Which Saw Blade Makes the Smoothest Cut?

Circular saws are the workhorses of the cutting world. The 7.25” circular saw in particular is large enough to cut through just about anything you can get your hands on, including wood, metal and other materials.

With that versatility comes a lot of decisions to be made. Just because the design of a circular saw allows it to cut so many different things for so many different projects doesn’t mean it’s always a pick-up-and-go tool. A lot of what makes this tool so versatile is the variability of the cutting blade.

In general, a blade with more teeth will allow for a smoother cut. The trade-off is that more teeth also means a slower cut. The material also plays a role in selecting the right saw blade. When you’re looking for a smooth cut for your construction project in Alaska, you can consult your trusted cutting blade supplier to find the best tool for the job.

Cutting wood

In general, for a smoother cut, you’ll need to cut slower and steadier. There’s a saying related to quality work that asks, “Do you want it done fast, or do you want it done right?” Well, the answer is always “both,” but when “done right” means a smooth cut, it will need to be done a little slower.

The smoothness of the cut depends not only on the speed of your cut, but also on the type of material and the type of blade you are using.

For example, with framing lumber, it’s essential to slow down the speed of the cut if you’re going for maximum smoothness, but there are also specialized saw blades available that are designed to allow you to make cuts faster and still leave the wood smooth.

For framing lumber, a basic, carbide-tooth blade with 18 teeth will get the job done, but it’s not designed for smooth cuts. A blade with more teeth will allow for a smoother cut. For thick wood, a 40-tooth blade will help with this.

Plywood is a different story, however. This thin wood can be cut with a finer touch. You can find blades with up to 140 teeth on them for a slow, smooth cut here.

Other materials

The rule of more teeth for thinner material applies to metal as well as wood, but there are other differences. Materials other than wood, like plastic, melamine, steel and other metals, require a different type of blade than those used for cutting wood.

In addition to having a different number of teeth, sometimes these blades are made of different metal, or treated with special additions like ceramic-carbide tips to make them stronger. Some blades even have specially-shaped teeth that cut best through certain types of material.

To make things easier when choosing the right saw blade in for your construction project in Alaska, consult a cutting blade supplier like Superior Products Inc. today. For over three decades, we’ve been assisting Alaska clients with metal products for a wide variety of projects, and would be glad to help you find the ideal blade for the task at hand.

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