I didn't take offense at all and completely agree that I need more time
doing woodworking
than Internet researching. It is too easy to get caught up in all the
technical nit-picky
details.

Thank you for everyone's input and advice.

Cheers,

-Win


George wrote:
"Dave Jackson" wrote in message
ink.net...
(snip) No offense, but your time would be much better doing some actual
woodworking.

Yes! IMHO those stabilizers simply help prevent thin kerf blades from
flexing under heavier use, so in some situations the cut quality would be
better. Never noticed any difference in noise levels. Just install and
enjoy your WWII. --dave


With the bulk of the noise generated by the tooth/gullet pattern and strain
reliefs sucking air, I wouldn't expect the stabilizer, which was designed to
stabilize, to do much for it.