Karl S Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 What blade would be best for cutting 1 3/4" hard Maple? I am finding ot to be a difficult thing to cut. Karl OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Hard Maple? Best blade I've used is a chainsaw. I cut a Trucker ( semi truck ) puzzle from one of the patterns Iggy sells from Hard Maple.. Never again.. Next mistake was doing the next one from Hickory.. wombatie, John B, OCtoolguy and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eplfan2011 Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 I recently cut some 3/4 it was killing my FDUR blades, I found Pegas MGT blades were the best even though I'm not the biggest fan on softer wood, they were the blade for the job on that hard maple! Karl S and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Honestly I've never cut anything over 7/8".. But yeah a FD-UR is not a good blade for this type of thick wood.. I've seen people mention using skip tooth blades for thick hardwood.. I never liked them myself.. also see mention of FD Polar, I have not tried those.. I did try a sample of sharktooth blades from PSWoods .. If I was attempting to cut htis I'd go with those Sharktooth blades.. Not cheap blades though and no reverse teeth soo you'll have a bit of a rougher cut on the bottom side.. OCtoolguy, Eplfan2011 and Karl S 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) The FD-Polar might be a good choice for some other skip tooth blade. I have good luck with PS super sharps for difficult woods. No matter what blade, they may not last long. Also, when cutting back up frequently to help clear the sawdust from the kerf. AND BE PATIENT. It will be slow cutting. Edited November 8, 2022 by Sycamore67 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 I have had luck with FD Polar and Pegas Super Skip blades. You need to go slow so you clear the sawdust. Also, I have had luck in wrapping thick maple with packing tape. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgerboy Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 I cut hard maple frequently. Pegas skip blades work well, just stay on top of sharpness and note you will consume more blades than normal. As mentioned, cut slowly and watch your side pressure. OCtoolguy and Karl S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsteve Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 5:35 PM, kmmcrafts said: Hard Maple? Best blade I've used is a chainsaw. low profile full chisel should work on a SS should make short work of the cuts. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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