Blade for my R4511

[fcorey]

So I finally have the R4511 together and I an now looking for a nice blade that will handle most general tasks. Most of the stock I am cutting is maple, cherry, and walnut. I am looking at the Ridge Carbide TS2000 and the Forrest Woodworker II as my top 2 choices. However I was wondering should I go full or thin kerf? I have the saw on a 20amp circuit out in my converted garage "shop" , its on 110 power not 220. Most stock that I am cutting is no thinker than 6/4 , thats about as think as I am working with. I know a full kerf blade may be more stable and deflect less, but I have been reading allot lately about using thin kerf blades on saw with less power than 3hp. I was hoping other R4511 or TS3650 owners might have some comments on this. thanks

[Big G]

My Forrest WWII full kerf does an excellant job on my 4511 as it also did with my old TS2400. However, like yourself, I have also been reading about the advantages (and disadvantages) of thin kerf blades on saws with less than 3 HP. However, if I ever try a thin kerf I will stay with Forrest. It tool a lot of wasted money on other blades to learn my lesson!

Big G

[Southwood]

I'm running the same blade as Big G and have no problems. Saw pulls more at the start than any other time.

[hewood]

The thin kerf is easier on your motor, and will be most noticeable in thick material, though your saw will spin a full kerf without issue in most circumstances. A blade the caliber of a TS2000 or WWII should not pose any issues with the TK, so it makes sense IMO. Holbren has the TS2000 for ~ $80 shipped with "woodnet10", "SMC10", or "BT310" codes if you're a member of any of those forums. It's every bit the equal of the WWII, and has thicker carbide.

Others worthy of consideration - Infinity Combomax (http://www.epinions.com/content_380232306308) Lite (010-150), WWII 30T (http://www.epinions.com/review/Forrest_WW10307100_Woodworker_Ii_10_30_Tooth_5_8_A rbor_3_32_Kerf_Circular_Saw_Blade/content_411771899524)TK, Infinity 010-060 (http://www.epinions.com/review/Infinity_10_60_Tooth_General_Purpose_Saw_Blade_010 _060_epi/content_422331125380), Freud LU88R010 (http://www.epinions.com/review/Freud_60T_Crosscut_Table_Saw_Blade_LU88R010/content_226312687236), Freud LU83R010. A 24T dedicated rip blade in addition to your main blade, or possibly the 30T WWII as your main blade is a good idea if you rip a lot of thick heavy stock. The 30T WWII is an excellent complimenting blade to something like the Infinity 010-060 or Freud LU88 60T blades.