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[@JDnBeastlet]

Flat bottom kerfs, you make the table saw go round! Thank James!

[@BobbyHill2973]

Thank you for the thorough, concise, quality content you and your team produce.

[@Natedoc808]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos for those of us who have day jobs and woodwork in our spare time for hobby/recreation/pride in craftsmanship in what goes in our homes. Much appreciated.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Searched for box joint blades and this popped up first! So glad it did. Great info and presentation...thanks for sharing.

[@Gtrlac43]

Thanks for sharing your analysis and recommendations. You are very technical but you do not talk over my head, you explain very thoroughly. Thanks for the great info :)

[@bernienufc3166]

Who would know there is so much to learn about just a blade, very educational and well balanced, thank you

[@lazlokovacs5433]

Very good video for those that don't have the same understanding or knowledge, thank you for sharing you wisdom.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Well done James! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Extremely informative video James, this weekend woodworking warrior all but forgot about flat kerf table saw joinery blades!

[@glennoverman4005]

Great presentation. it is so nice to hear someone go through an entire video without saying, "umm" after every other word.

[@RussWhite]

I fully agree, however I didn't think it possible to say 'Flat Kerf Joinery Blade' so many times in one sitting.

[@genelomas332]

@@RussWhite I think it may be, if that is the subject of ones video.. ;)

[@adirondackjim5678]

Thank you for helping me to see how a flat bottom blade is a good investment for cutting joints on the table saw! Very clear and informative feed!

[@mikeminnick9712]

I used your link to Ridge Carbide after canceling my Amana 10” blade order. Appreciate the 10% discount. They are delayed a few weeks maybe due to Covid- but I am happy to wait for such a well respected and reviewed American company. Best to you.

[@timothydaniels504]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I come away with lots of clear information. Many thanks.

[@StumpyNubs]

Glad to hear that!

[@donstanley8021]

Good video James! I've been cutting box joints with Matthias Wandel's box joint jig, and use the Freud 24 tooth Flat-Top Rip blade for nearly all my cuts. Thank you.

[@randybonner7231]

Thanks for explaining all those details. Just ordered the Ridge Carbide blade, with your discount.

[@Bdlawless]

I love that Ridge Carbide now features your video on their product page. Awesome!

[@tomlente8480]

Hi James! You learned me something I didn’t think og in this video. At this time I start lokking for a new saw blade for doing finger joints🔨🤘🏼

[@michaelrichardson1367]

Excellent video. I wish I could have seen this before I bought the Amanda flat tooth blade but hopefully it will give me good service. You have a great channel and pack more information in a short video than most. Thanks.

[@TheHandystanley]

For me - this was one of your better video's! Thanks James!!

[@araujoao]

Excellent information. Thanks for your videos. The picture helps a lot the explanation. Good work

[@timguba8887]

Well done, James. You learned me something I didn't have in my noggin. Thanky!

[@SurendraSingh-pt5pq]

I'm a beginner to Woodworking I always watching Your Video Thanks & Best Wishes to you.

[@driftlessjoinery5059]

I used a dado set blade for a while, but it cut more like 3/32", then started using the same Freud blade as you have on this video. I've been putting off buying the Ridge Carbide blade since I saw it about a year ago.......I'm buying it now. Thanks for the discount code.

[@tommccurnin524]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Good information.

[@6022]

"Flat bottomed kerf, they make this rockin' world go round!"

[@benjaminisbester3582]

I'm never not going to hear this now

[@briankinnaman6532]

Haha!! Beat me to it!

[@bobd.]

Been using Ridge Carbide blades for about 10 years now. Great blades and I send them all my blades (any brand) for sharpening.

[@TomKaren94]

Good one. I've struggled with this in rabbets and dadoes for 50 years. It's funny what simple stuff you can miss for a whole lifetime.

[@eftammaro]

Oo

[@bfflorida2311]

Great info..here is some geek info ... General rule for great cut is that at least three teeth are in contact with cut product... There is also a whole witch hunt about what angle (rake) the carbide tooth is set (positive or negative angle) ... and last is the harmonics relieve cuts (funny looking cracks) on the plate of blade... they really help on larger blades/thinner kerf set up...

[@mountainsagewoodworks4663]

Just ordered the ridge carbide blade for some upcoming projects and used the code. Thanks!!

[@theHAL9000]

Terrific overview on these blades. Thanks!

[@luciano4841]

Estou adorando seus vídeos. Aprendo muitas coisas importantes. Vou ver todos, parabéns.

[@nickkropat8857]

Infinity makes a really nice 1/4" flat top 8" joinery blade that you might want to check out as well. I just have a lowly little jobsite saw (for now) that wont take a dado stack, but the Infinity fits the arbor fine and has given me very satisfactory results thus far. The body of the blade is very thick so it the blade doesn't seem to vibrate on my cheap saw as much as the 1/8" or thinner kerf blades do.

[@msgtgb]

Thank you very much for this video! I have been looking for a FTG blade for awhile and wasn't sure which one to get.

[@larryk6330]

Was looking around for a flat tooth blade to start doing some kumiko work and found this. I have a Ridge Carbide combo blade and I'm pretty happy with it. Had it sharpened once by them after about two years and they did a good job. Nice to know there are other folks out there who are happy with them as well. BTW - Great video, too. Clear, concise, and very informational. Keep up the good work and thanks.

[@ButchB81]

Does the Ridge Carbide combination blade produce a flat bottom or are there ‘bat ears’? In one part of their description it says it produces a ‘nearly flat’ cut, then you scroll down and it says it produces a totally flat cut, making it your all around blade for finger joints and dado cuts. Hoping for the latter!

[@larryk6330]

@@ButchB81 Sadly, it's not a flat top grind but the ATB is low enough that you could probably get it custom ground . According to my sharpening guy, the draw back is the amount of carbide left on the tip is very small so re-sharpening could be an issue.

[@lincolndickerson1293]

I have a rip blade, a dado set, and a plywood/melamine blade. I use my dado set regularly. I have been looking into FTG blades. This is great information. Thank you.

[@lilijo7433]

Thank you for the knowledge... it really is empowering.

[@MarkDixon]

Thanks for your recommendations.

[@enzprintco.8625]

Sold me on the ridge carbide TS2000! Stoked to get it!!! Thanks! :)

[@ethixphotog_adventures]

My cmt chrome blades came in and wow! Have all three. Butter smooth, huge sound and vibration reduction.

[@gnuthad]

Thank you very much for this video. I recently built a wooden planter box with joinery on each of the corners and I noticed that the cuts weren't as smooth as I expected with cutting each rebate. I thought it was because I have a cheaper table saw which won't be as accurate as expensive units (I'm DIY, not pro). I will investigate getting a flat kerf blade because my next project is building a greenhouse which will also have joinery in each corner.

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

Excellent clear information, very well presented, you have a new subscriber.

[@davidrussell8689]

Sound , clear advice. Thank you

[@thomasarussellsr]

Never heard of or seen a joinery blade for the table-saw. Love learning something new. It is a bit pricey, but seem like it would be worth the investment for someone who needs such a specific blade. I am budget restricted, so I guess I'll just have to cut short and get the chisels out. Thanks for showing something new to me though.

[@tugnut1]

Excellent video. Learned a lot. Thanks.

[@watermain48]

Awesome presentation James. Thanks for sharing it.

[@willyzook]

Great explanation. Thank you!

[@MrODOG519]

I have thought about this but never had it explained to me so well.

[@gsilcoful]

Thank you.

[@randyg5884]

I have a DImar 24 tooth flat top rip blade and use it often for grooving instead of bothering with the dado stack. One thing not mentioned in the video however is that those "bat ears" are there for a reason. They are to reduce tearout, especially on cross grain cuts. Most dado blades have angled outer blades for this reason. Using a flat grind on crosscuts will produce more tearout along the cut line and may not produce acceptable results compared to a dado blade or any other ATB design.

[@symonf1966]

Very well explained Mr Nubs.

[@MsTruthdiscovered]

Appreciate the detailed explanation, had no idea about the different types of blades until watching this. I already ordered them for myself and I may be blind, but I did not see the option on ridge carbides website during checkout to use the discount code. Oh well.

[@Hades200082]

Great video. Very informative.

[@cuebj]

Over 50 years, always used separate ripping and cross cut blades. That's what I learned in after school woodworking club.

[@dariushmilani6760]

Thank you for a great informative video.

[@JkCanvas]

I learned more about saw blades in 7 minutes that I thought was possbile. Thank you James.

[@FranklinWoodWorks2016]

Now I know why my box joints are not as tight as I'd like them. I have the Freud flat kerf, and indeed is a little wide. I'll solve that problem with the Ridge Carbide. Thanks!

[@larrystrayer8336]

A good presentation. I’m a medal guy but look at your videos regularly. Liked the new tools also

[@petrusscott3038]

Thanks for the tips. I didn’t know the differences between the saw blades.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Good. Explanation. Of blades.! Another. Useful. Video. From. Stumpy thnx

[@dylanheadrick3789]

My Dado set uses 40 tooth blades. It leaves quite a good finish on the kerf.

[@drreason2927]

I've been looking for this information for some time. I went ahead and ordered a 10" TS2000 even though s&h brought the total to over $150. Thanks for the info and discount code!

[@steveo5222]

I did also, but having it shipped to Canada is a whole different shock. What with the exchange rate takes it to $165.00Cad then the WTF moment when UPS wants $57 for duty upon delivery. Sure hope the wife isn't here when they arrive, and the blade is a super performer.

[@deweygravesjr.122]

Nice video James. Thanks

[@davetarrant6888]

Great presentation

[@tommyspivey9739]

EXTREMELY Helpful, Thanks

[@stevegronsky8904]

Nicely done and GOOD information too!!

[@williamreicherter9636]

excellent presentation

[@darkdelta]

As always, great information, thanks.

[@JasperXoR]

Would love to see a good comparison of where/when to use router over table saw for this kind of thing.

[@1034Mtk]

Hi James, always enjoy your videos. I am making some built-in cabinets for our family room. I saw this video a few weeks back and when I used my dado stack to cut the stub tenons for the cabinet doors, I noticed that I was getting some tearout on the test pieces. I had already bought a rip blade for this project ( I always try to work a new tool purchase into a project when I can! ! ) so I thought I'd give it a try. I have a 26-tooth Freud Diablo rip blade. I'm not sure that's the one you used in the video, but it was the one I had. I also made a small sled to make sure all the cuts were absolutely square. The shoulder cuts were absolutely clean, as you stated in the video. What I did find was that no matter how many passes I made, there were always some ridges left on the stub tennon, and sometimes they made the joint too tight. I had to go back over several times to make sure I got the proper fit. A little more work, but in the end I got the results I wanted. Any additional tips how I can make this work a little better next time? Best regards, Tony

[@StumpyNubs]

The blade you are using does not have a proper flat grind on the teeth. It's all explained in the video.

[@sessiontelemetric5618]

Learned something valuable. Thanks Stumpy.

[@misfitramone]

I own 2 craftsman 113 table saws I was able to get them both for under $100 dollars and both came a cmt general purpose blades. Since buying them I've set 1 up with a crosscutting blade and the other with a glue line ripping blade. This keeps me from having to change blades as often.

[@d1pete88]

Ahh! Every time I watch one of your videos I feel the overwhelming urge to go buy more tools to produce the most efficient benches, coffee tables, and keepsake boxes possible!!! How did they produce anything out of wood pre 1992??

[@douglasbrown3493]

The discount code still works! Thanks!

[@BLUEWALDOMUSIC]

thank you for your videos

[@stephenfishman4964]

I've seen probably 50 videos on KZbin about table saw joinery. Not once did anyone mention a flat kerf blade was essential to ACTUALLY accomplish the task. Thanks

[@hubbiestheman]

Great video as always. I used the discount code it worked with no problems. thanks for all you hard work.

[@kenpreston3878]

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[@AwesomeWoodThings]

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

[@tomjoseph1444]

I have a 3 1/2 horse table saw and use both thin and regular kerf blades. Never knew there was an argument over them. I just use what works for me. Blade quality will make or break any cutting tool no matter how high end it is. Side note: I have found that Easy-Off is the absolute best way to clean saw blades. It may take the paint off of some blades but dang, you will think it is a new blade when you get the pitch and stuff off of them.

[@hardnox6655]

Good advice. In my opinion, Ridge Carbide blades are the best on the market. Period. Their customer service and resharpening service is EXCELLENT.

[@chuckculver6390]

Could not agree more; been using RC blades for 3-4 years...love them. And agree regarding the sharpening service.

[@baldwinmab]

What is the price of resharpening?

[@hardnox6655]

$35

[@chuckculver6390]

Here's link to their price list; all depends on number of teeth. ridgecarbidetool.com/sharpening-service/

[@OldSneelock]

Another fine, informative video.

[@carsonparker7458]

I took one of my existing blades to my local saw shop and asked them to custom grind it into a flat bottom blade. I chose a blade with a wide kerf for the conversion. No problem, cost me about $30.00.

[@nightstringers]

Great info. Thank you

[@JohnCinOz1]

Hey James, thanks, very helpful. However, the link you provided for the Ridge Carbide blade points to their ATRB blade instead of their flat ground box/finger joint blade. Quick edit required. Otherwise, great stuff.

[@cmdrsocks]

Great advice, thanks. A while back I replaced my saw blade with fine cut blade that gives excellent smooth crisp cuts in sheet goods and laminates and near perfect cross-cuts but makes bat-ears. This is one of those "why didn't I think to put the rip blade back on and save myself lots of cleanup" moments, I have a perfectly good rip blade gathering dust. (applies palm to face)

[@ironhat]

Bat-ears??

[@vincentrolfe1384]

There is a blade sharpening company in or near Fox Lake IL (NW of Chicago) that sharpens a lot of blades in the area. They sharpened several of my blades and their grinding wheel is rough and leaves micro scratches in the carbide teeth which makes for scratches in the cut wood in rip or cross cut situations. No matter how much fritsing you do with the rip fence on your saw; you still get micro lines in the cut.

[@bhaygood7306]

Thanks very helpful 🙏

[@ilemjohn]

Good info. Thanks

[@davidquirk8097]

I took one of my Axminster Excaliber 80 tooth combi blades to my local saw sharpener and had him grind it flat top for me. He charged me a £2 surcharge for the extra grinding tool wear on top of the normal sharpening fee but said I'd only pay the surcharge fee once. So my decent quality flat top blade came in at £28. Very happy with the results. I chose to have an 80 tooth ground flat because I may want to use it in the mitre saw and it will be less bumpy to use than a blade with fewer teeth.

[@wortheffort]

Well done.

[@110welding]

thx you, i am new to wood working and i would of never thought of this.

[@michaelcravens4023]

Thank you - good info

[@babiecasam]

Before I got my dado stack I used a 7 1/4 ripping blade for a circular saw, mostly for splines on mitred boxes and frames. I wouldn't run out and buy one, but it works great if you happen to have one.

[@StumpyNubs]

Those work well if you make sure to get one with only rip teeth. The biggest problem is the really thin kerf isn't suited to dados and other joinery that has to be nibbled out one cut at a time. But they are great for splines, as you said.

[@Psychlist1972]

Ridge Carbide makes great blades.

[@mikethompson7075]

Hey James, Have you done a video or blog on how you resharpen your table-saw blades?

[@hj8607]

Finding that the more narrow kerf blades that are ATB+R grind and 15 degree ATB angle (50 T) not only do a nice rip but leave a flat cut . Goes through wood like butter with no drag or burn . Point on about flat cut but if making multiple cut to widen a dado etc. the overlap smooths out the cut (ATB-R) up to the last pass (leaves one tiny notch) Smaller kerf width lets more teeth move as fast , as wider kerf with less , by removing less material with less sawdust to move out .

[@FrankRau]

Thanks for the info! Made for an expensive Day!!!!!!

[@kookyflukes9749]

Thank you. I was needing to know this about which blade to upgrade to from my multi purpose blade that came with my job site saw. I think the Freud is just within my budget. Thanks again.

[@StumpyNubs]

Remember, these blades are just for joinery. It is not for your every day cuts that go through the work piece. You want a combination blade for that. Look for my answer to Rayan Slim's comment on this video for my suggestions for combo blades.

[@kookyflukes9749]

Stumpy Nubs thanks stumpy. I have the same bore on my job site and mitre saw. I would just use this blade for dados, rabits, laps etc. I have a combo blade fitted to the mitre saw so would just swap them about as and when required.

[@StumpyNubs]

It would be a good idea to get a proper crosscut blade for your miter saw, since those only make miter cuts. You'll be amazed the difference with a really nice 60 tooth fine finish blade will make. If you're on a tight budget, the Diablo blades at home depot are a good value for the money.

[@kookyflukes9749]

Stumpy Nubs boy. Have I got a lot to learn. Thanks again stumpy.

[@marcosmota1094]

My ears love your room tone and mic setup! Great information, and thank you!

[@tonybaggett1984]

Great advice! Do you know of a technique or pointer on how to use these blades to make consistent and repeatable groves for drawers and for making finger joints?

[@AdventureOverland01]

Great vid mate.

[@johnmarshall5272]

After looking at this video over and over, I lashed out and bought the General purpose TS2000 40 T, a plywood/MDF 80T and a joinery flat kerf 40 T blade to fit my Jet 10" table saw. All these from Ridge Carbide that were speedy in order processing and delivery. I have to say the first thing was the noticeable reduction in noise. It's as to how Stumpy said, the difference is chalk and cheese. As for my cuts? I now have clean, no fiber breakage, professionally-looking cuts. Ridge Carbide advertises sharpening services on all their blades and judging by the more than ample carbide on the teeth I know these blades will last a very long time. Now to make some special storage for my blades pride of place in my shop. Thanks Stumpy!

[@Gold-oj8do]

John Marshall Ridge Carbide.....best blades out there.