I need a carbide saw blade for my table saw. I want  one that will rip and crosscut smoothly. Any brads come to mind?

 

Preston

Check out Tenryu. Although, no crosscut blade will rip satisfactorily and visa versa. YMMV! 

I have some Freud's combination blades. Seem to do OK. +1 for what @Gene Howe said about double duty.

I'm very pleased with this blade, Frued P410 or P410T blade.

 

 

 

 

Edited September 8, 20205 yr by HandyDan

Handy Dan and Lew have my vote with Freud too. I base this on price and quality of cutting. I got a couple on sale before Christmas at HD for $36. I used to get my carbide blades resharpened. Cost was high, and the quality of sharpening was not consistent. It wasn't worth the cost. 

 

Been using a CMT blade last 14 months.  Not bad for both worlds.  If I have to do alot of ripping I use a Freud rip cut blade.  On average with the various things I cut I change every 28 months.

A Forrest Woodworker II is my blade of choice.   Danl

This is CMT blade I have been using.  Couldn't remember all those numbers and such.

 

CMT blade

+1 on the Woodworker II.  I also have a Freud flat grind rip blade, and the WW II does a better job.  I only use the Freud when I need a flat 1/8" groove for splines.

5 minutes ago, PostalTom said:

+1 on the Woodworker II.  I also have a Freud flat grind rip blade, and the WW II does a better job.  I only use the Freud when I need a flat 1/8" groove for splines.

Wood magazine did a test of blades about 15 years ago, and found WWII the most flexible, scoring high on almost every duty and media type.  I got mine after reading the article, and it's all I ever use.  Admittedly, I am a lazy hobbyist, so my 15 years might be 5 for many dedicated users.

OK, maybe 3.

I switched to Tenryu a few years ago and have been very happy with the results. The ones on the main table saw and the crosscut sled get used at least daily and hold up well. They are both on their 3rd sharpening and have plenty of carbide left.

Paul

My choice would be the Freud LU 84---has worked in the combination mode very satisfactorily for many years.

My absolute best was WWII, however when I sent them back for resharpening, they really screwed them up, so I sent them back again. Again they came back with bad silver solder repair, even a blob of silver solder. That was it.........no more

Freud LU 84 blades have worked well for me. Cost is less than half the price of the WW11 but I'll admit I've never compared the two.

 

Edited September 9, 20205 yr by Al B

Ridge Carbide TS2000 40T is what is usually mounted on my table saw.  However, if the job at hand is many rip cuts or crosscuts then I'll mount a dedicated 24T or 80T blade. 

i have to tell you that my still favorite is my B&D Pirhana blades.  10" of cutting goodness that makes me weep for their stupidity in discontinuing them. 

11 hours ago, sweensdv said:

Ridge Carbide TS2000 40T is what is usually mounted on my table saw.  However, if the job at hand is many rip cuts or crosscuts then I'll mount a dedicated 24T or 80T blade. 

That's the one I'm using right now, and it really is a smooth cutting blade. But with any 40 tooth (+) combo blade ripping is generally not recommended on wood thicker than 1". So I keep a ripping blade on hand for the tough stuff. As for other brands, I've Forrest (WWII) and Freud (F410, predecessor to the P410) and they are very good blades as well.

Thanks for everyone's help. I have a saw blade on my saw but the maker name has been rubbed off. It has that mark  like it's almost an S cut into the blade about every 12 teeth. The almost an S goes about 3/4 inch toward the center of the blade. I looked on line and Freud is the only one that has that mark. It sure is a good blade and works good for ripping and cross cutting. 

Thank you all.

 

I'll move everyone up a notch on my will.

 

Preston