Well I read the article in FWW on table saw blades ,and got the "Everlast"
blade .

This blade was rated second best to the Forrest WW2 blade which had a very
slight performance edge, but at a cost of almost 50% of the Forrest blade .
Obtaining better performance than the Freud blade I was using, was the
object, and the price was reasonable [I would never consider paying upwards
of $100 for a saw blade]

The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do most x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

I cannot say if the blade is as good orbetter than the Forrest blade as I
have never used one ,I am at the mercy of those who have done comparable
tests ,such as FWW. At this point all I can say, having been a woodworker
for a number of years it is the best blade I have used so far .

The cost around $60
--
mike hide

On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 13:29:25 GMT, "Mike Hide" wrote:

Well I read the article in FWW on table saw blades ,and got the "Everlast"
blade .

This blade was rated second best to the Forrest WW2 blade which had a very
slight performance edge, but at a cost of almost 50% of the Forrest blade .

[snip]

Thanks Mike. This type of post is a great part of this NG, and your post
was quite clear and now bookmarked.

With my new DW746, I am in blade acquisition mode. I just received the WWI
I ordered from Amazon -- WWI because I figured I could use it with my RAS,
though I am having so much fun with the DW that I don't know when/if I'll
ever go back. So, now I am thinking about returning the WWI and getting a
WWII (or the Everlast?) -- though I still have not quite figured out the
difference in results of the two Forrest blades.

The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do most x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

I found my FWWII blade 30t standard kerf rips faster then even my 20t blade in
the tropicals I cut. I was pretty surprised with that.

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On Sun, 17 Aug 2003 03:52:16 GMT, "Mike Hide" wrote:

Thats interesting as I always use a local blade sharpening service . I
wonder then if Forrest sharpen other blades than their own.

So in that case I am wondering how a forrest blade sharpened locally would
perform....???

I must admit the my main concern is quality of cut rather than speed
mike hide

I know they do other blades. I have heard really good reports and a few bad
reports about their sharpening. but you can have them to a test cut and
straighten the blade and such too.

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The thing that makes the Forrest blade leave such a smooth finish is the
clearance angles on the side of the tooth. This is never touched during
sharpening so a local could sharpen it just fine. The difference though, is
how smooth a grind job he does. If it is rather course, it will cut just
fine but will not retain an edge nearly as long as if it were smoother.
Considering some of the local sharpening shops' work I have seen, you would
be better off sending it to Forrest. In any case, by sending it to them, if
something goes wrong, there is no haggling over the lousy saw shop you took
it to. Forrest will sharpen anyone's blade. Talk to them about prices.
"Mike Hide" wrote in message
news:QZC%a.163626$uu5.26454@sccrnsc04...
Thats interesting as I always use a local blade sharpening service . I
wonder then if Forrest sharpen other blades than their own.

So in that case I am wondering how a forrest blade sharpened locally would
perform....???

I must admit the my main concern is quality of cut rather than speed
mike hide


"Steve Knight" wrote in message
...


The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do
most x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact
the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

I found my FWWII blade 30t standard kerf rips faster then even my 20t
blade in
the tropicals I cut. I was pretty surprised with that.

--
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Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
instructions.

Doesn't anyone use those Oldham Signature Series blades anymore? I
haven't used mine in a thousand years but it produces a very smooth
cut. What's happened that they've seemingly fallen out of favor here?

Renata

On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 13:29:25 GMT, "Mike Hide"
wrote:

Well I read the article in FWW on table saw blades ,and got the "Everlast"
blade .

This blade was rated second best to the Forrest WW2 blade which had a very
slight performance edge, but at a cost of almost 50% of the Forrest blade .
Obtaining better performance than the Freud blade I was using, was the
object, and the price was reasonable [I would never consider paying upwards
of $100 for a saw blade]

The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do most x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

I cannot say if the blade is as good orbetter than the Forrest blade as I
have never used one ,I am at the mercy of those who have done comparable
tests ,such as FWW. At this point all I can say, having been a woodworker
for a number of years it is the best blade I have used so far .

The cost around $60
--
mike hide

"Mike Hide" wrote in message
news:Ve5%a.119457$Oz4.24452@rwcrnsc54...
Well I read the article in FWW on table saw blades ,and got the "Everlast"
blade .

This blade was rated second best to the Forrest WW2 blade which had a very
slight performance edge, but at a cost of almost 50% of the Forrest blade
..
Obtaining better performance than the Freud blade I was using, was the
object, and the price was reasonable [I would never consider paying
upwards
of $100 for a saw blade]

I usta say that.. Now I own 2 forrest WWII's ;~)


The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do most
x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact
the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

With the WWII I actually get a burnished sheen on cross cuts and rips.


I cannot say if the blade is as good orbetter than the Forrest blade as I
have never used one ,I am at the mercy of those who have done comparable
tests ,such as FWW. At this point all I can say, having been a woodworker
for a number of years it is the best blade I have used so far .

The cost around $60

I paid $35 more for the WWII..40 tooth reg kerf. Actually $41 more with
shipping to my door.

I think where the WWII really shines is that it goes sooooo loooong between
sharpenings.

Keep us up to dayt on how you like the blade and how it holds up.

Man did you ever get burned in this thread!

And you didn't even get it with your response!

I just can't stop laughing!!! You guys are so cruel, but too damn funny!

Mike, *slap* *slap*, wake up!

Ciao,
Michael


"Mike Hide" wrote in message
news:QZC%a.163626$uu5.26454@sccrnsc04...
Thats interesting as I always use a local blade sharpening service . I
wonder then if Forrest sharpen other blades than their own.

So in that case I am wondering how a forrest blade sharpened locally would
perform....???

I must admit the my main concern is quality of cut rather than speed
mike hide


"Steve Knight" wrote in message
...


The blade will not rip as fast as a true rip blade but as a combination
blade in my opinion it is hard to beat, for my purposes [I like to do
most x
cuts on the tablesaw]. The end cuts show no tooth marks at all ,in fact
the
cut almost has a sheen to it.

I found my FWWII blade 30t standard kerf rips faster then even my 20t
blade in
the tropicals I cut. I was pretty surprised with that.

--
Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
instructions.