1060 – 03 – Tooth Preference

Saw blade teeth have a large impact on cutting performance. Slight differences in any tooth can affect accuracy, blade life, and speed.

Knowing about tooth variables will help you make a more informed decision about what type of blade you should use in your shop. Today, blade manufacturers are always improving upon blade design. There are multiple combinations of tooth set, tooth forms, tooth pitch, and gullet capacity that exist because of this. To help with decision-making, a number of guides exist to inform buyers.