Thinnest TS Blade

[Shovel Man]

I want to rip some expensive wood into thin strips and want to minimize waste. A thin blade that makes a smooth cut would be best. It could be smaller diameter since it will only need to cut thin material. There should be a lot of selection at reasonable cost at 7 1/4". What do you recommend?

[KC]

is the arbor hole the same size? I've never paid attention...

[Mac1]

This one looks pretty thin.
http://www.amazon.com/Freud-D0740X-Finis...1979&sr=8-3

[Howard Acheson]

A bandsaw blade will cut with a smaller kerf than any table saw blade. But, a band-saw blade will leave a less smooth surface. By the time you smooth the surface, you may end up with more sawdust.

Trying to rip thin wood can be dangerous.

[jteneyck]

I've used the 7-1/4" Diablo TK ripping blade in my TS with no issues. It takes a very narrow kerf and leaves a smooth edge. I bought it at HD for around $10 which makes it a genuine bargain. They also make a finishing blade, which might work even better if you are cutting thin stock. In any case, use a ZCI with it and you should have no trouble ripping your thin strips.

John

[Mr Eddie]

+1
I ripped some 3/4" stock yesterday with a Freud 7 1/4" blade and it worked fine.

[Splinter Puller]

i often use doubled & spaced 7-1/4" blades on my tablesaw to cut perfect thickness tenons for large production runs. never had a problem.

[Brian in sunny FL]

This is the thinnest I've seen in a 10" blade. Scroll down a little to see the 10".

http://www.totalsawsolutions.com/index.htm

[BloomingtonMike]

You might have luck at stewmac with a fret saw blade

.060 thick. .023 wide slot, 6" dia

http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Typ...Blade.html

[knotscott]

Total Solutions and Infinity both make an excellent 10" ultra thin kerf 40T general purpose blade that cut extremely well. The kerf is about 1/16".