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SAW BLADES
SAW BLADE INFORMATION GUIDE
Tooth Geometry
Hook (A)
Angle of tooth relative to blade radius, which determines aggressiveness of cut and workpiece finish.
Kerf (B) Carbide tooth width. Thin kerf blades are useful for low powered (1-1/2 HP and down) saws in rip cuts, and for larger blades in crosscuts.
Gullet (D) Cutaway area between teeth for efficient chip removal.
Plate (C)
Blade body thickness varies from 0.031" to 0.098". Thicker plates need more power than thinner plates and are more stable; therefore have less vibration.
Grind Configuration: Shape and pattern of teeth determines application and performance
Flat Top Grind (FTG)
Ripping, grooving and joints
FTG
ATB
MCT
TCG
SSG
Grind Type
Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) Solid Surface Grind (SSG) Tri-Grind (TRI)
Primary Application
Crosscutting, cutoff and trim for wood & plywood
Optimized for clean cuts and long life in dense, synthetic materials Combined ATB and FTG - Fast, clean rips and crosscuts.
Triple Chip Grind (TCG)
Hardwood, non-ferrous metals, plastics
Multi-Purpose Carbide Tip (MCT)
Combination tooth grind. Ripping and crosscutting of wood and composites.
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