Grizzly G0444Z Combination blade features, Laminant blade features, Dado Blades

Combination blade features:

¥Adequate for cutting both with and across the grain.

¥40-50 teeth.

¥Alternate top bevel and flat, or alternate top bevel and raker tooth profile.

¥Teeth are arranged in groups of five.

¥Gullets are small and shallow within the groups of five teeth, similar to a cross-cut blade; then large and deep between each group of five, like a ripping blade.

Figure 41. Combination blade.

Laminant blade features:

¥Best for cutting plywood or veneer.

¥40-80 teeth.

¥Triple chip tooth profile.

¥Very shallow gullet.

Figure 42. Laminate blade.

Dado Blades:

There are two types of dado blades: stacked and wobble.

¥Stacked Dado BladeÑThese dedicated dado cutting blades consist of a set of up to 8 indi- vidual blades. Multiple cutters are "stacked" between two outside blades. The width of the dado is determined by the combination of cut- ters that are ÒstackedÓ together. The dado is cut in a single pass leaving a smooth and square channel in the face of the workpiece. Stacked dado blades are the most expensive option but are worth considering if your projects require a lot of visible dado cuts. A typical stacked dado blade is shown in Figure 43.

¥Wobble Dado BladeÑAlso a dedicated dado blade, a wobble blade usually consists of a sin- gle blade that is tilted on the arbor shaft while it is spinning. The channel is cut in the face of the workpiece as the blade passes through its pre- adjusted width of travel. Wobble blades are an inexpensive option when visibly pleasing chan- nels are not a concern.

Figure 43. Stacked dado blade.

NoteÑThis section on blade selection is by no means comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operation of your table saw.

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