Popular Types Of Blades For Your Table Saw
Popular Types Of Blades For Your Table Saw
Select the right blade for the job. There are thousands of blades available for your table saw…primarily, in one of the following four configurations:
• Combination Blades will perform both crosscutting and ripping operations on hardwoods, softwoods, plywood and composite boards. Although they’re not the best blade for all jobs, they are the most economical alternative, providing you’re willing to compromise a bit on performance.
• Rip Blades have fewer teeth than a Crosscut Blade with deeper gullets. They are designed for making the smoothest cuts when ripping boards with the grain of the wood. They should NOT be used for making crosscuts across the grain of the wood.
• Crosscut Blades have a lot of teeth and are designed for making the smoothest cuts when crosscutting straight or diagonally across the grain of the wood. They should NOT be used for making rip cuts with the grain of the wood.
• Thin Kerf All-Purpose Blades are recommended for use when you want to maximize the lumber you have or are cutting thick or tough woods. These blades will take a thinner saw kerf (usually about 3/32″), which saves your wood and reduces the strain on your table saw’s motor.
Hollow Ground Blades are often referred to as “Planer Blades”. They’re made to be thinner near their centers than at the outer edges to provide more clearance while making the cut. As a result, they will make super-smooth cuts when crosscutting or ripping small amounts of stock off a board. They should be reserved for finish cuts only and not be used for making heavy sizing cuts.
• Plywood Blades are made for sawing plywoods, paneling and veneers. They offer lots of very fine teeth (often, up to 200) to minimize splintering and fraying when cutting thin or layered woods and can be used with equal results when crosscutting or ripping these thin materials.Visit the Woodworking Plans Website pages for more woodworking articles.
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