Thin Kerf Blades: Pros & Cons

Created by Gabriel Izzo, Modified on Wed, 10 Apr at 2:24 PM by Gabriel Izzo

Pros:

Thinner kerf = less material wasted

Works better for lower horsepower saws


Cons:

Thinner blade = less stable (may require blade stabilizer for better cuts)

Riving knife alignment will be an issue (Recommend a thin riving knife)

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