12 CMS gloat and question.

[vaking]

Just bought myself Craftsman 12" CMS model 21215 NIB on clearance. Regular price - $300, paid $78 including tax. There were 2 boxes left after me. That is in Newport mall, Jersey City, NJ.
Now the question - I believe I need a good blade for it. I have a good 10" blade for my table saw, no 12" blades yet. What would be a good choice and price? Costco near me has Nicholson 96 carbide teeth, titanium coated (gold colour) blade somewhere between $60 and $70. Is that a good blade and price? So far I had good experience with tools from Costco and Nicholson is a trademark of Cooper tools - one of the largest tool makers around. Any experience?

[sacherjj]

I still have the stock blade on my Delta 12" CMS, but I've used this blade on a friends and was happy with it:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008WQ35/qid=1142630715/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-2558372-3528014?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=228013

[MBG]

Hey - I have that saw. I got it on clearance about a year ago for $150. Back then the reg. price was $500. It's great saw, just wished it beveled both ways, but, can't beat the $. Now get yourself that HD MSUV.

Go to http://www.freudtools.com/tool_searc...ion1&section=a

[jp_spins]

congrats on great deal, I wish the Sears near me in South Jersey had them at that price.