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KBBS Archive 00,000
Re: Ripping the strips, Which saw blade? Alternate woods?
Posted By: Larry In Response To: Ripping the strips, Which saw blade? Alternate woods? (Lawson Mitchell)
Date: September 22, 1997 at 20:20:43
: Hi folks,: OK, I've assembled the forms on the strong back and I hope I am ready to start stripping this hull. But Wait! What type blade should I use on my old Delta table saw to rip these strips with the least amount of wood waste. Or should I beg/borrow/steal a band saw for this job.
: Also cedar is extremely difficult to find here in SW Florida, How about pine or cypress?
: Safe Passage,
: Lawson MitchellHi Lawson, Heres what I did,Get out the manual and readjust everything on your table saw. I had great success with A 24 tooth Thin cut carbide blade. This type blade is about 1/16" thick and cuts quite smooth. I used a 7 1/4" blade on my 10" saw and cut a 1/4 mile of strips in 2 hours. I was able to hold a .250" thickness(+or- .005")
I also found that I could get better strips if I ripped my boards to 3" width, as this alows the feather boards to be able to hold board to fence easier than a 1 by 6 or 1by 8. The blade I used was a oldham brand, $6.95 and it is still on my saw.
I know A canoe racer that only uses white pine to build all his boats(6) He claims it is a little heavier but he can finish a boat quicker because it is easier to work. I want to try basswood (probably not found in Fla.).It is native to N.Y. and cheaper than cedar and already built cedar boat.Good luck,
Larry
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