Blade question.

[Sparkey]

I am cutting some 3/4" hardwoods and am using a Olson 5R blade. It seems like it got dull very fast. Am I better off with a more coarse tooth blade? Would I be better off with a fast or medium blade speed? Thanks for your help.

[spirithorse]

Greetings!

I think if you use skip tooth blades (the number 5 is fine), the skip tooth allows more time for the blade to

clear the saw dust from the kerf which helps reduce head, extend blade life, and cuts well in 3/4" material.

Good luck and God Bless! Spirithorse

[amazingkevin]

I never knew that ,thanks so much!

[Sparkey]

Thanks Spirithorse.

[Jim Finn]

I cut 3/4" hardwood a lot doing inlay and use  FD Polar #5 blades.  #7 also work fine.

[Sparkey]

Thanks Jim. I think I will order a few dozen different blades from Mike to try. I bought a dozen Olson #5 skip tooth. I turned the speed on the saw way down and they cut nice and lasted pretty good. I started my first intarsia and cut the three flowers out and was very happy with the cuts and how well all the pieces fit back together.

[Clayton717]

I use flying dutchman reverse tooth blades for my 3/4" hardwood. Mostly #7, sometimes a #5