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• Suitable for both ripping (with the grain) and crosscutting (across the grain)
• Little to no tear out
• Most common tooth grind
• Fragile point of tips are prone to damage and wear
• Typically used on general purpose and finishing blades
• Balanced cutting force
• Best wear resistance
• Extra care must be taken to sharpen properly
• Good chip flow
• Typically used for cutting metal, aluminum, plastic, and solid surface materials
• Cuts on both sides of the kerf at the same time
• Twice as effective as ATB grinds for fast cutting
• Balanced cutting reduces stress on the plate
• Higher amounts of chipping and tear out
• Typically used for ripping (with the grain) and specialty applications
• Great for both ripping (with the grain) and crosscutting (across the grain)
• Produces a smooth cut with little to no tear out
• Fragile point of leading tip is prone to damage and wear
• Typically used on general purpose and combination blades
• More acute top bevel grind and longer teeth than a regular ATB grind
• Extra fine cuts in man made materials without using a scoring blade
• Very fragile point of tips are prone to damage and wear
• Typically used for chip free cuts in acrylics, Formica®, laminates, and melamine
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