Freud LM74R Glue Line Rip Blade

[Tom Lorman]

I'm considering purchasing a jointer to use on a number of pending home projects that will require jointing boards together. In the process of reviewing my options I came across the Freud LM74R Glue Line Rip Blade. The promotional info on the blade indicates that it eliminates the need for a jointer and it cost about 1/7 the price of a good 6" jointer. I realize that a table saw cannot true up a warped or cupped board. However, if a board is reasonably flat to begin with it might work. Does anyone have any personal experience this blade?

tlorman at stny dot rr dot com

[Tom]

Someday, it'll all be over....

[Creamy Goodness]

I have the (don't laugh!) set of clamps sold at Rockler that you can use on your TS as a jointer. Used in combination with a good TS blade, I've made several table tops with no problems. Not saying I wouldn't love a jointer, but what I have works for me right now.

[BeerBoy]

I have this blade and it is a great rip blade but it doesn't replace my joiner.

[papaboop]

These work just fine. You have to have one reasonably straight edge for a saw blade to be of any benefit and that little clamp set does the trick. 'Course I use the WW II blade.

-- Papaboop

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