On 11/29/2013 12:09 PM, Bill wrote:
woodchucker wrote:

Save lots of money for that Forrest WWII blade... You won't regret it.
BTW first get a good blade and learn to use your saw.

Once you are really familiar with it, then by the Forrest. Don't make
mistakes with a blade like that... it's too nice.. but expensive too.


Besides trying to saw through a nail, the fence, the miter guage, or
dropping the blade on the floor--what other mistakes would damage the
blade?
Of course, I'm not planning to start off with a $100+ blade for practice
anyway.

I think I will need some appropriate wrench(es?) for removing the
blade. Can someone point me to one which will keep my fingers away from
the teeth? I am under the impression they make special wrenches for
this purpose and, based on my experience with sharp blades, this is the
sort I need to use!

Thanks,
Bill
Until you become familiar your feed rate is a learning process too slow
you burn the blade.

Don't feed correctly you can bend the plate during a kick back.

Trust me until you are moderately familiar there are stupid things that
can be done... But a reasonable blade on it, then upgrade it after
making some sawdust. just my opinion, a soft recommendation.

BTW do make an outfeed table.. you'll be glad you did.



--
Jeff