1050 – 15 – Picking your Saw Blade

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The first thing to think about when picking your saw blade is to know what type of material you need to cut. Its most important qualities in a workpiece are how hard it is, its shape, its machinability, and its area.

It’s equally important to be familiar with how your blade is composed. That way, you can figure out if it is compatible with the material you need to cut. Some may react chemically, others may create a chip that will stick to the gullet so, making it harder to clean. Alternatively, the tooth shape might be the wrong type to cut it correctly, creating a damaging type of chip.

It is important to do your research to pick your saw blade. Understanding the tools you have and the workpiece you’re cutting is essential to a successful, effective operation.