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What Blade to Use for Beam Saw? #26642 06/15/11 04:54 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1 T TugGuy Member
TugGuy Member T Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	I need to replace the blade on my Makiita 16" beam saw. What blade is best for timber framing application?

Re: What Blade to Use for Beam Saw? #26651 06/16/11 11:38 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 38 Vermont Michael Cummings Member
Michael Cummings Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 38 Vermont	I just bought a 16" Oshlun 32 tooth blade from Amazon for $66 - I have some dubious wood and didn't want to ruin an expensive blade. So far I've been impressed, it cuts every bit as well as the original Makita blade. Oshlun also makes a 64 tooth blade for $68 which I'd now consider as well. Michael Cummings www.houseinthewoodsvt.com Member TFG

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