Blade for glue line rip

[swalkin]

I need a recommendation for a blade for ripping a glue line on an 8ft slab. I have a small shop and I do not have a jointer. I am planning to use my Festool TS 75 Eq track saw. The grain in this 2inch slab is figured...not highly figured but the grain definitely does not run straight. Any recommendations and advice would be greatly appreciated. I am a hobbyist furniture maker and I am so nervous as this is a gorgeous piece of wood. Please help!!

 

[dltflt]

The blade comes with the TS75 should work just fine.

 

[Svar]

The blade comes with the TS75 should work just fine.

Agreed.

 

[Cheese]

Here's an example of a rip in 1 1/4" walnut using the standard 28 tooth blade on a TSC 55.

The 1st photo is the rip closed, while the 2nd photo is the rip opened.

 

[semenza]

I need a recommendation for a blade for ripping a glue line on an 8ft slab. I have a small shop and I do not have a jointer. I am planning to use my Festool TS 75 Eq track saw. The grain in this 2inch slab is figured...not highly figured but the grain definitely does not run straight. Any recommendations and advice would be greatly appreciated. I am a hobbyist furniture maker and I am so nervous as this is a gorgeous piece of wood. Please help!!

Hi,

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

    In addition also see this technique for ripping and jointing big heavy thick pieces.

              http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/edge-jointing-a-countertop-with-the-ts75-(or-ts55)/

Seth

 

[Brian Livingstone]

I just want to say a big thanks for pointing this method out.  I am in the process of building a reasonably long bar top (12 foot boards), and this method works like a charm !

I couldn't get a piece of paper in between the boards after straightline ripping them. 

I am using a TS75, which I bought about a year ago, after selling my TS55.  The TS55 never let me down, but I really prefer the extra power of the 75.  It is a beast !

Brian

 

[Birdhunter]

Do you think the highly figured wood will move after being cut?

 

[Svar]

    In addition also see this technique for ripping and jointing big heavy thick pieces.
              http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/edge-jointing-a-countertop-with-the-ts75-(or-ts55)/
Seth

Before the age of track saws this method was used with router and a straight edge. It was much more tricky to do with a router, because of climb cut on one side. Required a steady pace and very shallow cut.

 

[semenza]

    In addition also see this technique for ripping and jointing big heavy thick pieces.
              http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-how-to/edge-jointing-a-countertop-with-the-ts75-(or-ts55)/
Seth

Before the age of track saws this method was used with router and a straight edge. It was much more tricky to do with a router, because of climb cut on one side. Required a steady pace and very shallow cut.

Yes, I've seen that router method.  Hooray for track saws!  [thumbs up]

Seth