On 11/20/17 1:10 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Monday, November 20, 2017 at 1:50:42 PM UTC-5, wrote:
Getting back to the topic. I wonder if the worse cut from the 200 tooth blade is due to it being steel, while your other blades are carbide. All of my blades are carbide. Table saws and circular saws and miter saws. About the only steel blades I have are for the reciprocating saw. And its not known for making a smooth cut.



On Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 5:23:41 PM UTC-6, DerbyDad03 wrote:
I have a lot of plywood to cut for my bookcase project, so I thought I'd
try this blade. For $10, I didn't really expect much, but I figured I'd
give it a shot. Never tried a 200 tooth blade before. More is better,
right?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Avanti-1...200X/202021698

I had a fairly new 40 tooth Diablo on the table saw so I made a few test cuts
on a piece of 3/4 plywood to have something to compare the Avanti to. An
easy push through the blade and nice clean cut.

Then I tried the Avanti. Within the first couple of inches, it was apparent
that I'll have to take numerous breaks and even maybe a nap or two once I
start my project. The amount of effort required to get through 12" of 3/4"
plywood was astounding. I've got over 100' to finish cut on the table saw.
I'm tired just thinking about using that blade.

What about the quality of the cut, you ask? It sucks.

I don't know if this image is clear enough, but the top piece is the
Diablo cut, the bottom is the Avanti.

https://i.imgur.com/leZfTbI.jpg

I've got an 84 tooth laminate/non-ferrous metal Diablo blade that I've
used on my miter saw to cut a small amount of aluminum. I haven't tried
that yet...don't have time tonight. Thoughts?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-1...084L/100660707

That could be it. I knew it was steel when I bought it, and I knew not to expect much for $10.

Here's what happened. I was recently perusing an article on cutting sheet goods on a table saw.
They mentioned picking up an inexpensive, high tooth count plywood blade for the best cuts.
So I get to HD and see an inexpensive, high tooth count plywood blade. I said myself "I'm
sure this won't be any good, but it's worth a quick test.

It's already packaged back up and ready to be returned.


They don't even make good clocks.


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