Blade Selection - Grizzly T31634 Owner's Manual

Blade Types and
Descriptions

Blade Selection

This section on blade selection is by no means
comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade
manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe
and efficient operation of your table saw.
Ripping Blade Features:
• Best for cutting with the grain
• 20-40 teeth
• Flat-top ground tooth profile
• Large gullets for large chip removal
Figure 26. Ripping blade.
Crosscut Blade Features:
• Best for cutting across the grain
• 60-80 teeth
• Alternate top bevel tooth profile
• Small hook angle and a shallow gullet
Figure 27. Crosscutting blade.
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Flat
Top
Blade
Alternate
Top
Bevel
Combination Blade Features:
• Designed to cut both with and across grain
• 40-50 teeth
• Alternate top bevel and flat, or alternate top
bevel and raker tooth profile
• Teeth are arranged in groups
• Gullets are small and shallow (similar to a
cross-cut blade), then large and deep (similar
to a ripping blade
Figure 28. Combination blade.
Laminate Blade Features:
• Best for cutting plywood or veneer
• 40-80 teeth
• Triple chip tooth profile
• Very shallow gullet
Figure 29. Laminate blade.
Model T31634/T31635 (Mfd. Since 8/19)
Alternate
Top
Bevel
and
Flat
Triple
Chip
Blade