Joe,
I do have several Forrest blades and they perform very well. I am after-all
an un-repentant tool junkie. I also have other very high quality blades
that out perform the Forrest. (Relax everyone, the differences are very
small and not worth describing in this thread.)

My point was, not whether a table saw could in some cases, produce an edge
that was as good as a jointer, but that time and time again, a jointer will
consistantly produce a better quality surface.

For glue-ups, the table saw can produce in most cases, produce a sutiable
edge. What about the wood that decides not to cooperate?

Dave


"Joe "Woody" Woodpecker" wrote in message
...
Even though you may believe that the jointer will win over the table
saw, you also say that if all things are quality, the jointer will be
the best cut still. Well, I have made cuts with my forest blades both
on my CMS and table saw and have been told that the wood I cut was
sanded with a 220 grit sandpaper.

After you have purchased a forest blade, you will wonder why you have a
jointer other than to put a straight edge on rough lumber that you want
to run through your table saw to get two parallel sides that both look
like they have has a 220 grit sandpaper on. Suggestion: get yourself s
forest blade for your table saw and then ask yourself this question.


TeamCasa wrote

In a separate thread, a discussion has evolved to discussing the
difference between the quality of a surface prepared by a jointer
and that of a rip from a tablesaw.

I believe that if all of the equipment is setup properly, all blades
are quality ones, sharp and the procedures are sound, a jointer will
still render a better quality surface than a tablesaw time and time
again.

Thoughts?
Dave

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