Wood, being the most versatile of all construction materials, is seen and used everywhere. While a crude shanty may not exactly pass as quality wood workmanship, not using the proper saw blade made for the job may result to all woodwork looking like shanties. Hence, the need for the proper wood blade is imperative.

One of the most important things to look for in a wood blade is its teeth, as it will determine the cleanliness of the cut and its lifespan.


As some blades have steel as its cutting tip, the Gila Tools wood blade is equipped with a carbide tip, which is said to hold a sharp edge for a long period of time. A carbide tip wood blade is known for its durability and can withstand a number of re-sharpening.

The tooth configuration or the tooth grind affects the way a wood blade cuts. Giving off a smooth cut that is less likely to splinter, Tum a Lum Power Tools offers wood blades with Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) teeth. Simply put, the wood blade teeth alternate between a right and left hand bevel that forms a knife-like edge on a the side of the blade. Best used on softwoods, plywood, decking, wood composites, etc., the Gila Tools wood blade ensures you of a clean and smooth cut even on ripping and crosscutting.

Wood Blade - When it comes to deciding which tools to use for cutting is a tough question for newbie’s in cutting though it is important to get advice from veterans and experts in this matter. Material wise, woods specifically the hard wood types are an interesting matter that I’ve used to get when query from friends in cutting business. I have been in cutting business for 3 years now and based on my experience and though I tell you that most experts would recommend when it comes to cutting woods – Wood Blade (Carbide Circular Saw Blades, or most commonly known as Circle Saws).

Anatomy of a Wood (Hardwood)

There are typically two types of wood material: from hardwood up to the softwood accordingly. Mostly, hardwood type lumber is takes a slower cutting action than the latter one – softwood. Commonly Maple is a heavy and coarse type. Teak does have silica. Oaks is much harder, stringy and usually used for flooring or stairs. Unlike any other composites created by man, these natural wood types have a great streaks of directional fibers within which in a matter-of-factly may help you decide which cutting tool to used whether abrasive or fine wood blades.



Rip wood blade (carbide) might be my right recommendation to cut grains. Cross cut wood blade is also the right selection to across the grain – if preferred. Exotic and excruciatingly hard woods such as rosewood or mahogany, the main bet is to conserved the stock, which means “to waste less” – I might recommend Kerf of thin rim saw blades only uses about .90 inch and were rigid, cutting depth is shallow due to raised center.