Forrest WW II Blade

Re: Forrest WW II Blade

jessecloud

I have mine sharpened locally. They do a great job and the cost is about 1/8th of replacement cost. There is nothing magic about the Forrest blade. Any skilled professional sharpener with modern equipment can do a good job on them.

Ask a nearby cabinet shop where they get their blades sharpened.

Also check at Hardware stores

Re: Forrest WW II Blade

John McGaw

In my lightly used shop any good Forrest blade could be considered to have infinite lifespan with occasional sharpening. I've taken to sending all of my blades off to Forrest for care since I can't find anybody local who seems to do nearly so good a job. The price of sending them off doesn't seem to be all that steep.

Re: Forrest WW II Blade

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

a resharpened saw is as good as a new saw. Sharpening is about $15 at MIsenheimer in Morristown, TN. This company picks up and delivers in my area. I think these data answer the question.

That said, for routine (actually most of) sawing I used a 7 1/2 " 40 tooth CMT blade for $25 and toss them when they get dull.

Re: Forrest WW II Blade

Barry Irby

I agree with Bill. I have sent blades back to Forrest for sharping and found them to come back as good as new and for a lot less than an original blade. I envy his service where they pick up and return blades and do a reliable job. That would eliminate the shipping and whatever risk is involved. I need to check around and see if anyone offers that locally.

I also took the hint from Bill and often use a 7 1/2" blade on my saw. If I am breaking down lumber, especially anything that might contain a nail, I use "framing" blade for a skilsaw. I used to be a builder and have dozens of those blades. Aside from that, they are really cheap and are literally disposable. And, they are very thin kerf and cut like Butta. If your saw is even slightly under powered they are a game changer. Don't get me wrong, I really like my Forrest blades.