Blade Selection
Blade Terminology
A. Kerf:
B. Tooth Set:
C. Gauge:
D. Blade Width:
E. Tooth Rake:
F. Gullet Depth:
G. Tooth Pitch:
H. Blade Back:
I. TPI:
Figure 34.
Blade Pitch (TPI)
To select the correct blade pitch:
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