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  1. 19th May 2001, 09:04 AM #1
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    Post Table saw blade, which one?

    I have just finished reading the latest Woodsmith (Aus Ed) and there are articles on making picture frames and a tray by cutting a cove in solid timber using a table saw.
    The priciple is running the board across the blade at an angle thus achieving the same effect as a big router or shaper.
    I am aware that someone brought this up several months ago but I do not know who it was.
    My question is what blade to use, cross cut, ripping or GP.
    Only one edge of the blade is used and I thought that a cross cut would leave grooves, GP i am not sure about but the ripping blade has no offset and may leave the smoothest finish.
    Am I correct in these assumptions and what is yout opinion.

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  3. 19th May 2001, 12:31 PM #2
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    Hey Iain.

    I just use the blade that came with me saw. Don't ask me which type it is, but I assume it is a GP. Its not a rip blade that much I know. Anyway I got a good finish but its been ages since I last did it. A good sanding afterwards is no doubt necessary anyway. Best to use a freshly sharpened blade too, makes the cut that much cleaner and safer.

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  4. 19th May 2001, 01:18 PM #3
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    the gp blade will work just fine, the key to a smooth finish is a very slow feed rate. I have used this technique several times and it always worked for me.
    Hope this helps some and good luck.

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