Quick Facts

Headquarters: United States

Established: 1946

Business Type: Manufacturer

Employee: 20+

📦 Products

Woodworker Series Circular Saw Blades (I & II)

Dado King for Excellent Dado Groove in All Materials

ChopMaster Saw Blade for Chop and Miter Saws

Duraline Hi-A/T Saw Blades for Two-Sided Laminates and Veneers

Duraline Saw Blades for Laminates, Acrylics, Wood, and More

Miter Master Saw Blades for the Ultimate in Miter Cuts

Plastic & Non-Ferrous Cutting Saw Blades

Ply Veneer Saw Blade for Cutting Plywood and Plywood Veneers

Saw Blades for Finger Joints, Square Cut Box Joints, Rabbets, Grooves, and Dovetails

Solid Surface Planer Saw Blades for Countertops and Solid Surface Material

Precision Sharpening Services

📌 Why Choose Forrest Manufacturing?

Best For: Professional woodworkers, cabinetry shops, and industrial fabricators demanding mirror-smooth cuts and extended blade life.

  • Proprietary C-4 Micrograin Carbide: Standard carbide tips can become brittle or dull quickly under heavy load. Forrest employs a unique, corrosion-resistant C-4 micrograin carbide. This material is engineered to be significantly harder than standard industry offerings, addressing the common issue of premature dulling. For the user, this translates to a blade that is 40% stronger and retains its cutting edge up to 300% longer between sharpenings, drastically reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Hand-Straightened Accuracy: In an era of mass automation, Forrest keeps a critical manual process: hand-straightening the steel plates. Combined with their diamond grit grinding technique, this ensures exceptional perimeter concentricity, and side runout tolerances are within +/- .001". This precision eliminates "wobble" and chatter, producing glue-ready cuts that are smooth and quiet.
  • Risk-Free Reliability & Heritage: Buying premium tooling can be a significant investment. Forrest mitigates this risk with a 30-Day, Money-Back Guarantee, a testament to their confidence in product performance. Now operating as part of The Sharp Tool Company, Forrest combines its 75-year family-owned legacy and craftsmanship with modern robotic automation capabilities, ensuring that they remain a stable, long-term partner for high-precision cutting solutions.
  • Factory-Level Sharpening Service: To maintain the "factory edge," Forrest offers a specialized in-house sharpening service. Using heavy-duty precision machines and superfine diamond wheels, they restore blades (both their own and other brands) to original specifications. This service is vital for professionals who need consistent performance over the entire lifespan of the tool.

📩 Contact & Ordering

Website: https://forrestblades.com/

Phone: 978.568.9292

Email: [email protected]

Service Regions: Global (Strong presence in North America)