1/8" kerf. This will be a change from the thin kerf that I've always used, which, I think, is 3/32".
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1/8" kerf. This will be a change from the thin kerf that I've always used, which, I think, is 3/32".
I've read mentions of them in many places. Never a bad word and we'll respected from what I can tell. I'm looking forward to giving them a workout!
You cant go wrong with Ridge blades. I’ve used them for some time now, have several. I also send them back to Ridge for sharpening.
Is that part of the purchase price Tom or just a service they offer? Ballpark, do you know the cost of sharpening a single blade?
Let us know what you think of them after using them for awhile.I've read mentions of them in many places. Never a bad word and we'll respected from what I can tell. I'm looking forward to giving them a workout!
I’m operating from a weak memory here, Doug, but I got my first Ridge blade at a wood working show and I think sharpening was included, maybe via a coupon. Just pay shipping. They were in NJ then but have moved to the Midwest I think. Don’t recall exactly where. Have to pay for sharpening now but it’s less than the shipping cost if I remember. $20 maybe? I have a pricing sheet in the shop I’ll dig up.
Ridge Carbide is now located in Kansas.
The resharpening charge is $16 per blade with quantity discounts available. Information is on their website. For 5 or more blades the return shipping is free.
The resharpening charge is $16 per blade with quantity discounts available. Information is on their website. For 5 or more blades the return shipping is free.
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Blades are kinda pricey. I've lately gone to Lowers to get blades as Tucson doesn't have any more sharpening services. I bought a couple Spider blades, 80 tooth thin kerf, $59 and a 40 tooth regular kerf, $49. Been happy with both. Went to Harbor Freight and got a couple more of their Bauer blades same configuration as the Spiders for $29 and $39. I'm totally impressed with the HF blades. If the blades get dull, they'll get tossed and I get more from HF.
I have blades I've had made for certain jobs that cost upwards of $300 back in the 80's and 90's, but since no one sharpens in Tucson anymore, they'll go to Phoenix to get sharpened.
Do any of you guys know that the 80-90 tooth thin kerf blade by Freud Diablo has a note on the blade box that states, "Do not sharpen".................... Nubs
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Hadn't seen the do not sharpen notice, but it doesn't surprise me. The diablo blades are thinner material. They usually are used to make an underpowered saw live up to its potential. I am starting to have trouble with all my job site saws going out of straight after you get them up to speed. We are talking 4 different table saws . I would guess the blades are getting warped or the arbor is worn. With 4 out of 4, I suspect blades.
My old blade is a Freud 60-tooth combination and the blade that I took off of the saw was a Diablo, looks like 80 or 90-tooth, both thin kerf. Both made smooth cuts.
Just handling them and the new full kerf blades you can feel a difference in weight & sturdiness. The carbide tips are much thicker. I'm feeling confident that these blades are a nice upgrade over the previous blades.
No cuts yet but the saw has the combination blade on and is ready to go.
Just handling them and the new full kerf blades you can feel a difference in weight & sturdiness. The carbide tips are much thicker. I'm feeling confident that these blades are a nice upgrade over the previous blades.
No cuts yet but the saw has the combination blade on and is ready to go.
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Absolutely unnecessary, but highly appreciated.
In thanks for a small bit of wood I sent him, @SCWoodturner, aka "Doug" sent me a pen he turned out of a curly piece of acacia. The pen is a Civil War Pen that features a replica Springfield Musket as the clip, a replica Minie Ball (found a couple of those in my yard) for the cap and a replica 44 caliper colt revolver bullet at the tip. Quite stunning and feels real good in the hand. The acacia is as smooth as a baby's b.....!
In thanks for a small bit of wood I sent him, @SCWoodturner, aka "Doug" sent me a pen he turned out of a curly piece of acacia. The pen is a Civil War Pen that features a replica Springfield Musket as the clip, a replica Minie Ball (found a couple of those in my yard) for the cap and a replica 44 caliper colt revolver bullet at the tip. Quite stunning and feels real good in the hand. The acacia is as smooth as a baby's b.....!
As a result of a discussion in another thread, I pulled the trigger on a new sharpening system to use on my dull bench chisels. The 2nd of two packages arrived yesterday. The Sharp Pebble system. Chuck
Interested to hear your assessment of the stones. I have that chisel guide but not the stones.
Okay. I’ll be sure to post after I use them. May be awhile before I get to that project. Chuck
Need to replace my 1/2 production gouge cuz out of flat on top of the flute to lock on the Wolverine tool holder for sharpening with 2” protrusion. Logged on to D-Way the other day to get another and saw they now have a parabolic flute 1/2 bowl gouge in M42 and PM10-V. Got delivered today, need to reshape to my preferred swept back grind but already at 55 degrees. Good to go for another 2-3 years.
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John, if you know someone who has a mill for metal work, see if it would be worth having them machine a flat behind the groove all the way to the handle. I did that to my Thompson and finally ground it down to about a 3/4 long groove was left before I bought new ones. You grind it yourself using a few tools all woodworkers have. ................... Nubs
I do like that feature on my carbides.
Yeah Jerry, we have a surface grinder in the metal shop at the Makers Mill. Thought about it but will regrind the stubby to a 40/40, put it in a 8” handle and use it as a rougher on the small lathe.