Really, no switching?! I gotta get one. Do I have to get the WWII model, or is there one made after 1945?
A note on tooth counts and rake:
24-50 for ripping (table saw), 60-100 for crosscuts (chop saw). 80-100 tooth blades for table saw are for plyood and melamine, as they are prone to chipout and the high tooth count reduces that. Combo blades (for table saw) usually have 40-50 teeth.
It's to much info to get into detail about tooth rake (angle)here, as there are numerous choices) but check it out on any woodworking site. It designates the angle of the teeth, some of which have opposing bevels on every other tooth. Each blade's rake(s) determines its optimum cutting task.
