Freud SC-001 3-1/2-Inch Blade Stabilizer with 5/8-Inch Arbor for 7-Inch Saws or Larger
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Manufacturer: FreudModel: SC-001
Product features:
- An ideal stabilizer for use with saw blades 7-inches in diameter and larger
- Precision-machined and balanced for greater stability and less vibration
- Improves cutting performance
- 5/8-inch arbor
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Freud SC-001 3-1/2-Inch Blade Stabilizer with 5/8-Inch Arbor for 7-Inch Saws or Larger
Customer Review: Good product, but know the implications!
Summary: 3 Stars
The Freud SC-001 3-1/2-Inch Blade Stabilizer is a well manufactured, simple product. It certainly improves blade stability. The blade feels firmer once installed. However, adding these to your table saw will likely require a large amount of effort that isn't well mentioned in previous reviews, unless I missed it.
One reviewer recommends adding only a single stabilizer on the outside of the blade. I tried this, out of curiosity, and quickly discovered that this warps the blade by a significant amount, since the built-in stabilizer on the other side of the blade is likely going to be smaller in diameter (If not, I don't see how these stabilizers would serve much purpose, anyway!).
When I began to install the expected two stabilizer configuration, I had an 'uh-duh' moment, in which I realized that installation of the inside stabilizer shifts the center-point of the blade! Seemed pretty obvious a little later than I'd have hoped! This means that you will have to reposition your splitter, as well as replace any zero-clearance inserts you use, and in my case, may not be able to use your stock insert. In my case (a Jet JWTS-10), I had to shim all of the mount points for the splitter with matching washers, as the adjustment slots at these points were not wide enough to compensate for the stabilizer. Adding the washers and lining the splitter up with the newly positioned blade was an intricate affair.
There is also a small element of danger added when using these stabilizers, in that when bringing the blade up while spinning, which is called for, once in a while, the stabilizers can lift the insert, which would, of course, send it flying like a missile. Similarly, make certain that the added height obtained by the higher stabilizer when angling the blade does not bring it in contact with the insert; in some instances, the blade may have to be lowered when angling it, so that this will not occur. I believe there are adjustable stops inside the saw cabinet that can limit movement. At my next free chance, I will be looking to make such an adjustment to limit the risk, at least for the upper limit on the blade height.
I haven't yet determined whether the stabilizers affect the runout of the blade. I will look into this soon. Now that I've committed to using the stabilizers, I think this would be the only negative side effect that would prompt me to remove them. All the same, I'm not sure I would have started on this path if I could start again!
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Description of Freud SC-001 3-1/2-Inch Blade Stabilizer with 5/8-Inch Arbor for 7-Inch Saws or Larger
When making a high precision cut, any amount of rim vibration can mean the difference between a masterpiece and a scrap.sets of saw blade stabilizers are precision machined and balanced to give an added amount of stability.Stabilizer sets not only improve the cut, but make the saw cut quieter and extend it's cutting life between sharpenings.Stabilizer sets can be used on blades 7" diameter and larger.should only be used on stationary saws and should never be used on hand held portable saws. Application: For Maximum Saw Blade Performance On Stationary Saws  Use this stabilizer with saw blades that have a diameter of 7 inches or greater, and a 5/8-inch arbor. |
The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.
About this Blade Stabilizer
When making a high precision cut, any amount of rim vibration can mean the difference between a masterpiece and scrap. This Freud saw blade stabilizer is precision machined and balanced to give an added amount of stability, which not only improves the cut, but also makes the saw cut quieter -- and extends its cutting life between sharpenings. This stabilizer can be used on blades with a 7-inch diameter and larger, with a 5/8-inch arbor. Stabilizers should only be used on stationary saws and should never be used on hand held portable saws. A saw blade is not included with this stabilizer.
Applications
Use this stabilizer to minimize rim vibration and improve the cut of your stationary saw. It also makes the saw cut quieter, and prolongs the saw blade's life between sharpenings.
Key Tech Specs:
- For use with saws 7-inches or larger, 5/8-inch arbor
- Not for use on hand-held portable saws
- Precision machined and balanced
Warranty
This stabilizer is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
Even the best blades on the best table saws wobble to some extent, yielding imprecise cuts or unsightly kerf marks on the edge of a board. A good blade stabilizer like this Freud model can make the difference between common woodworking and fine woodworking. Freud's blade stabilizer has excellent balance and more weight than competing models, and, when used with a good blade, it produces excellent results every time. While the stabilizer is great for ensuring accurate rips in thin stock, as well as perfect dados and rabbets, you may need to remove it when working with thicker stock because the size of the stabilizer can prevent the blade from raising to its full height and keep the saw from reaching its maximum tilt. Freud's blade stabilizer is as good as they come, though, and definitely a worthwhile investment for any woodworker looking for the finest results. Fits saws with a 5/8-inch arbor. --Brian Trinen
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