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I have cut 1/8" BB plywood almost exclusively for years now and do not have any trouble with tear out. I cut just one sheet at a time using an Olson #2 crown tooth blade on my DeWalt with speed control at 2-1/2 to 3. The blade is not very aggressive which allows you to go slow. After cutting out a piece I just run a finishing sander over the front and back and I'm done. The only "trick" to cutting 1/8" BB plywood or1/8" doorskins is practice, practice, practice, and more practice.

When I had my DeWalt Type 1 rebuilt I took it to my nearest Black and Decker authorized dealer. When you give it to them they issue you a claim ticket. You can go online (the web address is on the ticket) and find out when your saw is done and the cost. Overall, the service was good (it took about 2 weeks) and the price was great. In cut 7 days a week (I'm retired) and my saw will last about 4 to 6 years before its time for a rebuild. I hear about all the problems some have with the saw, but I guess I have lucked out so far. The DeWalt is a good saw and worth keeping up.

I had my Dewalt Type 1 rebuilt for $259 and it works just like new. Thats a better price than trying to buy a new saw. I would recommend it.

The vase light is beautiful. Very nice work.

I have been thinking about buying a new RBI saw. I went to their website but it doesn't tell you much. Anyone know if they plan to update their website and make it more shopper friendly. It would be nice to know the different size saws they offer, their differences, the tension method used, cost, and so on.

Thank you for getting the site going again. I would hate to be without it.

In the light that is a nice size shop. Looks like a fun place to play.

WOW!! What a site. Its like hitting the mother lode. Thanks for pointing it out.

I have thought of using spiral blades but the negatives seem to outweigh the positive. I have read about all the "fuzzies" that spiral blades leave - I hate to sand! Or that you should stack cut your work to make the blade easier to control - I don't like to stack cut. So far this has been enough to stop me from experimenting with them. Everybody raves about them but I not so sure. I cut mostly 1/8" baltic birch plywood or door skins, and 1/4" plywood. I use a Olson Crown Tooth #2 blade. I love them because the cut is so smooth you only have to "gently wipe" a pieece of sandpaper across the front and back to remove "fuzzies." Thats it, virtually no sanding. Blade control is not an issue. They track great and have no drawbacks that I can see. If you use one and they won't track, then simply turn them upside down and they will work perfectly. Despit what the manufacturer claims about being able to cut both ways, they will only track (easily follow the line) one way. Hope I haven't upset any of you "spiral blade purists" with my ideas.