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   BOBABEUI | Apr 17, 2003 08:59pm | #1

   OK, since you said good general purpose blade that implies a combination blade to me..I would say that I am happy with my Forrest WWII on my Unisaw, rips and crosscuts are very clean.. Got mine for around $90 at a local woodworkers show..

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   sharpologist | Apr 17, 2003 09:17pm | #2

   I'm with Bob.Forrest WWII

   Texas Sharpologist

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   HowardAcheson | Apr 17, 2003 09:19pm | #3

   First, I recommend you get two blades. There is nothing better for ripping hardwoods 1" and over than a true dedicated rip blade consisting of 24 - 28 teeth. Couple that with a good 40 tooth general purpose or 50 tooth combo blade and you will be able to cover 95% of your needs. If you cut hardwood plywood, composition material or melimine frequently, then some other blades may be appropriate.

   Forrest, Freud, Sysmatic, Ridge, CMT and Jesada all make excellent GP or or combo blades. You can't go wrong with any of these. I'm partial to Freud for rip blades particularly their recently released 28 tooth blade.

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   Byron | Apr 17, 2003 09:34pm | #4

   I own a CMT "The General" thin kerfed Saw blade.  It cuts a smooth finish and has remained sharp after sawing through 200 bd. ft. of cherry, 100 bd. ft of Maple, and about 150 bd. ft. of red oak.  (Approximately 2 yrs of service).  I am very satisfied with it.  You can order it from Sommerfeldtools.com for about $60 dollars....I think.  I hope this helps.  Thier router bits are top notch also.

   Bmit

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   ownersrep | Apr 18, 2003 12:43am | #5

   I'm with Howie, Forrest WW II for general work and Freud ripping blade for ripping thick stock.

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   SawdustRay | Apr 18, 2003 01:02am | #6

   I bought my first Forrest blade six months ago and it's like I have a new saw!  It even sounds diffent when I start it up.

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   Doobby | Apr 23, 2003 08:33pm | #7

   Thanks for the help.  I was leaning toward the Forrest WWII.  I guess that I needed someone to tell me that it is the right choice.