Shopsmith Mark VII - Saw Blades

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To set the extension table, use a long board to level it to
the height of the saw table or bring the saw table close to
the extension table and mate the top surfaces.
Hand grip locks at each end of SHOPSMITH are tightened
by turning them upward; to release, merely turn in the
opposite direction. If, for some reason you prefer a reverse
action, loosen the hand grip until it may be removed from
its slotted setting, reverse its position and tighten.
SAW BLADES
Most woodworkers like to have a full assortment
of blades on hand (Fig. 42), and use each for the
job it was designed to do.
The standard SHOPSMITH MARK VII blade is a 10"
All-Purpose type with a special tooth design and
will do a good job on all general types of cutting.
This is the workhorse of the shop and with
reasonable care will do a good job for a long time.
The only blade available which will produce an
edge smooth enough to glue or otherwise
assemble without jointing or sanding is the Hollow
Ground Blade. This is usually the choice for a
second blade. It should never be used for rough
sizing cuts and should always be set so that it projects about 3/4" above the work.
The Rip Blade is the best performer on ripping operations. The teeth are specially designed to act like tiny chisels,
each cutting out a small amount of wood. The gullets between the teeth scoop out the waste. It does not produce
a smooth cut but is excellent for production ripping and sizing cuts.
The Crosscut Blade, or Cutoff Blade as it is sometimes called, is the best performer for cutting across the grain.
The teeth are designed to provide knife-like edges to left and right that shear across the grain of the wood. This
is the blade to use when you have a lot of crosscutting to do.
The Plywood Blade is especially designed to make smooth, splinter free cuts in all plywood sawing.