Selecting the Right Number Of Saw Blade Teeth
Why does having the right number of saw blade teeth matter?
Generally, blades with more teeth will provide a smoother, finer cut while blades with fewer teeth will provide a rougher cut. 260mm saw blade
But, more teeth is not necessarily better because the blade may not be able to clear the cut material efficiently, leading to a slower cut. Blades with more teeth tend to run hotter and cost more.
Ripping wood:
Ripping can often be performed with a higher tooth count blade providing that the feed rate (speed that the material is pushed into the blade) is reduced to allow the saw blade adequate time to clear the cutting chips. Concrete blade for circular saw
Cross-cutting wood:
Mitre saws are often used for cross-cutting and are usually fitted with a blade with a higher tooth count. This will give a cleaner finished cut.
Combination Cuts:
If the table saw is fitted with a Combination blade this will minimize the number of blade changes required, but overall reduce the quality and speed of cuts.
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