rdst_1 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi guys,I have a specific task that I need to accomplish on a Table Saw. The table saw has a 4HP motor and should easily accommodate a 14-16 inch blade. The lumber to be worked on comes in at 5"x10" in varying lengths of 6-12 feet. The wood is a resinous softwood similar to Cedar. I need to cut panels from the above mentioned stock for my vaulted false ceiling of around 3000 sq feet. I was hoping to cut 15-18 panels of 4-1/2" x 3/8" from a single piece. In total would have to rip around 50-75 (depending upon length) such pieces and that means a lot of re-sawing while ripping. So I need to order a blade which will see me through this task. Since I will be resawing, I have the option to use a speed ripping blade which will leave an acceptable finish but goes through the 5 inch stock in 2 passes. This blade usually has a kerf more than 4mm. It results in more wasted wood but will get the work done quickly. Other option is to go for a blade with less cut of depth ( 1-1/2 to 2") but which leaves a mirror finish. The blades of this type are available with a 2.5-3mm kerf in the 12-16 inch range.Using such a blade will result in lot less wastage of wood and even though more time will be spent during re-sawing (ripping 1 inch in each pass), it will save me time not having to joint/plane/sand the panels. Which option makes more sense for me in this scenario and do you guys have a preferable saw blade that you recommend in both categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 sounds like a band saw is the tool of choice here, I know I can make those cuts with ease and my band saw is only 2hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdst_1 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Sorry mate.Don't have enough money in the bank to afford a bandsaw right now, so will have to make do with my table saw for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 @rdst_1 How many pieces would you get using the thin kerf vs the thick kerf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.