Full Kerf Forrest Woodworker II on a 2hp hybrid?

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  • burrellski
    Established Member
    • Dec 2005
    • 218
    • Saint Joseph, MO.

    #1

    Full Kerf Forrest Woodworker II on a 2hp hybrid?

    The full kerf woodworker II for $73 on Amazon is extremely tempting. I have a Grizzly G0478 2hp hybrid and have only used thin kerf blades on it since its an "underpowered" sub-3hp saw. So what does everyone think? Can I use the full-kerf version on my 2hp machine or will I pay a significant penalty?
  • Knottscott
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    • Dec 2004
    • 3815
    • Rochester, NY.
    • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

    #2
    A full kerf blade is ~ 30% thicker than a comparable TK, and will pose additional resistance on the saw relative to a TK. It'll be most noticeable on thicker materials, but your saw should handle most common thicknesses with that blade pretty well. I'd switch to a 24T ripper for hardwoods over ~ 1.5".

    FWIW, the 9" WWII 40T TK is on sale for $67 shipped.
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    • LinuxRandal
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      • Feb 2005
      • 4890
      • Independence, MO, USA.
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      Is your saw on 110 or 220? I have no experience with 220, but those I know do, say it has less issues.
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