The "UP" side of having a small workshop - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T09:53:04Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-up-side-of-having-a-small-workshop?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A484973&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMick, dont believe everything…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-06:2900167:Comment:4878112012-10-06T09:16:47.233ZDavid Lazenbyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidLazenby
Mick, dont believe everything you hear about the two car garages, many of us are lucky to have two cars and a carport in our apartment complex.<br />
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Mick, dont believe everything you hear about the two car garages, many of us are lucky to have two cars and a carport in our apartment complex.<br />
David Hi david been working in a 12…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-05:2900167:Comment:4875842012-10-05T18:23:18.808Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Hi david been working in a 12x12 shed for 5years now here in the uk.My top tip is to make everything mobile, my tablesaw bandsaw, and kreg router table on wheels . When done shove it out of the way. I thought all you guys in the states had double garages to work in.Have a good day .mick .</p>
<p>Hi david been working in a 12x12 shed for 5years now here in the uk.My top tip is to make everything mobile, my tablesaw bandsaw, and kreg router table on wheels . When done shove it out of the way. I thought all you guys in the states had double garages to work in.Have a good day .mick .</p> Dave,
Small shops keep the M…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-02:2900167:Comment:4870902012-10-02T02:18:04.953ZRay Romerohttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RayRomero
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<p>Small shops keep the Missus thinking there is space for her stuff in there also.</p>
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<p>Small shops keep the Missus thinking there is space for her stuff in there also.</p> David,
There's many who think…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-10-01:2900167:Comment:4867462012-10-01T02:10:08.275ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>David,</p>
<p>There's many who think a saw blade is just a saw blade---</p>
<p>they don't know there is a difference.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>David Niebeling said:</cite></p>
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<p>David,</p>
<p>There's many who think a saw blade is just a saw blade---</p>
<p>they don't know there is a difference.<br/> <br/> <cite>David Niebeling said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-up-side-of-having-a-small-workshop?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A486866&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment486866"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Wow, there sure is a lot to know and learn about circular saw blades! That's what I like about this site...lots of people willing to help out.</p>
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</blockquote> Wow, there sure is a lot to k…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-30:2900167:Comment:4868662012-09-30T03:18:07.107ZDavid Niebelinghttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidNiebeling482
<p>Wow, there sure is a lot to know and learn about circular saw blades! That's what I like about this site...lots of people willing to help out.</p>
<p>Wow, there sure is a lot to know and learn about circular saw blades! That's what I like about this site...lots of people willing to help out.</p> Hi David - For that much and…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-30:2900167:Comment:4868652012-09-30T02:28:02.681ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi David - For that much and that kind of work, I'd suggest you get something like a 25 tooth or so flat top grind blade. You would get better cuts and be a lot easier on your saw. Here's what one looks like:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.freudtools.com/p-35-heavy-duty-ripbr-nbsp.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ripping blade</a></p>
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<p>This a real Freud blade, not the ones Freud makes for Home Depot. From what I've been able to learn, it looks like the Diablo line is a Home Depot…</p>
<p>Hi David - For that much and that kind of work, I'd suggest you get something like a 25 tooth or so flat top grind blade. You would get better cuts and be a lot easier on your saw. Here's what one looks like:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.freudtools.com/p-35-heavy-duty-ripbr-nbsp.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ripping blade</a></p>
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<p>This a real Freud blade, not the ones Freud makes for Home Depot. From what I've been able to learn, it looks like the Diablo line is a Home Depot exclusive (or almost exclusive, I have seen them else where) that uses somewhat smaller carbide on the teeth. Otherwise the geometry is identical.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Freud-LM72R010-10-Inch-Ripping-PermaShield/dp/B0000225UD/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1348972205&sr=1-1&keywords=lm72r010">http://www.amazon.com/Freud-LM72R010-10-Inch-Ripping-PermaShield/dp/B0000225UD/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1348972205&sr=1-1&keywords=lm72r010</a></p> Saw blades are designed for s…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-30:2900167:Comment:4867732012-09-30T00:32:41.141ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Saw blades are designed for specific cutting applications, to produce optimum results.</p>
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<p>Circular saw blade selection & buying guide.</p>
<p>Peruse the info offered therein.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lowes.com/cd_Circular+Saw+Blade+Buying+Guide_449686513_">http://www.lowes.com/cd_Circular+Saw+Blade+Buying+Guide_449686513_…</a></p>
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<p>Saw blades are designed for specific cutting applications, to produce optimum results.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Circular saw blade selection & buying guide.</p>
<p>Peruse the info offered therein.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lowes.com/cd_Circular+Saw+Blade+Buying+Guide_449686513_">http://www.lowes.com/cd_Circular+Saw+Blade+Buying+Guide_449686513_</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.rockler.com/articles/saw-blade-selection-guide.cfm">http://www.rockler.com/articles/saw-blade-selection-guide.cfm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://woodworking.about.com/od/toolsequipment/p/sawBlades.htm">http://woodworking.about.com/od/toolsequipment/p/sawBlades.htm</a></p>
<p><a href="http://justsawblades.com/ten/choosing_the_right_blade.html">http://justsawblades.com/ten/choosing_the_right_blade.html</a></p>
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<p></p> Well David Im heading down th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-29:2900167:Comment:4865802012-09-29T18:08:45.172ZDavid Deanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidDean
<p>Well David Im heading down that road to got a new saw blade in the spring and done about 12 jobs and I got some rough oak and with a little help from Jen Jen showed me hal to make a jig for cutting the live edge's off so I just had this great ideal to go ahead and rip 1 1/8" thick oak bad ideal I smoke that blade so there goes anther $35 for a new one next time i'll plan it frist.…</p>
<p>Well David Im heading down that road to got a new saw blade in the spring and done about 12 jobs and I got some rough oak and with a little help from Jen Jen showed me hal to make a jig for cutting the live edge's off so I just had this great ideal to go ahead and rip 1 1/8" thick oak bad ideal I smoke that blade so there goes anther $35 for a new one next time i'll plan it frist.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460836?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935460836?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935462821?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935462821?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> Yup, I forgot to mention the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-29:2900167:Comment:4864352012-09-29T04:00:23.275ZDavid Niebelinghttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidNiebeling482
<p>Yup, I forgot to mention the kerf. Also, as far as tearout, I know its an old trick but it works great; place a peice of masking tape over your cut line on both sides of the board you're cutting. It almost completely does away with tearout especially on plywood. I know that "everyone" knows this trick, but maybe there is that one person this could help.<br></br><br></br> <br></br> <cite>John Schaben said:…</cite></p>
<p>Yup, I forgot to mention the kerf. Also, as far as tearout, I know its an old trick but it works great; place a peice of masking tape over your cut line on both sides of the board you're cutting. It almost completely does away with tearout especially on plywood. I know that "everyone" knows this trick, but maybe there is that one person this could help.<br/><br/> <br/> <cite>John Schaben said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-up-side-of-having-a-small-workshop?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A486543&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment486543"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi David - I agree, time for a new blade. Be surprised how much difference a good blade will make. Here's a good one for under $10, not much, but under. It says "Framing" on it but I get great cuts. It's a thin kerf (1/16"), leaves a decent finish and not a lot of tearout, maybe a little in plywood.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Saw-Blades/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc2jy/R-100008676/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051" rel="nofollow">http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Saw-...</a><br/><br/><cite>David Lazenby said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-up-side-of-having-a-small-workshop?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A474177&page=2#2900167Comment486564"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My circular saw is fairly old, don't even remember when I bought it... I'm sure the blade is the same as came with it. How often should a blade be replaced? I've done very little with it but I tried to cut some birch wood that used to be a bed but the saw went about 6" and stopped and just spun the blade and smoked the wood. Is this how an old blade acts? Also, without spending big money what's the best over all blade (or is there an over all blade)? for both ripping and cross cutting? I thought I was stuck on my lil project til I remembered my jig say and it cut it with no problems, not perfectly straight but it was smooth. (and slow)...</p>
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<p>Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be working but I'll be thinking about all of you poor people who are being forced to enjoy your weekend off with your families.</p>
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</blockquote> Hi David - I agree, time for…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-09-29:2900167:Comment:4865432012-09-29T03:53:10.922ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Hi David - I agree, time for a new blade. Be surprised how much difference a good blade will make. Here's a good one for under $10, not much, but under. It says "Framing" on it but I get great cuts. It's a thin kerf (1/16"), leaves a decent finish and not a lot of tearout, maybe a little in plywood.…</p>
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<p>Hi David - I agree, time for a new blade. Be surprised how much difference a good blade will make. Here's a good one for under $10, not much, but under. It says "Framing" on it but I get great cuts. It's a thin kerf (1/16"), leaves a decent finish and not a lot of tearout, maybe a little in plywood.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Saw-Blades/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc2jy/R-100008676/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051" rel="nofollow">http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tool-Accessories-Saw-...</a></p>
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<p>As far as # of teeth go, more isn't necessarily better. Conversley, less isn't necessarily better either. Depends on the job. For ripping jobs, fewer teeth are better because it gives larger gullets to clear the larger chips (purpose of the gullet-clear chips). For cross-cuts, fewer teeth are better because, among other reasons, the chips are smaller. For a general purpose blade, 30 to 40 tooth is fine. For ripping only, around 20 would be good and for fine cross cuts, 60 to 80. </p>
<p><br/><cite>David Lazenby said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/the-up-side-of-having-a-small-workshop?xg_source=activity&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A474177&page=2#2900167Comment486564"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My circular saw is fairly old, don't even remember when I bought it... I'm sure the blade is the same as came with it. How often should a blade be replaced? I've done very little with it but I tried to cut some birch wood that used to be a bed but the saw went about 6" and stopped and just spun the blade and smoked the wood. Is this how an old blade acts? Also, without spending big money what's the best over all blade (or is there an over all blade)? for both ripping and cross cutting? I thought I was stuck on my lil project til I remembered my jig say and it cut it with no problems, not perfectly straight but it was smooth. (and slow)...</p>
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<p>Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be working but I'll be thinking about all of you poor people who are being forced to enjoy your weekend off with your families.</p>
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