[gingery_machines] Re: On Shaper Castings Question ...

 

Nick
Bang on about a good blade making all the difference. To quote a friend "I always thought it was supposed to smell like burning wood until I got a carbide blade."

JohnW

--- In gingery_machines@yahoogroups.com, Nick Andrews <nickjandrews@...> wrote:
>
> You can make good insert plates out of hardboard (Masonite) and shim it to
> level with layers of masking tape. Using a zero-clearance plate, where you
> start with a plate installed, then turn on the saw and raise the blade up
> through to cutting height, is a bit safer. More importantly, it prevents a
> lot of chipout at the edge for smoother cuts in your stock. A decent blade
> is essential. At least a $25 or so blade vs a $10 one makes a big
> difference.
>
>
>

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