On 10/2/2013 10:31 AM, DJ Delorie wrote:

For most people, words are simply a way of *relating* to ideas, not
*defining* them. As long as the right idea is communicated,
communication has happened successfully.

Perhaps they mean "[...] the cut made by your blade by moving the sled
along the miter slot" but abbreviate it to "[...] the blade" because
everyone's blade is true enough that it doesn't matter?

Also, to true the blade to the cut it makes, I cross-cut some hardwood
and inspect the teeth marks in the wood, to make sure I have as deep
marks from both "front teeth cutting down" and "back teeth cutting up".
Just an FYI aside :-)



If you see tooth marks on the front and back of the cut you need a
better blade. Tooth marks on a crosscut is something I DO NOT tolerate
I barely tolerate them on a rip. ;~)