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Saw Blade Tooth Count Guide

Recommended tooth count and blade type by material and cut (ripping / crosscut / combo).

Updated April 2026

Saw Blade Tooth Guide

Pick the right blade tooth count and geometry for your material and cut type.

Material

Cut type

Tooth count80T

Blade typeATB fine-finish

Hook angle5-10° positive

Table saw RPM3,500 - 4,200 RPM

Safety: Sharp blade required; burn marks mean dull teeth. Always wear eye protection and keep guards installed. Let the blade reach full speed before entering the cut.

Rule of thumb: more teeth = smoother cut but slower feed + more heat. Fewer teeth = faster rip with larger gullets to clear chips.

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What it does

Hardwood crosscut = 80T. Plywood = 80T high-ATB. Aluminum = non-ferrous blade. This matches blade to material and cut.

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How to use it

Pick material + cut.
Read tooth count + blade type.
Check RPM + safety.