Hey everyone! I'm new here and could really use your advice. I'm working on some mouldings for a picture frame and need to thin them down. I'll be using my table saw for this, but I'm not exactly sure which blade to choose for the job. The grain runs along the cut, and I want to make sure the cut is super clean. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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A combination blade should do the trick since it typically has 40 to 50 teeth for a 10” blade. But if you want the cleanest cut possible, you might want to grab a glue line rip blade; those usually have about 30 teeth for a 10” blade and are really great for this kind of work.
For a really smooth finish, you’d want a blade with more teeth and a shallower hook angle. Rip blades usually have a 30-degree hook angle, but for finish work, I prefer less than that. I’m using a 2-degree negative hook angle blade for really delicate cuts like mirrors, and it works wonders!
Honestly, I'd just rip it down relatively close and then hand-plane the edges to get the exact dimensions you want. A glue-line rip is ideal, but they can be pricey, so starting with a combo blade is a solid plan.
That’s exactly my thought too! Hand planing afterward definitely saves some sanding time!
Thanks for your response! I’ll definitely check out the glue line rip blade, and if I can't find one, I'll go for the combination blade. Appreciate it!