Woodstock W1824 manual Blade Size Requirements, Blade Selection

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Blade Size Requirements

When choosing a blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. The thickness of the blade body and teeth can measured with calipers or any precision measurement device.

Blade Size Requirements:

•Blade Diameter ......................................... 10"

•Body Thickness..............0.071"–0.094" (1.8–2.4mm)

•Kerf (Tooth) Thickness .....0.102"–0.126" (2.6–3.2mm)

Using a blade that does not meet the specified blade size requirements presents a hazardous condition that could cause kickback, operator injuries, or properly damage. ALWAYS use a blade that meets the given blade size requirements.

Blade Selection

This 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.

Ripping Blade Features (Figure 30):

•Best for cutting with the grain

•20-40 teeth

•Flat-top ground tooth profile

•Large gullets for large chip removal

Crosscut Blade Features (Figure 31):

•Best for cutting across the grain

•60-80 teeth

•Alternate top bevel tooth profile

•Small hook angle and a shallow gullet

Combination Blade Features (Figure 32):

•Designed to cut both with and across grain

•40-50 teeth

•Alternate top bevel and flat, or alternate top bevel and raker tooth profile

•Teeth are arranged in groups

•Gullets are small and shallow (similar to a cross-cut blade), then large and deep (similar to a ripping blade

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