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11.0 Blade Selection Guide
Table 3
Identify the material and thickness of your workpiece. The chart will show the recommended PITCH, blade TYPE,
and FEED RATE.
Key: H – Hook L – Low
S – Skip M – Medium
R – Regular H – High
Example: 10/H/M means 10 teeth per inch / Hook Type Blade / Medium Feed
Material/s
Workpiece Thickness
1/2" 1" 3" 6+"
Woods
Hardwood 10/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M
Softwood 10/R/L 8/R/L 3/H/M 3/H/M
Non-
Metals
Carbon 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M
Mica 32/R/L -- -- --
Asbestos 8/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M
Hard Rubber 10/R/L 8/R/L 6/R/M 2/S/H
Plastics
Formica 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 4/H/H
Masonite 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M 3/H/M
Micarta 14/R/M 10/R/M 4/H/H 3/H/H
Plexiglas 10/R/L 6/R/L 3/S/M 3/S/M
Paper 14/R/L 10/R/L 4/S/L 3/S/M
Study the part drawing or prototype, or actually
measure the smallest cutting radius required, and
locate this radius (in inches) on the chart at the right.
Follow the curve to where the approximate blade
width is specified. If a radius falls between two of the
curves, select the widest blade that will saw this
radius.
This procedure should be used for making initial
blade selections. These recommendations can, of
course, be adjusted to meet specific requirements
of a cutting job. Compromises may be necessary if
you cannot find all needed specifications in a single
blade.
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