take some sanding I suppose
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  • Hawkshaw
    Lately, I have been using a 12" chop saw. Carbide blade has a ton of small teeth. I decided that the chop saw is more precise than a bandsaw. Works great. Also, it is a good idea to wrap some 2" masking tape around the stock where you will be cutting. That helps keep the wood from splintering.
    HAWKSHAW
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  • oneoldsap
    A 12" Mitre saw is the way to go . As Hawkshaw said , tape it tight where you're cutting . I also put a piece of scrap Plywood underneath so the blade stays in wood and doesn't chip the wood when it passes through . I run an 80 tooth blade on mine , the sharper the better !
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  • asphalt cowboy
    I use a thin kerf finish cut, carbide tipped blade on my radial arm saw and get smooth cuts. Just a quick touch on the belt sander cleans it up nicely.
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  • Mike Fink
    gnprts- I've used all four methods mentioned here and have been real lucky that they turned out ok. The method you wish to try is probably the most difficult to do. I can remember the intense anxiety trying to make sure I didn't ruin a collectable. I will never do it again. I have had a much less stressful time using a band saw but the fastest method is the "chop" or miter saw with a good sharp proper blade.-Mike
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  • nmyers
    You want a "hollow ground plywood" blade if you insist on using a table saw.

    Neal
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  • gnprts
    Thanks for all the input. I have been using the fixture in the pictures with good results. I tape the area to be cut and protect the stock with wrapping paper. The block is adjustable to set the angle and to be sure the cut is straight and I use Brownell's playing card tip to keep it square.


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  • wpage
    Bandsaw.
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  • azpowerwagon
    gnprts....you've got it right as best as I can tell. Been using the table saw with carbide blade for 30+ yrs and haven't ruined a stock. The tape is a good idea, I use the scotch tape along the cut line though. Use a seperate blade for the fiberglass/plastic stocks.
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