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   RickLoDico | Aug 25, 2008 12:11am | #1

   I use a Forrest Chopmaster and an FS Tool. Both give excellent quality cuts and have been going strong for years. The FS Tool is a little less expensive and may be a little more suitable in a professional shop.

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   mbmurphy | Aug 28, 2008 12:05am | #5

   Thanks

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   troys | Aug 25, 2008 03:01am | #2

   Take a look on e-bay you can often find "new old stock" blades for a very good price. I would get several blades at least one with 32-40 teeth for the rough stuff and a 60-90 tooth one for the fine cuts.

   Troy

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   mbmurphy | Aug 28, 2008 12:05am | #6

   Thanks for your help

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   Knotscott | Aug 25, 2008 05:45am | #3

   I would stick with full kerf for a 12" blade.  The benefits of a TK are less noticeable for crosscuts anyway.  You'll want a blade with a low to negative hook angle.  I haven't used the Bosch blade, but my understanding is that it's not bad.  For top shelf blades, check out Infinity, Forrest, Ridge Carbide, Amana Tool, CMT, Freud Industrial.  For "best bang for the buck" deals, I'd look into the Leitz closeouts from Mike Jackson - 35-654 12" z80 ATB -Negative Hook- 1" bore $25, or check out the Oshlun and Amana A.G.E deals from Holbren 

   
   

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   Edited 8/24/2008 10:56 pm ET by Knotscott

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   mbmurphy | Aug 28, 2008 12:06am | #7

   Thanks for your reply

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   Wingdoctor | Aug 25, 2008 02:50pm | #4

   I finally bought a Forrest Chopmaster blade for my 12" DeWalt. Man. what was I waiting for? I cuts so slick and easy. The cuts look like they wood was polished. This is the only blade I have used besides the OEM DeWalt that came on it so I don't have a lot to compare to, but I don't think I could ask for anything better.

   Bruce

   "A man's got to know his limitations." Dirty Harry Calahan
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   mbmurphy | Aug 28, 2008 12:10am | #8

   Thanks.  I have a Forrest Dado set and a combo for my table saw.  They have sereved me will albeit a little spendy up front.