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The Model W1715 accepts only 1⁄2" x 0.025 x 641⁄2" blades.

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Usually measured as TPI (Teeth Per Inch), tooth pitch determines the size/number of the teeth. More teeth per inch (fine pitch) will cut slower, but smoother; while fewer teeth per inch (coarse pitch) will cut rougher, but faster.

As a general rule, choose blades that will have at least three teeth in the material at all times. Use fine pitched blades on harder metals and coarse pitched blades on softer metals. When selecting blades, refer to =`^li\*. for recommended blade tooth (TPI) and speed (FPM) based on the workpiece material.

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When selecting blades, another option to consider is the shape, gullet size, teeth set and teeth angle—otherwise known as “Tooth Style." Many blade manufacturers offer variations of the four basic styles shown in =`^li\*/.

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Three of the most common tooth sets are alternate, wavy, and raker (see =`^li\*0).

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Tool Steel
Stainless Steel	24	78
Bearing Bronze
Mild Steel
Hard Brass	18	108
Bronze
Soft Brass
Aluminum	14	180
Other Light Metals

=`^li\*.% Blade TPI and FPM chart.

Standard (or Raker)

Skip (or Skip Tooth)

Hook (or Claw)

Variable Pitch (VP)

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Alternate

Wavy

Raker

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