Looking to purchase a Forrest WWII. Having a contractor saw (and therefore limited hp), the thin kerf model is the way to go.
However, Lee Valley sites indicates that " a stiffener, though not required, is recommended on thin-kerf blades for best performance"....which is another $30.
So my questions are; In general, do you really need a stiffner when using thin kerf? Does the need for a stiffner increase when cutting wood that is harder? Will the use of a zero clearance plate diminish the need forb stiffner (as, I would imagine, such plate would greatly reduce the chance of having the blade vibrate.....or am I totally in the left field on this one.
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Danny
However, Lee Valley sites indicates that " a stiffener, though not required, is recommended on thin-kerf blades for best performance"....which is another $30.
So my questions are; In general, do you really need a stiffner when using thin kerf? Does the need for a stiffner increase when cutting wood that is harder? Will the use of a zero clearance plate diminish the need forb stiffner (as, I would imagine, such plate would greatly reduce the chance of having the blade vibrate.....or am I totally in the left field on this one.
?)
Danny