Table saw Blade

[Shedman]

I need to replace the blade in my table saw (Scheppach TS2010). The current blade is 200 mm with 30 mm bore. Can anyone recommend a blade for this. I am looking for a reasonable quality finish, and like the reports on CMT ultra thin kerf blades, but can't find these with the dimensions I need. HELP please. Thanks

 

[Streepips]

Make sure the kerf is no thinner than the riving knife, or have a new knife made to suit.....

 

[OPJ]

There have been some positive comments here on the Atkinson Walker saw blades in the last couple of months. Their ProTrade range is supposed to be on a par with the offerings from Freud and CMT although, you will probably find that they all have a 3.2mm / 1/8in. kerf.

 

[wizer]

There have been some positive comments here on the Atkinson Walker saw blades in the last couple of months. Their ProTrade range is supposed to be on a par with the offerings from Freud and CMT although, you will probably find that they all have a 3.2mm / 1/8in. kerf.

agree 100%

 

[matthewwh]

Hi guys,

Glad to hear the news is getting around!

The ProTrade blades tend to be a tad thinner than the resharpenable Industrial ones which are 2.8mm kerf for 200mm saws. I'll check with AW in the morning and get the exact measurement of the ProTrade ones.

 

[Shedman]

Thank you for this. Looking hopeful!

 

[matthewwh]

Hi Shedman,

I just had an interesting chat with Chris at Atkinson Walker. He said the 200mm ProTrade blades are 1.6mm kerf.

I mentioned the riving knife concern and he said that the riving knife should always be thinner than the kerf of the blade. If it is thicker then it begins to act as a splitter rather than performing its intended function of limiting the timber from closing up on the back of the blade during ripping operations. He is going to try and look up some more details on the specific recommendations for us.

I was surprised by this but on reflection it makes a lot of sense, the small surface area of the teeth emerging teeth are not going to cause any significant force on the timber if it does close up, it's only contact between the timber and the much larger surface area of the plate of the saw that is likely to cause issues.

Another thing that he mentioned when I visited them was that thin kerf blades are really intended for battery operated machines - usually hand held circular saws - as they they reduce the power requirement and extend battery life. For mains fed machines a thicker blade provides greater stability and accuracy.

 

[Shedman]

I think you have solved my dilemma!! The last thing to decide is whether I buy one "general purpose" blade, or splash out on two with the idea of a coarser one for initial cuts and a finer one for finish ones. I might be able to reduce the planer usage!!

Thank you for your time and effort. I find this forum really helpful and everyone is happy to guide me with might what seem simple questions. I can only say if you have a question then do not be afraid to seek advice here.

 

[RogerM]

Shedman - I have the same saw as you, and it would appear similar needs - see this thread. Did you get a new blade, and if so, which one and what is your verdict?

Many thanks.

 

[Shedman]

Haven't bought yet, but Atkinson Walker seemed to be the best bet. I think that specialist blades would be best so will buy a general purpose and one fine blade. The recommendation seemed good.

Hope this helps

 

[TobyB]

I have just got one of their blades as a replacement for an old and probably blunting blade on a B&D circular saw ... now produces smooth clean cuts through oak and maple, makes them feel like MDF!