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   polarsea1 | Jan 03, 2008 10:22pm | #1

   There are a few 12" X 5/8" tablesaw blades available off the shelf, Forrest makes a couple, all that I know of are pricey so if you are looking for a less expensive alternative maybe you should consider using a 10" blade.

    

    

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   Knotscott | Jan 03, 2008 11:39pm | #2

   There are 1" to 5/8" spacers...Freud for one sells them.

   Forrest still has some 12" blades with a 5/8" bore...Amazon had them on sale just a few weeks ago at a huge discount...you might check Ebay for any resellers of those, or maybe someone here grabbed a couple of extras and has one they'd sell reasonably cheap.

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   JohnWW | Jan 04, 2008 12:41am | #3

   I didn't think that Craftsman made a 12 inch saw only thirty years ago and it seems odd that it would have such a small arbor.  Can you post the saw's model number?

   In any case Forrest will supply you with a saw with any diameter arbor hole you want at no extra charge. 

   Unless you absolutely need the extra diameter you can use 10 inch blades, they'll cost considerably less, you'll have many more blade styles to choose from, and the saw will cut better and more accurately with a ten inch blade.

   John White

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   charlesm | Jan 04, 2008 12:49am | #4

   JDavid,

   1" is the standard bore for 12" and larger blades in the US these days even though 12" saws with 5/8" arbors are still being made. The required bushing for 1" to 5/8" is our most popular BL71MCE9.

   Charles M

   Freud America, Inc.

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   JDavid | Jan 04, 2008 03:02am | #5

   WOW! What a response. I am new to this board and greatly appreciate the terrific ideas posted to my question. The 10" blade idea is one I will definitely take to heart. Also the Freud bushing will get me over the 12" hump. From here I am going to Amazon to see if the blades mentioned are still on sale. Thank you one and all!