Tooth Pitch Selection
The choice of tooth pitch for a particular job can either make it a pleasure or give you fits. Too many teeth in the cut can load up the gullets, increase required feed pressure, overheat and damage the blade. Too few teeth in the cut can cause vibration and damage both the material and the blade.
Select tooth pitch based on thickness of the cut. Try to keep a minimum of 3 teeth in the cut, to a maximum of 24 teeth. Best is 6 to 12 teeth. More teeth produce a smoother surface but result in a shorter blade life. Less teeth produce faster cutting and longer blade life, but result in a rougher surface.
Remember this axiom: Every blade selection is a compromise!
Lenox also has a Blade Selector tool to assist you.
