Grizzly G0696X - Manual (Page 36)

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Figure 56. Crosscutting blade.
Figure 57. Combination blade.
Blade Selection
Figure 55. ripping blade.
the spreader/riving knife included with this
machine is 0.09" (2.3mm) thick and is only
designed for 12" 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: 0.074"–0.082"
(1.9mm–2.1mm)
• Kerf (tooth) thickness: 0.114"–0.122"
(2.9mm–3.1mm)
Blade Requirements
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
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
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
Alternate
Top
Bevel
and
Flat