Cutting Bubinga

[UpNorth124]

I am going to be cutting some 4/4 bubinga for a table. The dealer I got the bubinga from said it's been dry and stored for 10+ years. I don't think moisture or sap will be much of an issue hopefully. I am requesting your recommendation on which saw blade to use. I will be cutting it using a TS 55.

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

[bertv]

For ripping the Panther blade works best. Bubinga is hard on blades, so I would use a freshly sharpened or new blade.
Crosscutting can be done with the universal balde that came with the TS55. Also make sure it is sharp.

 

[ear3]

I've ripped 4/4 Bubinga with the Universal 28 tooth blade without issue, though I have the TSC55, which maintains power under load better than the corded version.  You can't go wrong with the Panther ripping blade, though depending upon what you're planning for the edge, after the initial rip with the panther blade you may have to recut it just a nib with a higher tooth count blade to get a cleaner edge.