Overview
This thin kerf table saw blade produces smooth as sanded rips and crosscuts in hardwoods up to 2" thick. For another option in the Forrest Woodworker II series, check out the ATB General Purpose Blade. The Woodworker II is a top-quality general purpose blade. This thin kerf version of the WWII is perfect for table saws under 3HP.
Features:
- Teeth have 15 Degree alternating tooth bevel
- 20 degree face hook for easy feed
- Carbide tipped
- Produces smooth as sanded cuts
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Rockler Store
have a .125 kerf forrest II used for 5+ yrs very satisfied after reading reviews plan to use this one for ripping oak cherry and maple for furniture to minimize wood loss and get cleaner cuts on my ridgid r4513 contracter saw. also bought blade stabilizers
Marc T
on May 29, 2017
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Kent L
on Jan 25, 2017
have a .125 kerf forrest II used for 5+ yrs very satisfied after reading reviews plan to use this one for ripping oak cherry and maple for furniture to minimize wood loss and get cleaner cuts on my ridgid r4513 contracter saw. also bought blade stabilizers
Marc T
on May 29, 2017
I only use Forrest blades for my table saw
Roland G
on Mar 11, 2017
Does this blade produce a 90 degree cut at the bottom or is the bottom have scoring lines?
BEST ANSWER: No, the teeth are angled and not flat on top so you will not get a flat-bottom cut from this blade.
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- Andy H on May 14, 2017
Reviews
4.7 / 5.0
34 Reviews
The blade cuts well but is...
The blade cuts well but is over rated! I have and use Systematic, Freud and Forrest WWII. All cut equally well. I prefer my Freud thin kerf because it cuts easier than the Forrest at 1/2 the price. Furthermore, I have had the blade sharpened by Forrest, I had to send it back for a resharpening because it didn't cut right after the sharpening. It still doesn't cut right so I don't use it any more. After paying for shipping twice plus the cost of the sharpening, I decided it was more cost effective to try the Freud. The Freud was a good decision. I also had planer blades sharpened by Forrest and was not satisified with the sharpening.
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January 6, 2009
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I waited a long time to...
I waited a long time to publish this review because I wanted to use this in a variety of tasks first. I am a professional woodworker with a shop full of tools, but this is the single greatest tool I own. This is the cadillac of all saw blades, they just don't get better. It produces smoother then planing, never needs sanding, cut-your-finger-on-the-edge-of-the-board, smooth cuts. I have literally cut two pieces of wood and glued them together without jointing to make large carcass pieces. I use it with a P&C Cabinet saw and have not smelled burnt wood since. The price points to the quality of the blade, and I would be willing to pay more actually for the results. When I cut miters for picture frames, I glue them right up, no paring needed. If you are a serious woodworker, this is the only blade you should have on your saw.
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July 18, 2011
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The ultimate blade
I've read the other reviews bragging on this blade - there is none better! I use a blade stabilizer with it. No need to sand or join when you use this blade - incredibly outstanding. I bought my second one a month after the first. I never wanted to have to use a "regular" blade again so when I sent it off to be sharpened, I always had a Woodworker II on my saw. I used to be a hobbyist - I am now a professional making a living. You will find NOTHING better and believe me - I've used every major name out there.
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May 23, 2014
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I guess one phrase describes it...
I guess one phrase describes it all: "You Get What You Pay For!". Yes, it is a little bit more expensive than other blades, but the others can't compare not only to cut but also to how long it lasts between sharpenings. I also have the Woodworker I on my radial arm saw. I have had it for years, and am just not sending it back to Forrest for sharpening (they also do the best sharpening of anyone). I have tried several other blades over the years, but Forrest is the only blade I will own.
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September 25, 2008
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I now have nothing but Forrest.
I now have nothing but Forrest blades and no there is no better, no more jointing, I rip a 1/16th wide, take a 32cd off and a quick sand and that is it! Cut your time and enjoy the quiet sound and never smell burnt wood cuts again.
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March 29, 2009
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This is absolutely the best damn...
This is absolutely the best damn table saw blade ever. I've never seen such smooth cuts. It cuts like a hot knife through butter. I am in the process of making a playhouse for my two youngest granddaughters and the Forrest II Woodworker has saved me time and frustration thus far. I absolutely love it! It is the BEST.
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March 9, 2009
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I have made a lot of...
I have made a lot of improvements to my old Craftsman contractors saw. Wood magazine plan's mobile table saw and router center, Power Link twist belt, steel pulleys and a Biesemeyer fence, but none have made the biggest difference in performance as the Forrest Woodworker II thin kerf blade has. Wow! What a difference! Well worth the price paid.
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October 21, 2007
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The best around
I'm a professional wood worker and rely on my table saw for ripping, cross cutting, and joinery everyday. Now with with this blade I just may add glue ready veneers to that list. Even with a thin kerf profile this blade is able to make gossamer shavings that would be impossible to tell apart from the finest block plane shavings. Buy it.
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Forrest Blade
This blade is a diamond in the ruff. It cross cuts, rips as though the wood is butter. Hardly any sanding to do.I would recommend this to anyone who wants a precision cutting blade.
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The Best
I think this is the best all-purpose blade one can buy for a medium to light duty table saw. The thin kerf maximizes the typical lower torque motors, but provides accurate cuts with little run-out. While Forrest usually recommends stabilizers with thin blades, I have no reason to believe they are necessary with this one, and I've cut 8/4 white oak and ash with this blade with little difficulty. Finally, I'm finding that this blade stays sharper about 10 times longer than the SawStop factory blade or that other premium blade from Japan. That surprised me.
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