Blade Selection
Blade Terminology
The list below shows the minimum radius
that can be cut by common blade widths.
Width Radius
1
⁄8" ....................................
1
⁄8"
3
⁄16" ...................................
3
⁄8"
1
⁄4'' ....................................
5
⁄8''
3
⁄8'' .................................... 1
1
⁄4''
1
⁄2'' .................................... 2
1
⁄2''
5
⁄8'' .................................... 3
3
⁄4''
3
⁄4'' .................................... 5
1
⁄2''
Figure 17.
Blade Length
Model Blade Length Range
Blade Width
Model Blade Width Range
Curve Cutting: Figure 17
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 16.
