What’s the difference between a COMBINATION blade and a GENERAL PURPOSE blade? Which is better?

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Is a single blade GOOD enough? COMBINATION blade vs GENERAL PURPOSE blade. Which is better?

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11 Comments

  1. I’ve been using a combination blade pretty much since I started woodworking and only start to get a worse quality cut when I continue to use it well beyond its productive life.

  2. It’s true, there are so many different types of blades to choose from. For me, the choice is simple, though: I use ONLY the round ones with teeth. 🤣🤣🤣

  3. Thanks Steve, very useful information for me. I am in the market for a new blade for my table saw and this helped me a lot.

  4. For years I’ve used rip cut (24t) blades in my circular saw because I use them to break down sheet good to rough dimensions, so speed is best. I use the combo blade (40t) blade in my table saw, and a crosscut (60 or 80t) in my mitre saw. Have gotten the best results doing it this way. Also Diablo make the the best blades I have used and remember to clean you blades at least once a year, more if you use your saw more.

  5. Thanks Steve for the info. I am about to order a new table saw for myself and wanted to know which saw blade is best for me. I think I’ll go with the Combo one!

  6. Fine video. But don’t you think for the diyer should start with a good combo blade because of the fbt. Every beginner always want to do a dado cut.

  7. F.Y.I. – For those of you wanting to get into woodworking I just wanted to say I am very pleased with Steve’s woodworking program and helpful staff. Just before the pandemic I signed up for his Weekend Workshop to setup my own workshop. His plans are excellent and extremely practical. Also Steve’s large collection of free instructional video’s, like this one, are excellent.

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