Table Saw Blade Guide: Sizes, Tooth Counts and Blade Types
Table saw blade sizes from 10 to 16 in, plus tooth counts, arbor/bore, kerf, and scoring blades for sliding table and panel saws. Catalog examples included.
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A table saw blade is specified by diameter, bore (arbor), tooth count, grind and kerf, and those figures must fit the saw you run — a table saw, sliding table saw, or beam / panel saw. Common industrial diameters in the XinYu Tools 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). Published bores are mainly 25.4 mm (1 in) and 30 mm, with larger bores on some 380–400 mm blades and on scoring blades. For laminated panels, the main blade is usually paired with a conical scoring blade.
Maximum diameter, arbor size and operating speed come from the saw manufacturer. Current wood-series pages list maximum RPM as “On request”; do not guess an RPM from diameter alone.
Table saw, sliding table saw and panel saw
“Table saw blade” covers more than one machine class:
- Table saw. A blade rising through a fixed table, usually guarded for a 255 mm (10 in) or 305 mm (12 in) maximum, used for solid wood and smaller panel work.
- Sliding table saw. The table carries the panel past the blade. Main-blade diameters are often 300–400 mm (about 12–16 in); many machines also take a scorer.
- Beam saw / panel saw. A powered carriage travels over the board. A dedicated scorer is standard when the board is laminated.
There is no separate “table saw only” line. The blades that fit these machines sit in two series:
- Furniture Series — main blades for panel and solid-wood furniture, plus TCT and PCD scoring blades. Solid-wood ripping sizes are available on request.
- Panel Trimming Blades — ATB TCT blades, 255–320 mm (10–13 in), 3.2 mm kerf, for plywood and wood-based panel edge trimming.
For teeth and grind on wood in general, see Circular Saw Blade for Wood. For MDF and particleboard, see How to Choose a Saw Blade for MDF and Chipboard.
Common sizes: millimetres and inches
Order by the metric diameter on the model page. Inch sizes are nominal equivalents.
| Nominal size | Metric diameter | Example published models |
|---|---|---|
| 10 in | 255 mm | Furniture FN-T-255-100T / FN-T-255-120T; Panel Trimming PT-T-255-100T / PT-T-255-120T |
| 12 in | 300 mm or 305 mm | Furniture FN-T-300-72T / FN-T-300-96T; Panel Trimming PT-T-305-80T to PT-T-305-120T |
| 13 in | 320 mm | PT-T-320-120T |
| — | 350 mm | FN-T-350-84T (kerf 3.5 / 4.4 mm) |
| 15 in | 380 mm | FN-T-380-84T |
| 16 in | 400 mm | FN-T-400-84T |
Never fit a blade larger than the saw’s rated capacity. Other diameters are available on request if the machine allows them.
Arbor, bore and kerf
The bore must match the arbor. A loose fit is unsafe; a smaller bore cannot be forced on.
| Bore on the published wood blades | Also written as | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| 25.4 mm | 1 in | Option on 255 mm, 305 mm and 320 mm Furniture and Panel Trimming blades |
| 30 mm | — | The most common listing on 255–350 mm main blades; also on FN-SC-D-180-36T |
| 50 mm | — | Option on some 255 mm main blades; also on FN-SC-D-200-36T |
| 60 / 75 mm | — | FN-T-380-84T and FN-T-400-84T (and the PCD equivalents) |
| 20 / 22 mm | — | 120 mm scoring blades, TCT and PCD |
| 45 mm | — | FN-SC-T-200-36T |
North American contractor saws often use a 5/8 in (15.875 mm) arbor, which is not in the published list — request a custom bore rather than an unapproved reducer. European sliding table saws more often use 30 mm, already listed on most mid-size blades.
Kerf is the width of the tooth, not the plate thickness. On the current catalog, 255–320 mm Furniture and Panel Trimming blades are listed at 3.2 mm kerf, except where a model shows two options; FN-T-350-84T is 3.5 / 4.4 mm; 380 mm and 400 mm Furniture main blades are 4.4 mm. Scoring blades list two kerf options (see below). Plate thickness is “On request.” Kerf and plate are separate dimensions.
Tooth counts and blade types
Tooth count should follow the work, not a habit of “always 60 teeth on a 10 inch blade.” Published furniture and panel-trimming blades in the 10–12 in range are 72T to 120T, which suits clean furniture cuts, coated panels and edge trimming. Dedicated low-tooth rip blades are not listed as fixed models; Solid Wood Ripping is offered with sizes and tooth counts on request.
- Ripping solid wood — request a rip specification (lower tooth count, wide gullets) and include species and thickness.
- Crosscutting and furniture parts — mid-to-high tooth counts; Furniture main blades at 72T–96T are the published starting points. Confirm ATB or TCG in the RFQ.
- Laminated panels — a higher-tooth main blade plus a scorer on a sliding table or beam saw.
- Plywood and panel edge trimming — Panel Trimming ATB blades at 80T to 120T, 3.2 mm kerf.
Scoring blades for panel saws
On a sliding table saw or beam saw, the scoring blade pre-cuts the underside so the laminate does not chip when the main blade exits the board. These models are listed under Furniture Series.
| Model | Tip | Diameter | Kerf options | Bore | Teeth | Grind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FN-SC-T-120-24T | TCT | 120 mm (5 in) | 3.0 / 4.0 mm | 20 / 22 mm | 24 | Inverted trapezoid (conical scoring) |
| FN-SC-D-120-24T | PCD | 120 mm (5 in) | 3.0 / 4.0 mm | 20 / 22 mm | 24 | Inverted trapezoid (conical scoring) |
| FN-SC-D-180-36T | PCD | 180 mm (7 in) | 4.3 / 5.3 mm | 30 mm | 36 | Inverted trapezoid (conical scoring) |
| FN-SC-D-200-36T | PCD | 200 mm (8 in) | 4.3 / 5.3 mm | 50 mm | 36 | Inverted trapezoid (conical scoring) |
| FN-SC-T-200-36T | TCT (as listed) | 200 mm (8 in) | 4.3 / 5.3 mm | 45 mm | 36 | On request |
State both diameters, both bores and the main-blade kerf in the same RFQ so the pair can be checked together.
What to send in a table-saw RFQ
Request a quote and include: machine type and model; maximum blade diameter and the arbor / bore; material and cut (rip, crosscut, panel sizing, edge trimming); whether a scoring blade is fitted, plus its diameter, bore and current kerf; preferred model or tooth count and grind; quantity; and TCT or PCD. Other sizes, bores and tooth counts are available on request. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FAQ
What size table saw blade do I need?
Use the maximum diameter printed on the saw, then choose a blade no larger than that. In this catalog, 255 mm (10 in) and 300–305 mm (12 in) are the usual mid-size listings; 350 mm, 380 mm (15 in) and 400 mm (16 in) appear on larger sliding-table applications. Confirm the millimetre size, not only the inch label.
Is a 10 inch table saw blade 254 mm or 255 mm?
Industrial metric listings for a 10 in blade are commonly 255 mm (XinYu Tools uses 255 mm). A 12 in blade may be listed as 300 mm or 305 mm — these are not interchangeable without checking the machine. Always order by the millimetre diameter and the bore.
What tooth count is best for a table saw blade?
There is no single best count. Published furniture and panel-trimming blades at 10–12 in are 72T to 120T, which suits clean panel and furniture cuts. A lower-tooth rip blade for solid wood can be requested. For laminated panels, plan the main blade and the scorer as a pair.
Do I need a different blade for a sliding table saw than for a standard table saw?
Often you need a different specification, even if the diameter looks similar. Sliding table and beam saws that cut laminated panels usually need a scoring blade, and the arbor may be 30 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm or 75 mm rather than 25.4 mm. Send the machine model with the RFQ.