Choosing the Best Table Saw Blades: Woodworking for Beginners #30

[@jesseknowles10]

I'm now smarter then I was 12 minutes ago. Thank you!

[@GSPirosaki]

...than...

[@franklettering]

Jesse.... *than. !!!

[@stormbytes]

Would have like to see the results of using the cross-cutting 90T blade for ripping. Otherwise this was a terrific video. Thanks!

[@jhalleck]

Depending on thickness and hardness (oak) you will see hot spots and blade burn.

[@bighands69]

Daniel Balfour It is fine for the odd small ripping cut but with prolonged usage it will dull the blade. Also dense long cuts you can have issues with a cross cutting blade. Also if you are doing fine woodworking you will notice small problems here and there which means it may not be considered fine woodworking.

[@scottroy6195]

Was doing in error once. Real slow to cut, lots of burn.

[@Jander406]

Sounds like I need a ripping blade for my table saw and a cross cutting blade for my miter saw

[@mikestaroschak1696]

I also have come to the same conclusion

[@sindresolhaug7681]

Extremely comprehensive and valuable information to someone who is just starting out woodworking. Thank you!

[@mesutdm]

Hi Colin I love the way that you show and explain one by one , step by step . Thanks a lot for the great video . Next video could you please explain and show ** jig saw blades ** in the same way . Best wishes from Ankara Turkey :)

[@HGS5601]

Thank you for speak slowly. I am not english native and I appreciate your slow speaking to understand all your speach. Very good work, thanks again. From Chile . South America.

[@knecht105]

+Hugo Gutiérrez Salazar Thank you for watching Hugo.

[@chadwickbikerboy09]

You can adjust the playback speed to help with that

[@rickkramer4424]

very easy to understand yet after doing woodworking for over 40 years I was still able to learn something. Probably would have to say this was the best video on blades that I have seen. This is one of the few places I will subscribe too. Great Job!!

[@knecht105]

+Rick Kramer Thanks Rick! I'm glad to hear that even a old pro can get something from my videos!

[@emmat1605]

wow, i am using a mitre saw nowadays to build my raised beds and i have noticed that the blade leaves a lot of ripping that i have to file out. Darn, I didnt even know there are different type of blades existing, I thought a mitre saw blade is just a mitre saw blade... It probably sounds ridiculous for many, but this is how some really beginners think :-) I cant thank you enough for this video! :-D

[@knecht105]

Glad this helped

[@bighands69]

Emma T Mitre saws are for cross cutting. I today will still call them a cross cut saw while everybody else calls them a mitre saw. If you are using a mitre saw there is a chance that it has some generic cheap blade in it. So that can mean it might not be a genuine cross cutting blade. Have a look at a genuine cross cut blade from the likes of Freud/diable which are not that expensive but offer amazing quality for the price.

[@papamc1937]

Another video of superb quality. You have a wonderful way of getting your point across. I sort of hope you were an educator when you were working full time because your students would have been very well taught.

[@knecht105]

Was not an educator but somehow seem to have slipped into that mode ... thanks for your comments Robert

[@regibson23]

Great video. You need an on screen "telltale" counter. 😄

[@sreevatsan]

Great video Colin. Can clearly see the differences in cut quiality of the rip cut, cross cut and combination baldes.

[@47veilside]

Sometimes I have to cut hardwoods like Purple Heart. The thing that confuses me is that when I look at the back of the saw blade packaging, there is a table that has a range of no. of teeth vs type of materials. For example the table says the 10" x24T rip blade is not the best to cut hardwood vs a 10" x 60T saw blade is better. With seeing this on the blade packaging I bought the latter. So now you are saying its best to use a 24T blade to make a cut on any wood type hardwood or soft wood. I am now even more confused. I understand that using a higher teeth blade is best for crosscutting and the low teeth blade is best for ripping and removing more material along the length of the board. What is the best blade to use for ripping hardwoods?

[@jaakkolehto1487]

rip hardwoods with 24t blade rip softwoods with 24 or 40t blade crosscut all woods with 60 to 90 tooth blade you can use a general purpose or combination blade if you dont want to change blades

[@tonyharris5015]

Thanks for another great video Colin. One thing you didn't show was using a cross cut blade for ripping. If a ripping gullet cleans out the long fibers, how does not having one affect your cuts?

[@knecht105]

Yes, just not enough time to show everything, I actually did rip a shorter piece with a crosscut blade and it works fine, nice clean edges, it just works slower

[@dirkvercauteren1876]

There is a general ( fist)roole for number of teeth an thickness of wood. While ripcutting we need to have about 2 to 3 teeth cutting in the (solid) wood. This means the thicker the wood the less teeth on the sawblade. This can also be calculated but i think this will lead us to far. Cross cut sawblades have to much teeth for ripping purpose (exept for "weak" wood thickness - see above). Every teeth needs power to cut in the wood, a high number of teeth needs much more power. A wood working tool needs "food", in this case wood. If the teeth only takes a small amounth of wood this will build up heat due to execed friction. Certainly you have allready seen heat marks on the wood. A crosscut blade used for ripping wil need much faster resharpening. Best regards

[@JeanValjean2024]

You are such a great teacher. Thank you so much for this, and all your videos.

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

I just bought a 10" 90t Diablo blade. I am cutting NorCal Black Walnut, 2 7/8" thick. 6ft long. The package says "up to 1 5/8" cross cuts" Can I use this blade to cut 3" walnut? Do I have to flip it over or make two 1.5" cuts?? I want razor sharp cuts and blade life span is not important.

[@karlfife]

Full kerf blades DO NOT Outlast narrow kerf blades. Yes, they have 25% bigger teeth (25% wider) but they're also cutting more wood in the form of an exactly 25% wider kerf.

[@jets9244]

When Diablo blades first came out they where great. Now they make them thinner, That cause the blade to curve when they get hot. I haven't used one in years.

[@Zero1Zero1]

Very helpful, thank you Just bought a circular saw and you've saved me some potential frustration

[@MickiKingspiritualcount777]

this video made choosing the right blade for my table saw (the ripping blade WITH 24 TEETH ITEM D1024X) and for my miter saw (a cross cut blade with many teeth, like 90). EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FO. THANK YOU. QUESTION? ARE THESE BLADES SHAPENABLE?

[@presbarkeep]

New drinking game - take a shot every time Colin says "tell tale" :D

[@PaulPassarelli]

or "again"

[@kohLeeDjocdja]

Thank you for speak slowly. Now I Know....thanks sir.

[@SynQ86]

I always cringe when i hear americans speak of measurements in inches or any other measurement from the imperial system for that matter. 3/32inch??? 1/4th of an inch, 1/15 of an inch, 1 inch and 2/3's,... Like why? xD 1mm, 5mm, 20mm, 1000mm,... 10mm is 1 cm, 100cm is 1m, 1km is 1000m,..... On the contrary the imperial system is so weird and confusing. If NASA does realize this and doesnt use it, i don't get why not all americans stop using such an inferior system of measurements. Anyway, great vid nonetheless! :)

[@keitha.9788]

I only have a small portable DeWalt table saw for my small shop. I'm not building a house, but make small wood projects. I use a 60 tooth Diablo blade which does a great job for my small projects. Also a zero-clearance insert helps a lot for my small projects............

[@mikeledee8786]

Can you explain when I use a carbide tip circular saw blade either in my table saw or miter saw my cuts are always off by a little. I will measure from the blade to the stop block say 30" ' when I check the wood after the cut it's 29 15/16" or a little less, something like that, always short, either saw, just a little . Your thoughts. Thanks.

[@jay-rus4437]

Just wanted to say thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos. I have been in construction, onsite superintendent, project manager, and now for the past 6 plus years a renovations contractor business owner. I really enjoy your straightforward sharing of information. Not theatrical or over dramatized presentations. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@d.k.1394]

He is great

[@matthewnisbett4058]

I bought a Diablo 254mm 10" 40 Teeth General Purpose blade and it started flexing upto 5mm as soon as I started the saw. All other blades seem fine???

[@geoffschulz]

The one thing I was interested in, you didn't show. You showed every combination except ripping with a cross-cut blade. Helpful information, but not complete.

[@CumminsN14DBest]

Hey Colin You're Awesome Man, I Just found you channel And I'm Sooooo Subscribing, Can You Help Me With Something, I'm Looking To Purchase this Circular saw From Harbor Freight *CHICAGO ELECTRIC ,7-1/4 in. 12 Amp Heavy Duty Circular Saw With Laser Guide System* Its just for general yearly projects that might come up, You Know, Simple Plywood, 2x4's, 2x6's, Etc Jobs and what saw blade would you recommend I Buy With This type saw? Please let me know ASAP! Thanks keep yup the good work!!

[@informatics-sx8zu]

very very helpful for a newbie like me, sir ! these blades are costly, now way to experiment .

[@Nozoki]

Great video. And your accent makes you sound like Joel from Mystery Science Theater 3000. You need a couple of snarky robot sidekicks.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Diablo blades are not cheap, but certainly not the most costly and produce a great cut for a reasonable price. I have Diablos on my circular saw, 10" table saw and 12" miter saw. They are at a price point where I wonder whether they are worth having them professionally sharpened or is it better to just replace them? How many sharpenings should one expect from a full curf blade compared to a thin curf blade?

[@idontwantahandle._.]

now I'm thoroughly confused. Just gonna buy that 50T combo blade at HD for my new skil table saw. Cuts great but dulls fast vs. cuts ok but lasts long..

[@brucema5659]

I think one thing that is important to note is that if you rip with a cross cut blade you tends to burn the wood because of the heat build up. That’s why everyone are using the combo blade so you don’t need to keep changing blades. I tends to burn hardwood on rip cut, even though I always try to keep the blade clean. You just reminded me that maybe I should change to a ripping blade for rip cuts.

[@d.k.1394]

Lol

[@d.k.1394]

I love combination cmt blades

[@lauraloran8042]

I really don't know whether he's going to sell it or not, but I'd get Woody Hyezmar's Woodworking Bible before he decides. It has some good projects, others not so good, but it's something worth to go'ogle if you want some cool ideas.

[@danceanddreams1]

you show the difference between crosscut and ripping blade, ok. BUT: you make the same mistake that is seen on many ww channels keeping the blade too low. the teeth an kerv has to petrude full above the wood to erase dust and fibers easily. otherwise you get burnmarks. see 10:35 , even with your good blades in 3/4 material. This mistake make so many because they see it on nearly every channel. the reason for that is a safety feeling because you see just the tip of the blade and to keep the sawdust down in the saw. but if the blade is too low the fibers will be forced through the cut and burn. and before anyone comment this, please try out. regards from cologne

[@dandork20]

Why not use a cross cut blade for everything? What am I missing?

[@sizif717]

The cross cut can't take out the chips of large pieces of wood so fast and effectively. And in many industrial applications - people don't really need smooth cuts. Especially if they don't cross cut.

[@bakedbeings]

You have to feed the wood slowly when ripping with a crosscut because it can’t remove the chips/fibres as quickly. The slower feed = more time in contact with blade, sometimes resulting in burning the wood.

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

So crosscut blades work well on melamine. That's good to know. Melamine blades are expensive

[@taumax]

What if I just using a cross cut blade for everything? What's the downside to using a high tooth count blade for ripping?

[@arthandmade741]

Thank you for this video. I have problem with cutting untill found your chanel.

[@S4flynlow]

Great video for a beginner like me. Was planning on a new blade today and found this just in time. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

[@pikachuthegayatheist6215]

You should’ve did the cross cut blade in the ripping position.

[@jesser9134]

So unless you are a framer blowing through 2x4s and plywood, you should really just use a fine crosscut blade

[@GeorgeIreton]

I bought a 7 1/4 in. thin kerf but the wood can’t get past the full kerf riving knife now. I took it off but am not liking that. Thoughts?

[@DaCake2]

Would all this pertain to using a circular saw as well? Thanks for the vid btw.

[@shankarh6915]

Excellent! Great job and thank you for bringing this video!

[@NateHarrisCreations]

So a multi tooth cross cut blade would be a pretty good choice for almost any wood?

[@dabdanny]

I need to cut 4 inch thick 100 years old mahogany wood. Which blade would you recommend ?

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

This was very helpful. Thank you..

[@frederickwood9116]

I still refer to this video to review my understanding of saw blades. Many thanks. I'm now looking for the quietest blade I can find. Do you have any information / experience on blade noise and brands or models ?

[@Grumpy718]

Using one of those blades. Will I be able to pass it thru plywood to make 1/4 dados with out passing it more then once

[@MrNugs67]

Hi Colin.. In your opinion, what is the best table saw blade for ripping hardwoods?

[@sevestravels]

With that cross cutting blade, how well does it do for rip cuts? Are you saying that a better all around blade to have if you're only going to use one is a cross cut?

[@michaelbradford4444]

Why use a ripping blade when the cc does better ? I don't expect you to answer but I want to know ????

[@belqeesmas7482]

Thanks for sharing its been nice experience watching you talking about blades and the most thing I admired the zoom in for blades its been like answering without asking you thank you again.

[@johnvaccher1439]

What about hook angle, triple chip. Really important!!

[@dirkvercauteren1876]

Not shure this "knob" is a kickback protection. Often this is a protection (rejector) for the next teeth. It reduces the possibility, while cutting, knots are hurting / damadging the next teeth. In fact this "knob" is a little lower than the teeth. The knot is pushed away from the following teeth. Not always 100% guaranteed but in general this works fine. When sharpening this kind of blades the differance in hight between teeth and rejector must be respected. Always follow, in this matter, the specifications from the manufacturer of your sawblades. Best regards.

[@oliverclaffey5186]

Found out that by mistake. Cross cut blade was gunned up from ripping. so used another blade (ripping) and hey presto great rips. Thank you, Now I know which to use.

[@iymancraft5878]

Thank you... This will improve the quality of my work. The detail covered in your videos can not be compared to others.

[@jesusMlopez87]

It was a very useful information, I didn't know anything about that, I'm actually a beginner and I think this is the kind of information people should get to know before buying sirc saw blades, like myself, thank you so much and be healthy I will be checking up on your channel for more educational information.

[@slug182]

So if youre making both ripping and crosscuts, you need to change the blade every time? That must be kind of annoying.. What is best, to use a 60tooth crosscuting blade or a 24tooth ripping blade to do all of the job?

[@tommkc]

The answer is in the video.

[@bighands69]

Felipe Forlin It depends on the level of finish you have. Fine woodworking would need that level of detail but not commercial joinery. Some people will just have a universal blade others will require ripping, others cross cut and some will need all of the above.

[@crankyboiy]

Can you use cross cut blade for long sheets 8 foot plywood for cleaner cut since there are more blades?

[@jaandel1]

To summary 90 t blade is the best for any finish job... thanks

[@richardbently7236]

So if you want to cut wood and glue it right back together in the same spot get a cross cut or a ripping blade.

[@anythingelse4343]

Where can I buy this diablo blade 7-1/4"?

[@AN-gr2kt]

When you flip it over it’s the tell tale sign. The underside is the tell tale sign really.

[@AN-gr2kt]

Whatever you do, don’t forget that if you flip it you see the tell tale sign.

[@joecox9958]

then what's problem if we always use cross cut blade?

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video full of information thank you very much

[@jay-rus4437]

My favorite is a 60 tooth for everyday use. We are renovation contractors and these blades seem to give is consistent cuts for a variety of materials in either rip or cross cuts. We put 10” 60T blades on both our miter and table saws.

[@spudpud-T67]

You could have shown the cut surface difference between the rip and crosscut blades. Some well set crosscut blades will give an almost planed smooth surface on end grain.

[@robertspina4503]

I get burn marks when cutting hardwood what causes this thanks

[@Troy-Echo]

I would have liked to have seen the wood pushed through the blades at different speeds to see if that changed the amount of tear out, and a low tooth count versus a higher tooth count on the blade types. I don't expect the poster to run out and buy all these blades for the test (I don't want to waste his money on blades he won't really use), but I'm curious.

[@maxl9136]

so you just put a painters tape and you can cross cut with a ripping blade ?

[@walleyeye]

Thank you. Helped me get right blade!

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Once again .... great video ! You just "might" make a woodworker out of me YET !! LOL !! Thank You !!

[@codigitty9195]

I'm just wondering if the underside is the telltale side or not?

[@hercules71185]

We use Diablo nationwide on almost every single industrial job. No one would pay for sharpening.

[@markmurdocca2456]

Thanks! this is great info. I'm a slave to the combo blade and your video gives me the kick to make the smart dedicated blade choice.

[@MIlEli]

Hi Colin Shall we use the same rools for circular saw? Thanks By the way your video's are very usefull. Thanks agin.

[@AB-nb2ic]

Yes, same for circular saw

[@bighands69]

+Majid Kheirkhah Most saws will have some crap generic blade on them that will have a poor finish. Hand held circular saws tend not to be used for fine finished work but by adding good blades to them that can change.

[@KaliBlaz]

bottom line is, get a dedicated blade for ripping and a dedicated blade for cross cutting, changing blades takes only 2 minutes.

[@knecht105]

That's always a preferred method. Thanks for watching.

[@ArcanePath360]

Your combination blades are better than the ones I buy. Evolution and Erbauer ones give me lots of tare out

[@Alex_M_Creations]

I really appreciate seeing someone showcasing the use of a blade guard as it’s not as common to see people use one in videos when demonstrating. It’s a great safety feature more people should use.

[@louislandi938]

The value and quality of a video lesson is proven when it is still needed and being watched SIX years later!

[@lonnyfuller7830]

Why is it that seems like all the table saw videos I see the blade guard is removed. I know some instances it must be but not for cross cutting or ripping

[@vint7054]

I use a combo blade a lot and it works well for most things, when I need fine cuts I use the 80 tooth blade ripping or cross cutting and I get excellent results most of he time. Good video and good job.

[@DaCake2]

Hi, I am new to woodworking and just purchased my 7 1/4 Dewalt Circular saw and been looking for the best blades. Would you mind telling me which Combo blade you think works the best? Ive been looking at the diablos. The 24, 40, and 60 tooth to be exact. Im looking for something decent that will cut plywood but will also make really fine clean cuts when Im making furniture. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[@DaCake2]

Also heard some good things with the dewalt precision blades?

[@oezistek]

Thank you, thank you very much for your so nice showing between three different blades. You are a very good adviser, teacher.

[@TheKnightArgent]

Wait, which side is the tell-tale side? :) I love your videos Colin. Keep 'em coming!

[@knecht105]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicklasbrundin]

Thank you for teaching me this. Had no idea

[@stevenfoster9099]

What blade would you recommend for me to cross cut pine treated wood for my patio deck build Thank you.

[@MrCaptR]

Excellent infotmation foundation... thanks.

[@carlostrujillo2248]

Thank you awesome explanation 👍🏽

[@SimonTelescopium]

Thank you, your demonstrations really helped me understand this better

[@JamMastaJew]

I'm confused. Which side is the telltale side?

[@vokinn72]

Awesome video exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!

[@CoolDude-vc2fl]

Dear sir, is this also applied to hand held circular saw?

[@rogergagne1026]

Thank you for sharing this wisdom . love learning about woodworking

[@robertveci7330]

The more teeth you have the fine the cut

[@5Shoez]

this is great. each time you switch out blades, do you have to do a realignment each time?

[@johnlazar3886]

Gee thanks. You're costing me money. I was perfectly happy with my combination blade until I saw this.

[@knecht105]

+John Lazar lol ... that's the way woodworking goes, there's always something else to buy. Thanks for watching.

[@bighands69]

John Lazar He maybe saving you money because if you are ripping with a cross cut blade you probably are wearing the blade down.

[@kogolfacademy]

Thank you for this video, it is excellent and really helped me choose a couple blades.