Saw blade question

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

Just wondering what size(tooth) saw blades do you guys use to cut mdf. I recently bought a table saw at a local lawn shop. Works well but, I’m burning the sh!t out of my cuts. Not sure what blade is on the saw, the writing is faded off. I want to replace the blade but want some opinions on what blade to get. The current blade that came with the saw is a very wide tooth blade.

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

What size? 10"? I love Diablo blades.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

What size? 10"? I love Diablo blades.

yep, 10”
What about the tooth count?

 

[Kickstand Premium Member]

I use Diablo as well.
I find that the more teeth the better the cut with MDF but that's just my preference.
Just replace the blade with a new on and I'm sure it will work a lot better.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

yep, 10”
What about the tooth count?

60

 

[LsGuy]

If you are burning the wood, either the blade is dull, you aren't cutting fast enough, or your tooth count is too high (unlikely with mdf). The blade I use is a Diablo 90 tooth 10 incher. Works well on my MDF, pvc, and plexi. Works great on plywood and most general soft/hard woods, but if I rip them it does try to burn some.

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

If you are burning the wood, either the blade is dull, you aren't cutting fast enough, or your tooth count is too high (unlikely with mdf). The blade I use is a Diablo 90 tooth 10 incher. Works well on my MDF, pvc, and plexi. Works great on plywood and most general soft/hard woods, but if I rip them it does try to burn some.

Blade is prob dull and I’m prob not cutting fast enough. This table saw is intimidating,lol. I’ll switch out the blade and see what happens then

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Blade is prob dull and I’m prob not cutting fast enough. This table saw is intimidating,lol. I’ll switch out the blade and see what happens then

You'll notice a night and day difference with a new quality blade like the Diablo 60 or 90tpi .