What's the best table saw blade?

How do I choose a tablesaw blade?

This is a quick guide to help you choose the right table saw blade.

1. For picking solid wood: Use a 24-tooth or 30-tooth blade.
2. A 40-tooth to an 80-tooth blade is recommended for cross-cutting wood and sawing plywood.
3. For joinery work, use a 40-tooth-to-50-tooth all-purpose blade.

You might also wonder if a saw blade with more teeth is better. A blade with more teeth produces a smoother cut. Blades that have fewer teeth are faster at removing material, but produce a rougher cut due to more earouta. You will need to feed the saw at a slower speed. No matter what saw blade type you use, there will be residue on your saw blade.

It is also important to know how long a table saw blade should last.

Some users may only get a few weeks from top-quality, well-sharpened circular saw blades. Some users may get three years out of the same blade under different cutting conditions.

Why does my circular saw burn wood?

A dull or dirty saw blade could be the cause. Pushing the stock through the saw to quickly is a common cause for saw blade burn. Sometimes, a dull blade might just be dirty. The cutting speed may slow down if wood pitch resins build-up behind the teeth. This can increase the chance of getting burned.