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   SgianDubh | Jan 22, 2004 04:06am | #1

   With such an open ended question it's hard to answer, but from my experience of using them over many years, I can assure you that they are generally pretty good.

   Do you have a specific question regarding a specific cutting function? Slainte.

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   smijal | Jan 22, 2004 04:26am | #2

   Was looking at the 60 tooth plastic laminate blade for melamine.

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   SgianDubh | Jan 23, 2004 12:45am | #7

   SMIJAL, I've no experience with using that specific blade for the purpose you describe. I can only repeat what I said before-- I've found Systimatic blades to generally be very good.

   On the other hand I can also say from experience that sawblades from makers such as Freud, Amana, Trend (a UK company)  and some other makers whose names escape me now are also generally good. The main thing is to avoid very cheap blades if you expect to use and resharpen them many times. For a one-off job or light use a cheap blade will often suffice though. Slainte.Website

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   Robbie | Jan 23, 2004 09:35pm | #8

   Have owned three or so Systematic blades.  Generally speaking they are very good.  However, after owning several Forest blades, I would not return to Systematic.

   As I recall, Forestgirl is pretty high on the Freud blades.  She may be able to provide yet another comparision.

   End of the day... good blade, but better exist.

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   forestgirl | Jan 24, 2004 02:14am | #9

   "Forestgirl is pretty high on the Freud blades."  Uhhhhh, I'm currently "high" on spalted maple and marriage.  But I do think the Freud blades are real good blades, LOL!    I have no experience with Systimatic, so can't compare.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Freud blade that's specifically made for melamine and the like!

   forestgirl Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)  you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)

   Edited 1/23/2004 6:15:05 PM ET by forestgirl

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   Robbie | Jan 24, 2004 02:25am | #10

   FG - Marriage and spalted maple... hmmm.  Which order?

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   forestgirl | Jan 24, 2004 04:06am | #11

   Hah!  Depends on whether he's here at home, or over in Oregon working!  Too funny.  Will be so glad when he finishes up with his stint over there!forestgirl Another proud member of the  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)  you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)

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   CharlieD | Jan 22, 2004 05:21am | #3

   I've got a rip blade. It's OK for price. I find myself wishing that I'd bought the Freud glueline rip blade, though. The Systematic leaves little swirlies. It came in a cardboard carton, and I miss the plastic type that you get with a Freud or CMT. But it stays sharp, and is a trustworthy friend given it's limitations.

   Charlie

   I tell you, we are here to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different. --K Vonnegut
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   JDorn | Jan 22, 2004 06:42pm | #4

   When I got my used Unisaw it had a 80 tooth Systematic full kerf blade for cutting laminates and veneered plywoods and it works very well on melamine, even though it needs a sharpening.

   JD

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   Elcoholic | Jan 22, 2004 07:26pm | #5

   I had to replace my bent (don't ask) FS tools combo blade with a Systematic combo blade.  It's a very good blade but doesn't leave as smooth of an edge as the FS. 

   John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne

   Edited 1/22/2004 11:28:01 AM ET by ELCOHOLIC

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   sharptools | Jan 22, 2004 10:55pm | #6

   SMIJAL:

   I have the 8" Systimatic Superfine dado set and am very pleased with it.  I also have a 9" combination blade on my Delta 900 radial arm saw that works well.  I think that overall, Systimatic runs a very close second to Forrest at a slightly better price.

   Kevin

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   Mackwood | Jan 27, 2004 06:28am | #12

   I have only one Systematic (SP?) blade.  It's a 10 tooth rip blade.  For work on thick, less than perfectly squared stock it is an absolute wonder!  The other rip blades I have are designed (IMHO) for perfectly square and straight stock and will perform badly if these requirements are not met.  The 10 tooth blade does not leave an exceptionaly smooth finish but when I use it, that's not what I'm after.  It's an excellent special purpose blade.  Enjoy!

   Mack