atb-r saw blade recomdation?

[David Venditto]

Hi Brett,

Have you had a look at our new flat top grind blades that are made for fine cross-cuts? We offer them in two kerfs, 1/4" and 5/32". Soon we will have spacers that you can put in between the two blades to make 3/8" wide grooves with flat bottoms.

Please see the link below.

http://www.infinitytools.com/products.asp?dept=1484

Thank you,
David Venditto
Infinity Cutting Tools

[Tony Joyce]

Look closely at the specifications for the Freud Blade., I have an LU82 and it cuts like a dream. The only problem is the ATB teeth are about .020" taller than the raker teeth so it leaves a ridge in the corner.

The ridge is pretty easy to remove with a sharp chisel, but it is an extra step.

A ripping blade works fine for the cheek cuts on tenons as it is more of a rip cut than a cross cut.

The picture you posted is for a TCG(triple chip grind). Typically used to cut melamine. The illustrations Scott posted below are correct for FTG & ATB-R.

Tony Joyce