I saw a post in the newbies section but I am replying in here
This is not a hard fact but these numbers work for me.
#2/0 good for wood up to 1/8"
#2 good for wood up to 1/3"
#3 good for wood up to 1/2”
#5 good for wood up to 3/4"
#7 good for wood up to 1 1/4”
#9 good for wood up to 1 3/4"
That being said there are times when I push blades to thicker woods because I need a thin kerf for a tight fit.
A good rule of thumb is to use a blade that has at least three teeth in contact with the wood at any time.
You will also find that some blade styles cut more aggressively than others.
Try different blades on different woods and write down how they feel. Don't go by memory, it fails more than a dull blade does.
This is not a hard fact but these numbers work for me.
#2/0 good for wood up to 1/8"
#2 good for wood up to 1/3"
#3 good for wood up to 1/2”
#5 good for wood up to 3/4"
#7 good for wood up to 1 1/4”
#9 good for wood up to 1 3/4"
That being said there are times when I push blades to thicker woods because I need a thin kerf for a tight fit.
A good rule of thumb is to use a blade that has at least three teeth in contact with the wood at any time.
You will also find that some blade styles cut more aggressively than others.
Try different blades on different woods and write down how they feel. Don't go by memory, it fails more than a dull blade does.
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