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   Sphere | Jun 02, 2009 04:04am | #1

   The "Short" teeth are like a raker, after the kerf is side cut by the ATB teeth, the raker cleans out the swarf. Look at old crosscut log saws, same principle.

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   tc5 | Jun 03, 2009 12:03am | #3

   Sphere-
   I might bite on that raker idea you suggested except, looking at the picture Rez posted, that would mean that every other tooth on this blade is a raker. I was suspicious about the manufacturer of this blade but I did find a German web site that has all manner of Schumacher + Sohn blades. I can't read any of it and I couldn't find this model of blade but at least they seem to be for real.

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   rez | Jun 02, 2009 06:48am | #2

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   fingers | Jun 04, 2009 02:08pm | #4

   I used that blade (or I should say I used the 12" version of it) on my miter saw. I thought it was a very good blade for the money.

   As I recall, I bought it when they ran a special sale in the catalog. I used and abused it and just took it off about two weeks ago. It's now in the box to go out to the sharpener. I'll let you know how it works when I get it back.

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   rez | Jun 04, 2009 07:24pm | #5

   What'd you have to pay for the 12"?

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   fingers | Jun 04, 2009 09:55pm | #7

   I really can't remember how much the 12" blade cost.  I do remember it was on sale in the Hartville Tool Catalog.  Knowing myself, I'm sure I wouldn't pay more than $100 for it.  Maybe $69? or $79?  I think it was probably the best blade I've used on that saw.  Lasted a long time too.  Keep in mind I've never used a Forrest or equivalent.

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   brucet9 | Jun 06, 2009 05:45am | #11

   Won't you be thrilled when the sharpener says, "I noticed that a lot of the teeth on that blade were too short, so I evened them all up." :)BruceT

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   Frankie | Jun 04, 2009 08:27pm | #6

   These blades have been around for years and are made by a variety of manufacturers. Just as Sphere states. The two tips serve two purposes and minimize tear-out. That's why they make for good trim/ miter blades.

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   [email protected] | Jun 05, 2009 06:23am | #8

   Just a guess, but the teeth on the smaller radius might be ground and set to actually use the edge to plane the face of the cut, with out the tips ever touching wood.

   That would result in the advertised fine finish on the cut face.

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   webted | Jun 05, 2009 11:48pm | #9

   Actually, these are just 40 tooth blades with an extended lifespan.After you wear down the initial 40 teeth, the second set takes over, doubling the effective time between sharpenings...:^)-t

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   DanH | Jun 06, 2009 01:02am | #10

   That would be my take -- the shorter teeth are wider, and produce a smoother cut.
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