wrote:
Tim Lamb wrote:

I am currently using a BAHCO superior 22" in 7 tooth from Screwfix,
stiff blade and a touch short of 12 quid so not cheap. This has lasted
half a barn rebuild in indifferent Oak so far and still cutting OK.
There is still insufficient set to straighten a wandering cut and the
teeth don't clear moist sawdust but......


Having had a look on the shelves this lunch time, 7tpi would seem to be
quite an "aggresive" cut. Would I be looking at a higher tpi (say, 15)
for getting a really neat finish, albeit requiring extra elbow grease?

Just get one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...=null&ts=89472
and stop inviting advice from idiots.