If you’re new to diamond blades or saw blades in general, the first things you need to know are what the blade is going to be used for and what kind of cuts you need to make. There are several options of blades that could confuse even the most seasoned woodworker or construction professional.
2. Finding the Right Saw Blade for the Job
If you’re new to diamond blades or saw blades in general, the first things you need to know are what the blade
is going to be used for and what kind of cuts you need to make. There are several options of blades that could
confuse even the most seasoned woodworker or construction professional.
3. Questions You Need To Ask
What kind of saw are you going to use the blade for? – Some blades are designed to be used
for specific kinds of saws. Make sure you match the blade to the saw for the best results.
What material is the blade going to cut? – Some blades are better suited to cut certain
materials better than others. You’re going to need versatile blades for general purpose or
specific blades that can cut a specific material type.
What cuts are you expecting the blade to make? – Whether you’re crosscutting or ripping,
you have to know if your blade is capable of cutting the way you want it to.
Is the power of the saw going to match the blade? – Some blades are more effective if
they’re used with saws that can deliver enough power.
4. The Blade Essentials You Need to Consider
Some saw blades are best used for a specific particular cutting operation. Some are used
specifically for ripping lumber, cross cutting lumber, cutting veneered plywood, cutting plastics,
and cutting non-ferrous metals. There are also blades for general and combination use.
Combination blades are designed to give you two or more types of cuts.
The capability of your blade is determined by essentials like the number of teeth, tooth
configuration, gullet size, and hook angle.
5. 1. Number of Teeth – The more teeth the blade has, the smoother the cut it can give. While blades
with fewer teeth are designed to remove material faster.
2 .Gullet Size – Gullets are the space found between the teeth. Smaller gullet spaces help prevent
the feed rate going too fast, while large gullet spaces allow the stock to be removed faster.
3. Tooth Configuration – The tooth configuration of the blade affects the cuts. The configuration
of the teeth is what determines whether the blade is best used for laminates, ripping, or
crosscutting.
4. Hook Angle – The hook angle is necessary for blade operation. A high hook angle can provide a
faster feed rate which is good for ripping lumber on a table saw, while a low hook angle can
prevent a more rapid feed rate and can avoid the stock from climbing.
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