Home Depot Project Panels

[FrankEV]

29 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said:

What blade do you recommend Frank? I'm thinking about a Diablo 80 tooth.

There are good and better blades available.  I've actually been happy with my Dewalt 80 T thin kerf blade I bough when I purchased my saw.  I might try the Diablo when I need to get a new blade.

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, FrankEV said:

There are good and better blades available.  I've actually been happy with my Dewalt 80 T thin kerf blade I bough when I purchased my saw.  I might try the Diablo when I need to get a new blade.

I used to buy Forrest when I was gainfully employed but those days are gone.

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, FrankEV said:

That is the one I have for my small shop.  I works great for a portable contractor type saw.  Also the price is good. I like the fact that the rip fence is built in and is very accurate.(*)   When I had my big shop in NC, I had a big professional saw with outfeed tables and a very accurate digital set rip fence. Not needed for most of us, but sometimes I wish I stll had it 

Edit:  (*)  Accurate as to square.  Don't trust the measuring tape on the saw, especially when using a thin kerf blade.  Always measure to the tooth of the blade to insure  an accurate measurement.

That's what I have too but mine is the original on with the plastic base. I've gone all through it and fine-tuned it so it is very accurate. The Japanese guy whose videos I've become hooked on also uses one and he has made a lot of accessory add-ons for his. He came up with a baffle for inside that keeps most of the sawdust under control and routes it to the vac pickup. I made one for my saw and it works great. Mine had to be altered a bit because of a difference in saw design. His videos are addicting. Very creative guy. He goes by Ohyo56 and has lots to view.