Thin-Kerf Blades
This is one of those "hot-button" things like religion and politics.
My heretical advice to anyone considering a thin-kerf (~3/32) blade
is, "Go ahead and try it. If you like the results, ignore the
nay-sayers and enjoy. If you don't, then stop using it. Simple as
that!"
I've never used anything but thin-kerf blades on my 3HP cabinet saw
which I don't consider to be "underpowered" in the least. Have never
used a blade stabilizer other than the standard issue arbor washer. On
my well aligned saw with a jointed edge against the fence, I can make
glue-line quality cuts all day. Don't see how a thicker blade can
improve on that.
Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA
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