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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
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Blade.Size.Requirements
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 measuring device.
Blade Size Requirements:
• Body Thickness: 0.063"–0.094" (1.8–2.4mm)
• Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.102"–0.126"
(2.6–3.2mm)
• Riving Knife Thickness:
0.1" (2.5mm)
• Blade Size Required for Riving Knife: 10"
Using.a.blade.that.does.not.meet.the.specified.blade.
size. requirements. presents. a. hazardous. condition.
that. could. cause. kickback,. operator. injuries,. or.
property.damage..ALWAYS.use.a.blade.that.meets.the.
given.blade.size.requirements.
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.(Figure.39):
• Best for cutting with the grain
• 20-40 teeth
• Flat-top ground tooth profile
• Large gullets for large chip removal
Crosscut.Blade.Features.(Figure.40):.
• Best for cutting across the grain
• 60-80 teeth
• Alternate top bevel tooth profile
• Small hook angle and a shallow gullet
Combination.Blade.Features.(Figure.41):
• 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.39.
Example of a ripping blade.
Flat
Top
Blade
Figure.40.
Example of a crosscut blade.
Alternate
Top
Bevel
Figure.41.
Example of a combination
blade.
Alternate
Top
Bevel
and
Flat
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