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  • I've had problems in the past crosscutting with a track saw and new blade on more exotic species of timber the worst being wenge. Not so much in terms of surface chipping, although it has happened, but when the saw breaks through on the side at the end of the cut. A blade with a high tooth count certainly helps so I've got into the habit having one that I put on when doing such cuts.

  • Yeah you're right, I hadn't considered that benefit. In that scenario I normally put a piece of scrap butted against the side end of the cut to prevent the chip out. Stops that dust ejection as the blade exits the piece too.

    Out of interest what blade/saw are you using?

  • I use a Bosch saw and usually a 40t Freud blade, I find Freud blades to be excellent and they are my go to for all of my tools. However they don't make a blade with a higher tooth count for a 165mm saw so normally go for one of the 52t Axminster ones.

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