Hammer tablesaw blade

[C Scott McDonald]

After a long break I am getting back into woodworking. I have a hammer slider and was looking for a new combo blade for it. The one that came with the saw is really dull and I cant find anybody locally that can sharpen it with the 30mm bore. I do want a 12" blade for sure. I came across this one but completely open to other ideas for a combo blade.

http://www.fastoolnow.com/iw-30050cbd3.html

Thanks

[Ryan Mooney]

Here is, I believe, a fairly complete list of the Tenryu compatible blades. I have a couple of them and have been quite happy. Double check my part #'s I accidentally ordered a 14" blade once and that was a smidge of an expensive mistake - not happy with myself on that one (and totally my fault)

300mm tenryu
IW-30028CBD3 - rip
IW-30050CBD3 - cc
IW-300100AB3 - veneer
IW-30050CBD3 - combo

250mm tenryu
IW-35032CBD3 - rip - yep this one is 350mm even though some vendors list it at 250mm do NOT order this one.
IW-25080ABD3 - cc
IW-25080AB3 - veneer
IW-25040CBD3 - combo

You can get ~all~ of the Forrest blades with 30mm bore and felder/hammer pin holes as well, i have the dado set and really like it but haven't tried the regular blades on the slider yet.
https://www.sliversmill.com/product_..._Hammer_T.html

I know ridgecarbidetool.com has compatible blades as well but don't have part numbers.

[Rod Sheridan]

Hi, I normally use FS Tools blades on my B3.

The only 12 inch blade I have is a rip blade, the 10 inch sizes cover everything else, and can be used with the scoring blade in place................regards, Rod.

[Andy Giddings]

I've used blades from Amana, FS, Kanefusa and World's Best (Carbide Processors). All are good brands and make a range of blades available for Hammer. The Felder blades are also good off the shelf but a lot better after sharpening. Most sharpeners will be able to handle your existing blade - I use mail order and have tried Ridge and Dynamic. Both are excellent. Dynamic's prices are a lot easier on the pocket.

[C Scott McDonald]

Thank you for the replies. I will look at those other brands as well. I am not brand loyal or anything.

Andy not to ask a silly question but how do you mail the the blade to Dynamic? Do you have one of those plastic blade holders? It wod be nice to have noth a 10 and 13 inch blade

Scott

[Andy Giddings]

Lots of ways to pack it, Scott. Some use two sheets of cardboard or thin ply to make a sandwich with the blade in the middle, wrapped with bubble wrap to keep it together and then a cardboard box big enough to hold it. I use the original blade packing container and just put it in a larger box with cushioning. Dynamic has packing instructions on their website http://dynamicsaw.com/shipping.html - I never needed or could justify the cost of a special holder