Avoid These Table Saw Blade Mistakes (Beginner Woodworking Tips)

What's the best blade for a table saw? What tooth count blade should you use on a table saw?. I'll answer these common questions about saw blades for woodworking. I'll show you some beginner woodworking tips on how to select and use the right saw blade for woodworking.

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[richpeggyfranks]

After 50 years as a woodworker/cabinet maker, I have tried a lot of saw blade brands. I seem to have settled on the CMT Chrome. They are available from Taylor Tools and are usually on sale. When needed, I send them to Ridge Carbide for re-sharpening. They offer great service and are 1/3 the price of my local sharpener. For cleaning, I have cut a 5 gallon bucket down to about 5". Put in a 50/50 mix of the cheapest laundry soap (Dollar General) and water. Put in your blades, router bits, etc. Let sit for about 10 minutes, remove, brush with a Harbor Freight brass brush, rinse, dry and wipe with with a rag that has some light oil on it. Works every time. Thx.

[charitiekbyrd]

I got my table saw from a friend. It's not the greatest but I am grateful for it. It's a Ryobi RTS21 and it has been a godsend for me. It didn't have a good blade cause it was rusted so I bought a Bauer 50 tooth count Combination blade for about $25 at Harbor Freight and it's lasted for about as long as I've had the saw. I've had it for about 6 months, it's not without it's quirks but it gets the job done. Still, I can't wait to have a saw with a rack and pinion fence, it is such a pain to set the fence every time I make a cut lol. I have been watching your content since I got into woodworking just after Thanksgiving last year and I wanted to say thank you. I have learned so much from you and others like you showing people like me how to do things. I also hope to be on YouTube at some point but I have a long way to go still before I can do that. Keep up the great content and stay safe 💯😁

[ChrisSummers]

I am a 68 year old hobbyist who learned woodworking back in my high school shop class. I'd have to agree with your recommendations, a good all purpose blade for the table saw and a higher tooth count for the compound miter chop saw. I keep a 24 T rip blade for the few times I rip solid boards but much of my work is with birch ply for cabinets and boxes. When I started out in the 80's remodeling our first home, carbide wasn't as common as it is now for blades. I really liked a hollow ground planer for cabinet work, gave really smooth and clean cuts. I only use carbide now but still have a few of those old non carbide blades on my saw blade rack, mostly Craftsman since Sears was the place to go as the big box stores weren't common yet.

[barryirby]

Excellent video....If you have a SawStop you need to be sure the blade is compatible, The ones with the haunches behind the teeth are frowned on. Check with SawStop. Also, the lid for a 5 gallon bucket makes an excellent container for cleaning blades. Lots of great tips, thanks.

[AmrinderRandhawa]

I am a hobbyist woodworker and an absolute noob to table saws. I just got my first table saw a few months back and I am still figuring out the safest way to incorporate it into my workflow from a wheelchair, assuming that I do have a workflow. I had a spinal cord injury several years ago as a result of a high speed motorbike crash. Woodworking is my getaway. You are right, though. Saw blade terminology can be confusing. You referred to FTG as Flat Tooth Grind, I have always seen it mentioned as Flat Top Grind. I have been following your videos for a while now; and, I would like to thank you for such informative content. Accept my gratitude for experimenting on all your audience's behalf so that we do not have to. If you could recommend some sellers who ship internationally, it would be amazing. I am in India and woodworking isn't a very popular hobby here. Let alone that, I haven't come across a single professional who uses aftermarket blades on their table saws, they mostly use locally made cast iron table saws resembling those from the colonial era. I build small projects which I always give away to my friends. And, if I build something for someone, I want it to be near perfect. I should stop now, this is starting to sound more like an email than a YouTube comment. Let me end by saying that you have been a great inspiration. Thank you once again.

[jmoye]

The swirl looking thing is called an expansion slot which is to help with heat buildup and to avoid warping the blade when it gets hot.

[jeffhansman]

I use CMT blades exclusively. All three I own have performed flawlessly for me, and for the price they are probably the best value going. If you've not tried them, do.

[garymiller]

Thank you for the blade primer, Matt. That was good information and you presented it very well. Just the right amount of technical without going overboard. Have a great week. 😃😃😃

[macmundie]

I picked up some DeWalt blades for my table saw and miter saw. Felt they were affordable and get the job done (though I probably went too high on the teeth count for my table saw). Any complaints about DeWalt blades?

[The-Handsome-Devil]

I know that clears up a lot of question beginners have, I know it did for me. Thank you

[carlosprieto]

Great video as always! Thank you, you've saved me tons of cash with tips over the years. The tip on the Miter is timely for me! Thanks again!

[BroRiv]

I'm a Forrest blade fan. I've used it 3-1/2 years and counting, had it sharpened twice since I've had it. I use CMT 80tooth for crosscuts and miter saw. How are you liking that 2024 Push Stick? Thanks for the link!

[lv_woodturner]

I started with inexpensive blades. As you said, they can make a cut but get dull faster and also often leave a rough surface.
I finally purchased a Ridge Carbide and a Forrest blade. These cut well and make a much smoother surface.
I have sent both back to the respective factory for re-sharpening and both companies do a very good job on sharpening.
You mentioned cleaning the blade. I agree that cleaning a blade can make a BIG improvement in how well the blade cuts and reduce the heat when cutting.

[ChristophHintze-ly]

I have been delighted with my Kobalt job site table saw. I have a small (12'x20') barn building for my shop, being able to fold up my saw and but it to the side out of the way for my rolling assembly table is great. Plus I have not had any reason to be disappointed with it's performance.

[peterstergios]

I am just getting into woodworking and I’m finding your videos extremely helpful! I have a small contractor-style Ryobi table saw that I got a few years ago for a project. I watched your video on techniques for jointing using a table saw, and I found that my blade does not appear to be perfectly 90* square to saw. I don’t have the electronic degrees indicator that you mentioned, so I don’t know what it actually is at—I think it’s close, but not perfect. What is the best way to compensate if it’s not exactly 90*? Will any of the other techniques (I tried the first one with the long level) work? Or is there a good way to fix the joint besides lots of sanding and/or hand planing? Thanks!

[jimrosson]

Great video as always Matt so much valuable information for us new woodworkers. Thanks for sharing and doing what you do.🙏🏻🙏🏻

[MOzzy]

I'm about to invest in a table saw. So this is really helpful

[kevinbrandt]

I've always went with Wood River saw blades, pricey but dang. That blade last a long time. Diablo is another Favorite. The 40 tooth does last a long time. Over time it does wear out. For 30 doll hairs I'll buy those every time, but for good cuts, Wood River all the way

[johnmclain]

One of your better vids lately. Made me think i need a better blade for my miter saw...