blades

Sharpening Gouges and Other Curved Blades
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates a cool tool that helps him get curved blades sharp without much fuss.
Tool Test: Table Saw Combination Blades
February 7, 2018

We test nine blades from Amana, CMT, Delta, Forrest, Freud, Infinity, Ridge, SawStop, and Tenryu
Upgrading a Planer With a Segmented Cutterhead, Part 1
October 9, 2017

The first steps in the upgrade are to remove the cutterhead and gearbox.
Can SawStopped blades be repaired?
April 2, 2014

Q: I know that a lot of blade manufacturers repair and resharpen sawblades, but can they restore a blade damaged by a SawStop tablesaw discharge? Joseph Trescott Jr., Bloomington, IL…
When to Sharpen Table Saw Blades
September 29, 2012

Q: How do I know when a tablesaw blade needs sharpening? And is it really better to sharpen a tablesaw blade, or should I just buy a new one? Frank…
Riving-knife retrofit not an option for most table saws
October 27, 2011

Q: After reading Asa Christiana’s Q&A on the safety of American tablesaws (FWW #220), I went looking for a riving knife to put on my older saw. However, I couldn’t find one.…
Get Sharp- Fast
June 3, 2010

Lie-Nielsen's sharpening expert shares a surefire method for getting a keen edge every time
On the Bandsaw, Stick with Skip-Tooth Blades
April 8, 2010

Q: What’s the difference between hook-tooth and skip-tooth bandsaw blades? Harrison Fortson, San Pedro, CA A: The difference is the shape of the teeth, which has a noticeable impact on…

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