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Model G0771Z (Mfd. Since 01/21)
The spreader/riving knife included with this
machine is 0.090" (2.3mm) thick and is only
designed for 10" diameter blades.
When choosing a main blade, make sure the
blade size meets the requirements listed below.
The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be
measured with calipers or any precision measur-
ing device.
Blade Size Requirements:
•
Body Thickness: 0.060"-0.086" (1.5-2.1mm)
•
Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.094"-0.126"
(2.4-3.2mm)
Blade Requirements
Figure 37.
Ripping blade.
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
Flat
Top
Blade
Figure 38.
Crosscutting 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
Alternate
Top
Bevel
Through Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which the
workpiece is completely sawn through, as shown
in the
Figure below. Examples of through cuts are
rip cuts, cross cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts.
The blade guard assembly MUST be used when
performing through cuts.
Figure 36. Example of a
through cut (blade
guard not shown for illustrative clarity).
