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Title: Best Saw Blade for MDF?
Post by: RetroGreg on April 14, 2008, 10:46:42 am

Hello,

What type of circular saw blade is best for cutting 3/4" MDF? Specifically, how many teeth should the blade have?

Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Best Saw Blade for MDF?
Post by: paulscade on April 14, 2008, 02:07:45 pm

After reading other posts on this forum... I've seen recommendations of 40 and 60 tooth blades for MDF.

I decided to go with the 40 for my first project (currently in process).

Cuts smooth... no rips... no burns.

... of course... I think that it helps that it's a sharp new blade.

Title: Re: Best Saw Blade for MDF?
Post by: Doctor Ugs on April 14, 2008, 10:57:21 pm

i bought a 150 teeth saw blade for my project.
No problems here.

Title: Re: Best Saw Blade for MDF?
Post by: shardian on April 14, 2008, 11:46:16 pm

Quote from: paulscade on April 14, 2008, 02:07:45 pm

... of course... I think that it helps that it's a sharp new blade.

That is pretty much the key there. I just have the standard 40 tooth blade on my saw and it cuts MDF just fine. I have a 60 tooth blade, but have never felt the need for it yet. I wouldn't use anything too nice though, because MDF is rough on blades.

Title: Re: Best Saw Blade for MDF?
Post by: RetroGreg on April 15, 2008, 10:41:02 am

Thanks for the advice. I'll go with the 40 tooth.