[woodnthings]

Spend the money up front for the best all around ; Forrest Woodworker II. This blade will work well for 95% of your cuts eliminating the need to be swapping blades unless ripping thick material.

Forrest is one of many blades in that price range..

What is that price range in dollars?

Woodworker II - All Purpose Saw Blade for Table Saws :: 10" Woodworker II Saw Blade - 40 Teeth - Forrest Saw Blades: Quality Saw Blades & Dados

With this one all purpose blade you can rip & crosscut 1 - 2 rockhards and softwoods resulting in a smooth-as-sanded surface

www.forrestblades.com

It's $234.00 for the 10" 40 tooth!
All the prices are listed here:

Woodworker II - All Purpose Saw Blade for Table Saws - Forrest Saw Blades: Quality Saw Blades & Dados

With the Woodworker II all purpose blade you can RIP & CROSSCUT 1˝ - 2˝ ROCKHARDS and SOFTWOODS resulting in a smooth as sanded surface virtually without splinters. This is our most popular blade.

www.forrestblades.com

Infinity makes a great blade for 1/2 that price:

Infinity Tools 10" x 40T Super General Tablesaw Blade – Ultimate All-Purpose Cutting!

Experience exceptional cutting performance with the Infinity Tools 10" x 40T Super General Tablesaw Blade. Designed for hardwoods, softwoods, veneered plywood, melamine, and plastics, this blade delivers a glass-like finish with splinter-free results. Featuring a 30° Alternate Top Bevel and...

infinitytools.com

This blade is just over $100 and it's a well respected brand:

Gold Medal Saw Blade, 10" Dia, 40T, 0.125" Kerf, 5/8" Arbor, Tenryu GM-25540-2

GOLD MEDAL A superior blade for woodwork GM-25540-2. 10in. dia., 40 teeth, 5/8in. arbor, ATB grind, .125in. kerf, 20 rake. The highest quality combination blade you can buy. Rip or cross-cut in thick or thin materials.

carbideprocessors.com

This blade boasts about it's quality and is not ever mentioned:

World's Best Long Life General Purpose Saw Blade

General Purpose Saw Blade for ripping and cross-cutting in wood and wood products. Cermet II tips for long life with less tip fracture.

carbideprocessors.com

The Wood River brand blades are Under $100 and that would be with the budget of most home shops.

WoodRiver General Purpose 10” Saw Blade | 40 Tooth ATB | Woodcraft

Get clean cuts with the WoodRiver 10” General Purpose Saw Blade. Featuring 40T ATB teeth, premium steel, and a 5/8” bore, for sale online or visit your local Woodcraft today!

www.woodcraft.com

 

[Rebelwork]

Between $100-$200

 

[Fried Chicken]

A single blade would be a combo. Personally not a fan, but some people like them. IME they don't excel at either but do OK when sharp. Where you'll find out this blade's limitations is crosscutting plywood.

I always recommend CMT. Once you get into it a bit more you'll want to use different blades. Someone recommended 24, 60 and 80 or 96 tooth. That's a basic set. FWIW I timed myself and a blade change took 1:40 without rushing.

Yes I saw your post here, and your recommendation.

What is the difference between a general purpose and a combo blade?

I've looked at amazon at CMTs offering... I'll very much have to debate with myself on the four you recommended (24T flat top, 30T Glue Line, 60T crosscut, and 80T crosscut)... or their general purpose 40T (usually under $50).

And do the usual scrounging, incl. eBay.

 

[woodnthings]

What is the difference between a general purpose and a combo blade?

The combo blade has 50 ATB teeth:

Diablo Combination Saw Blade for Wood - 10" Diameter, 50 ATB Teeth, 5/8" Arbor, .098" Kerf, 15° Hook Angle, .071" Plate, 6000 Max RPM - D1050X - Table Saw Blades - Amazon.com

Diablo Combination Saw Blade for Wood - 10" Diameter, 50 ATB Teeth, 5/8" Arbor, .098" Kerf, 15° Hook Angle, .071" Plate, 6000 Max RPM - D1050X - Table Saw Blades - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

The general purpose blade has 40 ATB teeth:

Diablo General Purpose Saw Blade for Wood - 10" Diameter, 40 ATB Teeth, 5/8" Arbor, .098" Kerf, 15° Hook Angle, .071" Plate, 7000 Max RPM - D1040X - Table Saw Blades - Amazon.com

Diablo General Purpose Saw Blade for Wood - 10" Diameter, 40 ATB Teeth, 5/8" Arbor, .098" Kerf, 15° Hook Angle, .071" Plate, 7000 Max RPM - D1040X - Table Saw Blades - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

The tooth types:

https://www.tenryu.com/ToothGeometry.pdf

You would have better performance when ripping with the 40 tooth blade.

I've looked at amazon at CMTs offering... I'll very much have to debate with myself on the four you recommended (24T flat top, 30T Glue Line, 60T crosscut, and 80T crosscut)... or their general purpose 40T (usually under $50).

You can "save money" in the short run by getting the Diablo brand. The next step up are the CMTs. Then Wood River. Then over $100, which I posted above.
For what it's worth, I've been using the Diablo brand blades for about 10 years, but I'm not running them on a daily basis, just occasional use.
I've even had some of which cost $36 to $40, sharpened for around $20.00.

 

[Rebelwork]

Yes I saw your post here, and your recommendation.

What is the difference between a general purpose and a combo blade?

I've looked at amazon at CMTs offering... I'll very much have to debate with myself on the four you recommended (24T flat top, 30T Glue Line, 60T crosscut, and 80T crosscut)... or their general purpose 40T (usually under $50).

And do the usual scrounging, incl. eBay.

Are you looking at websites that have recommendations on the type of blade according to the work you wish to do..

 

[woodnthings]

I use three basic table saw blades:
24 tooth for ripping
40 or 50 tooth general purpose/combination for 90% of my cuts
60 tooth for cross cutting or 80 tooth for thin veneers.

This is all you need to know. Three different tooth count blades for the most common woodworking operations.
This does NOT include specialty materials like Melamine, thin veneer plywood, constant cuts in MDF or Masonite. etc.

 

[Rebelwork]

I would research more and check the manufacturers recommendations..

 

[Fried Chicken]

I ordered a CMT Industrial blade.

Now I'm looking at my 12" miter saw blade: It kind of struggled to go through 3/4" pine... suggesting to me the Diablo blade from the previous owner needs either sharpening or replacement.

Now same question but for Miter saw: What blade? Multiple blades? "General Purpose"?

 

[woodnthings]

Staying with CMT blades this one would be great, rake angle of 5 degrees:

CMT P12072S ITK Plus Finish Sliding Compound Saw Blade, 12 x 72 Teeth, 10° ATB+Shear with 1-Inch bore - Miter Saw Blades - Amazon.com

CMT P12072S ITK Plus Finish Sliding Compound Saw Blade, 12 x 72 Teeth, 10° ATB+Shear with 1-Inch bore - Miter Saw Blades - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Or for more money and a 7 degree rake:

CMT ORANGE TOOLS 253.072.12 ITK COMP MITER 12"x72x1" - Amazon.com

CMT ORANGE TOOLS 253.072.12 ITK COMP MITER 12"x72x1" - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Fried Chicken]

Staying with CMT blades this one would be great, negative rake angle of 5 degrees:

CMT P12072S ITK Plus Finish Sliding Compound Saw Blade, 12 x 72 Teeth, 10° ATB+Shear with 1-Inch bore - Miter Saw Blades - Amazon.com

CMT P12072S ITK Plus Finish Sliding Compound Saw Blade, 12 x 72 Teeth, 10° ATB+Shear with 1-Inch bore - Miter Saw Blades - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Or for more money and a negative 7 degree rake:

CMT ORANGE TOOLS 253.072.12 ITK COMP MITER 12"x72x1" - Amazon.com

CMT ORANGE TOOLS 253.072.12 ITK COMP MITER 12"x72x1" - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Do you have firsthand experience with these? Isn't the ITK line from CMT a budget line? (Both linked items are ITK).

I actually ordered the 10" General Purpose blade (40-tooth). I was going to wait for it to get here and see how I like it.

 

[woodnthings]

Do you have firsthand experience with these? Isn't the ITK line from CMT a budget line? (Both linked items are ITK).

(NOPE, no experience.)
I ordered a CMT Industrial blade.

Now I'm looking at my 12" miter saw blade:
I actually ordered the 10" General Purpose blade (40-tooth). I was going to wait for it to get here and see how I like it.

Isn't that a table saw blade? With 40 teeth it's not suited for a miter saw.

I looked for a 12" CMT with a tooth count greater than 60 for a tearout free crosscut, and these came up, 72 teeth.
Mine are 80 and 96 tooth blades.
You can see all the CMT blades here:

CMT

Made in Italy

www.amazon.com

 

[Fried Chicken]

Isn't that a table saw blade? With 40 teeth it's not suited for a miter saw.

I looked for a 12" CMT with a tooth count greater than 60 for a tearout free crosscut, and these came up, 72 teeth.
Mine are 80 and 96 tooth blades.
You can see all the CMT blades here:

CMT

Made in Italy

www.amazon.com

The 10" 40-tooth is for the table saw (Craftsman version of the Ryobi BT3000 to be exact). The 12" I'm now needing is for the miter saw.

 

[woodnthings]

The 10" 40-tooth is for the table saw (Craftsman version of the Ryobi BT3000 to be exact). The 12" I'm now needing is for the miter saw.

That's what I figured and that's why I posted 12" CMT blades. OK?
When asking about saw blades for a specific machine or application, give the brand, model number, blade size, arbor size and tooth count,
This will avoid confusion and provide you with the best possible advice.

Now I'm looking at my 12" miter saw blade: It kind of struggled to go through 3/4" pine... suggesting to me the Diablo blade from the previous owner needs either sharpening or replacement.
Now same question but for Miter saw: What blade? Multiple blades? "General Purpose"?

 

[highfigh]

I'm not willing to spend that much, but it does underscore my idea to buy a high quality single blade.
I just never change blades lol

How long does it take for your blade to need sharpening or replacement? I bought my Woodworker II in 1994 because I had access to a 10" saw at work, but not at home. I bought my 10" in 2001 but hadn't been able to use it between 1997 and that time because I had left the company where I could use the saw. I have used it for everything but dado cutting since then and have only needed to have it sharpened twice, even after cutting through a few nails.

I hemmed and hawed about buying one every year at the Woodworking Show and finally bought after the price went up, but they had a discount. If I change brands now, I would only do it if I can return the new blade if it doesn't cut as well.

 

[Fried Chicken]

That's what I figured and that's why I posted 12" CMT blades. OK?
When asking about saw blades for a specific machine or application, give the brand, model number, blade size, arbor size and tooth count,
This will avoid confusion and provide you with the best possible advice.

Well: Bosch Glide 12" Miter Saw with a standard arbor, standard miter blade, general purpose b/c I use it for everything but don't see myself ever changing the blade?

Speed of cut is very low priority for me for both the table and miter saw, unless we're really talking a snails pace here. I could probably get away with a steel blade if I had someone nearby to sharpen it.

Cleanliness of cut is higher priority, but that depends on the tradeoffs as well: if it dulls instantly when running through hardwood that's no good. If it's utterly unsuitable for one type of wood that's also no good.

Maybe my attitude is flawed: maybe I should have multiple blades and swap them out as needed... The Bosch Glide has onboard tools so there's that.

 

[Fried Chicken]

Woah buddy, now this is a saw blade!

CMT 285.640.10 General Purpose 10" Blade 40-tooth.

YOW this thing is sharp. The carbide on it shines. There's a lot of mass in here, and the kerf is large the Diablo mitering blade I had in here before.

 

[woodnthings]

Here's the specs. It has a .126" wide kerf , that's a full kerf blade:
CMT 285.640.10 Orange Chrome General Purpose Blade 10" x T40 HiATB,D 10 254mm | T 50 | B 5/8 | K .126 | P .087
It's selling for $67.00 on Amazon, not too bad for that quality. Good Choice.

 

[Elisabeth_K.]

I am using this blade on my miter saw and am very happy with it.

Oshlun SBW-120072N 12-Inch 72 Tooth Negative Hook Thin Kerf Finishing ATB Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor for Sliding Miter and Radial Arm Saws - Amazon.com

Oshlun SBW-120072N 12-Inch 72 Tooth Negative Hook Thin Kerf Finishing ATB Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor for Sliding Miter and Radial Arm Saws - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Biotec]

I have four DeWalt 12 inch miter saw blades
all 12 inch 32t, 40t, 60t, 80t.
Bought the saw about 2002 or about 23 years ago came with 60 tooth and bought a 40 tooth for it it needs replacing but have not done so yet. May just get them sharpened. At the moment I can't find the 40 tooth but I've n seen it a many weeks ago buried in the pile saw blades I have.

A two pack that was a 32 tooth and 82 tooth bought in May of 21. For $53 for the pair.
The same time I bought a 60 tooth blade same May of 2021 for $27 mostly use the 6o tooth blade.
I kept the old one thinking I might have a sharpened at the time being only $27 it didn't seem feasible to go down and get it sharpened. Now the same blade is worth a lot more money. about $50 at lowes. About $2 less at Amazon and it's delivered.

It appears that with all the blades I have is spares I have 21 different size all blades. This does not include the ones that are on the saws themselves.

12 inch for sliding miter saw DeWalt 708
10 inch for rigid 2400-1 table saw
10 in for radial arm saw some are 40 + years old. these need sharpening and or replacing not sure about where to buy the Replacements yet.
8 and 1/2 inch blade blades for the DeWalt 7485 small table saw mostly mostly for small hobby work.
7 1/4 inch Blades for the small hand saw
one 6 1/2 blade for dewalt 939

year 2003

 

[DrRobert]

I used a CMT miter saw blade in my Bosch axial glide -- before I sold it.

The quality will be on par with what you're seeing in the one you got.