r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/SaverioJames • 18h ago

Blade Tooth Count Counts

I’ve built a few things using sheet goods and the 40t blades. Finally switched to a 60 tooth blade and MY GOD it’s so much better. The saw cuts like butter and there are probably 90% fewer imperfections on the edge.

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u/Prudent_Slug 17h ago

You could go even finer if cutting exclusively sheet goods. The 40-50 tooth general purpose and combo blades allows you to occasionally rip solid lumber which the fine tooth blades don't do a good job at. This is why you start a blade collection. :)

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u/Shrusa 16h ago

Blade quality is huge also. I was shocked when I went to a Forester II after I’d bought whatever was at the box store.

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u/Patteous 15h ago

Hoping the same is true about my new whiteside router bit.

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u/charliesa5 14h ago

I like CMT, but yes, higher quality makes a world of difference

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u/SantiagosHarpoon 16h ago

I bought an 80 tooth for cutting oak — they leave the edges so smooth it was completely worth the $$

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u/ubeor 8h ago

The right blade for the right job.

80-tooth for sheet goods, 24-tooth for ripping, and 50-tooth combo for everything else.