Circular Saw Blade for Wood: How to Choose Teeth, Diameter and Bore
Choose a circular saw blade for wood by cut type, teeth, diameter and bore. Compare rip, crosscut, general and laminate cuts with catalog examples.
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A circular saw blade for wood is chosen first by the cut — rip, crosscut, general purpose, or laminate — and then by diameter, bore (arbor) and tooth count. Fewer teeth clear chips faster and suit ripping; more teeth usually leave a cleaner edge. XinYu Tools Furniture Series and Panel Trimming Blades are TCT and PCD circular blades for furniture work, panel edge trimming, and panel-saw scoring. Published main-blade diameters run from 255 mm to 400 mm (10–16 in). Solid-wood ripping sizes are offered on request, not as a fixed list.
Match the blade to the cut
A wood cutting blade is not interchangeable just because the diameter fits.
| Cut type | What it is for | Typical tooth plan (general practice) | In the XinYu Tools catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rip | Solid wood, along the grain | Fewer teeth, wide gullets; often a flat or modest ATB tooth | Solid Wood Ripping — sizes and tooth counts on request |
| Crosscut | Across the grain | More teeth, usually ATB, for a cleaner end-grain face | Furniture Series main blades; grind is ATB / TCG or ATB / Combination, confirmed on the model |
| General purpose | Mixed rip and crosscut in one shift | Mid-range tooth counts; sometimes a combination (mixed) tooth group | Furniture Series main blades for mixed wood and panel work |
| Laminate / melamine / coated board | Chip-sensitive faces on MDF, particleboard and laminated panels | Higher tooth counts; TCG or ATB, often with a scoring blade | Furniture Series main blades plus scoring blades; see How to Choose a Saw Blade for MDF and Chipboard |
| Edge trimming | Cleaning or sizing plywood and wood-based panel edges | High tooth count; ATB on the published Panel Trimming line | Panel Trimming Blades, 255–320 mm (10–13 in), 3.2 mm kerf |
The “typical tooth plan” column is standard industry practice, not test data and not a substitute for the grind on the model page. If a grind is listed as “On request,” confirm it in the RFQ.
Tooth count and cut finish
Tooth count (Z) must be read with diameter. A 120-tooth blade on a 255 mm (10 in) saw is a fine-pitch blade; the same 120 teeth on a much larger blade would be a coarser pitch. For a given diameter, lower tooth counts feed more freely in solid wood (the usual starting point for ripping). Higher tooth counts reduce the chip load per tooth and are the usual starting point for crosscuts, furniture parts and laminated panels.
The table uses published XinYu Tools models as examples, not a complete catalog, and makes no claim about feed speed or tool life.
| Model | Series | Diameter | Bore | Teeth | Tooth grind | Kerf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN-T-255-100T | Furniture, TCT | 255 mm (10 in) | 25.4 / 30 / 50 mm | 100 | ATB / Combination | 3.2 mm |
| FN-T-255-120T | Furniture, TCT | 255 mm (10 in) | 25.4 / 30 / 50 mm | 120 | ATB / Combination | 3.2 mm |
| FN-T-300-72T | Furniture, TCT | 300 mm (12 in) | 30 mm | 72 | ATB / TCG | 3.2 mm |
| FN-T-300-96T | Furniture, TCT | 300 mm (12 in) | 30 mm | 96 | ATB / TCG | 3.2 mm |
| FN-T-350-84T | Furniture, TCT | 350 mm | 30 mm | 84 | On request | 3.5 / 4.4 mm |
| FN-T-400-84T | Furniture, TCT | 400 mm (16 in) | 60 / 75 mm | 84 | ATB / TCG | 4.4 mm |
| PT-T-255-100T | Panel Trimming, TCT | 255 mm (10 in) | 25.4 / 30 / 50 mm | 100 | ATB | 3.2 mm |
| PT-T-305-120T | Panel Trimming, TCT | 305 mm (12 in) | 25.4 / 30 mm | 120 | ATB | 3.2 mm |
Plate thickness and maximum RPM are “On request.” Inch values follow the site (350 mm is listed without a nominal inch size). Other sizes, bores and tooth counts are available on request. PCD equivalents include FN-D-300-96T and FN-D-400-84T. A PCD-tipped version can also be requested on a TCT model.
Tooth grind: ATB, TCG, combination and scoring
The grind should match the material, not only the machine.
- ATB (alternate top bevel). Alternate teeth are beveled in opposite directions. This is the usual grind for crosscutting wood and for many general-purpose blades, because the corners shear fibers. All published Panel Trimming models are ATB.
- TCG (triple chip grind). A trapezoidal tooth is followed by a flat raker. TCG is widely used on laminates, particleboard and other coated or abrasive boards.
- ATB / TCG. On Furniture main blades, the model can be supplied in either grind. Choose the option in the RFQ; do not infer it from the model code.
- ATB / Combination. Used on the 255 mm Furniture main blades. Combination means mixed tooth groups; confirm the grouping when you enquire.
- Inverted trapezoid (conical scoring). Used so a panel saw can pre-cut the underside of a laminated board. Examples: FN-SC-T-120-24T (120 mm / 5 in, kerf 3.0 / 4.0 mm, bore 20 / 22 mm, 24T) and FN-SC-D-180-36T (180 mm / 7 in, kerf 4.3 / 5.3 mm, bore 30 mm, 36T).
A short glossary is already on the site: ATB vs TCG Teeth. Hook angle is not published on the current wood-series tables; ask for it if the machine or material requires it.
Diameter and bore
Diameter must stay inside the machine’s capacity and guard. Common sizes in the wood catalog are 255 mm (10 in), 300 or 305 mm (12 in), 320 mm (13 in), 350 mm, 380 mm (15 in) and 400 mm (16 in). Fitting a larger blade than the saw allows is unsafe.
The bore must match the arbor. Published bores include 25.4 mm (1 in) and 30 mm on most 255–320 mm blades; 50 mm on some 255 mm blades; 60 / 75 mm on 380 mm and 400 mm Furniture main blades; and 20 / 22 mm, 30 mm, 45 mm or 50 mm on scoring blades, depending on the model. Do not bore out a blade or force it onto a smaller arbor. If your arbor is not listed, request a custom bore.
For diameters, arbors and kerf on table saws and sliding table saws, see Table Saw Blade Guide: Sizes, Tooth Counts and Blade Types.
What to put in the RFQ
Request a quote — or write to info@xinyutools.com — and include: material (species or panel type, thickness, any laminate); cut (rip, crosscut, mixed, panel sizing, or edge trimming); machine model plus the required diameter and bore; preferred tooth count and grind, or the finish you need; quantity; and TCT or PCD. Other sizes, bores and tooth counts are available on request. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FAQ
How many teeth should a circular saw blade for wood have?
It depends on diameter and on the cut. On published 255 mm (10 in) and 300–305 mm (12 in) wood blades, listed tooth counts run from 72T to 120T for furniture and panel-trimming work. Lower counts for solid-wood ripping are not listed as fixed models; request those sizes and include the timber and machine.
Can one wood cutting blade do both ripping and crosscutting?
A general-purpose or combination grind is often used for mixed cuts. It is a compromise: it will not clear chips as freely as a dedicated rip blade, nor finish as cleanly as a high-tooth crosscut or laminate blade. For long ripping shifts or high-volume laminated panels, use a dedicated blade — and a scorer on a panel saw.
Is a 10 inch blade the same as 255 mm?
Yes. 255 mm is the usual metric listing for a 10 in circular saw blade, and 300 mm or 305 mm is the usual listing for 12 in. Confirm the exact diameter, kerf and bore on the model row; inch figures on the site are nominal.
Do I need a scoring blade as well as the main wood blade?
If you size laminated MDF or particleboard on a sliding table saw or beam saw, a conical scoring blade pre-cuts the underside and limits chipping. Furniture Series includes TCT and PCD scoring blades at 120 mm, 180 mm and 200 mm. Edge trimming of plywood is covered by the Panel Trimming line.