The best way to get the most from your table saw is to use the right blade for the specific cut you need to make. Most woodworkers need to make rip and crosscuts in solid wood and cut plywood sheets. This is where the Infinity Tools 3-Pc. Professional Saw Blade Package (00-SBP3.N) shines.
Why three blades? In short, because the three blades in this package will cover all bases so you can crosscut, rip, and work in all types of plywood and sheet goods without compromise. Let's take a look at each blade and when you might use it.
The Ripper (010-024) is the first saw blade in this package and one that every woodworker should have. It has 24 teeth and is designed specifically to make ripping cuts in hardwoods and softwoods.
Each tooth on this table saw blade has a flat top grind and an aggressive 20° positive rake that reduces feeding effort even in thick hardwoods like oak and ash. This is the saw blade you should be using to make glue-up ready rip cuts in any thickness of hardwoods, but especially in wood 3/4" thick and thicker. The flat-top grind also has the benefits of making a truly flat bottomed groove and can be used for joinery like box joints or splines.
The Combo-Max (010-050) is a true jack of all trades. It is designed to do a good job at cross-cutting, ripping, and cutting sheet goods. This is a table saw blade that you can put in your saw and leave most of the time. With 50 teeth this blade gets its name because it can make a combination of cuts and has a combination of teeth known as an ATB-R grind.
"ATB" stands for alternate top bevel meaning that 4 out of every 5 teeth have 15° top bevel that scores material like a knife for clean cross-cuts in solid wood and plywood and "R" stands for raker. This raker tooth has an extra deep gullet which is easy to see and gives the Combo-Max a distinct look. This tooth acts like a plow and helps when making rip cuts. The raker tooth on the Combo-Max is specifically called a "Chamfered Raker" and has its corners chamfered off, making it extremely durable so the blade will stay sharp longer.
The Ultra-Smooth 80 Tooth Blade (010-080) is designed to produce the smoothest crosscuts possible in hardwood and an absolutely beautiful splinter-free cut in delicate veneered plywoods.
This blade features a High ATB grind, meaning that the top of each tooth is ground to a 40° bevel, producing a super sharp tooth edge that scores wood fibers like a surgeon's scalpel. This is the blade you will want on your saw when you absolutely must have splinter-free crosscuts, and it will be your go-to blade when cutting expensive cabinet grade plywood and melamine.
All Infinity circular saw blades are made to extremely high standards using only the best materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Each blade starts with a cold-rolled steel body and the best C4 micro-grain carbide teeth. Rather than applying paint we "Chrome Armor" coat each blade, making them extremely resistant to corrosion, easier to clean, and cooler running. If you would like to learn more about our manufacturing process and how each Infinity saw blade is made, be sure to check out our Saw Blade University. Get the most out of your table by purchasing this great money-saving package today 3-Pc. Professional Saw Blade Package (00-SBP3.N).
