Foam Cutting Saw Blades

[dypinc]

I would like to try one of these blades in my panel saw but can only find 7-1/4" or 10". I need 8-1/4" or 8-1/2". Anybody know any other source of these kind of blades?

 

[eahicks]

Maybe this? It says 'great for foam panels'....but who knows.

http://tenryusawblades.com/product.php?productid=17754&cat=464&page=1

 

[Brink]

Maybe this? It says 'great for foam panels'....but who knows.

http://tenryusawblades.com/product.php?productid=17754&cat=464&page=1

@eahicks: That one looks like it throws foam particles everywhere.

@dypinc: That's a nice looking foam blade. Looks like it will work well and throw very little dust. Do you really need the full thickness that an 8-1/2" blade will allow you to cut? Just put the 7-1/4" blade on your 8-1/2" saw. You should still be able to cut boards that are up to 1-1/2" thick.

 

[dypinc]

@eahicks: That one looks like it throws foam particles everywhere.

@dypinc: That's a nice looking foam blade. Looks like it will work well and throw very little dust. Do you really need the full thickness that an 8-1/2" blade will allow you to cut? Just put the 7-1/4" blade on your 8-1/2" saw. You should still be able to cut boards that are up to 1-1/2" thick.

Panel saw needs to have 8-1/2" or 8-1/4". It would be pretty unhandy to have to add a backer so that a 7-1/4" could cut all the way through, and then not sure how thick of panels could be put in the panel saw if you lose a 1/2".

 

[Brink]

An alternative?

While not exactly what you asked for... Have you considered these - http://www.shopfestool.com/festool-..._jMjVect3a-8McXEf5_jg0eKixpWLj8UDMaAn6T8P8HAQ

You can always clamp on a straight edge as a guide to prevent wavy cuts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGcCvd0qnQg

 

[2B]

what about a masonry blade? they are a similar design, just thicker

http://www.toolbarn.com/buyers-guides/masonry-saw-blades-buyer-guide