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#21
Off subject but, what was the name of the guy that did the sharpening and posted on here? Wasn't he in Arizona or something. I can't remember his name.
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#22
I do not know if there are many people who truly do not care for Forrest blades but there are many who think that you can get just as good of a cut with one of many blades priced at half or less than a Forrest blade. This I partly agree with. I am happy with the 2 that I have but am going to buy a Ridge next just to see...
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#23
(09-02-2020, 12:58 PM)AHill Wrote: Maybe I'm living under a rock.  This is the first thread I've ever read where someone said he didn't like Forrest blades.  I find them to be excellent blades.  I've never had an issue with any of them.  I've tried Freud Fusion blades as well.  They are nice, but I think the Forrest blades (full kerf) are more vibration tolerant.

Who said they didn't like forrest blades ?  
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#24
I own 3 WWII's (make that 4 - forgot my chop saw!) and they are basically in a rotation between my shop and Forrest when they need sharpening. I always have at least one that is freshly sharpened and ready to go. I have had them sharpened multiple times. Wouldn't own any other blade for general purpose work.
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#25
(09-02-2020, 09:08 PM)Cabinet Monkey Wrote: Who said they didn't like forrest blades ?  
Confused

Maybe "didn't like" was a bit strong.  Museumguy said he didn't think much of Forrest and brewmaster said he didn't think they were worth the money.  I interpret those statement as indifference at best, but certainly not an endorsement of Forrest.
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#26
Good to hear.

Just got notified my Dado King is on its way back.

I picked up the dado set and a WWII blade at an estate sale both for 20 bucks [gloat]
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#27
If I said I didn't think they were worth the money, I didn't mean that. My feeling is that there is an argument to be made that you can get as good of a cut with a blade that was half the price. They are great blades but "worth" is subjective. I own two and will buy them again.
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#28
As for my not liking Forrest blades, it's just my opinion based on over 35 years working in professional shops. We had a tendency to use other brands. Let me reiterate, "my opinion". Just as many of you love them, I have preferences for other brands.
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#29
I had a couple WW2 blades that I gave away. Shipping back and forth was just too high.
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#30
(09-07-2020, 03:24 AM)EightFingers Wrote: I had a couple WW2 blades that I gave away. Shipping back and forth was just too high.

USPS flat rate boxes make sending blades economical.
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