How to Prevent Tearout on a Table Saw

1

Install a zero-clearance insert around the blade.

Install a zero-clearance insert around the blade.

2

Use an alternating top bevel blade with at least 40-50 teeth.

Use an alternating top bevel blade with at least 40-50 teeth.

3

Clean the blade to remove any residue.

Clean the blade to remove any residue.

4

Sharpen the blade so it doesn't tear the wood.

Sharpen the blade so it doesn't tear the wood.

5

Place a piece of tape along the bottom of the cutting line.

Place a piece of tape along the bottom of the cutting line.

6

Point the side of the wood that won't be visible down.

Point the side of the wood that won't be visible down.

7

Cut with the grain on solid pieces of wood if possible.

Cut with the grain on solid pieces of wood if possible.

8

Make a scoring cut first.

Make a scoring cut first.

How to Prevent Tearout on a Table Saw

Steps

Install a zero-clearance insert around the blade.

Use an alternating top bevel blade with at least 40-50 teeth.

Clean the blade to remove any residue.

Sharpen the blade so it doesn't tear the wood.

Place a piece of tape along the bottom of the cutting line.

Point the side of the wood that won't be visible down.

Cut with the grain on solid pieces of wood if possible.

Make a scoring cut first.

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How to Prevent Tearout on a Table Saw

Steps

Install a zero-clearance insert around the blade.

Use an alternating top bevel blade with at least 40-50 teeth.

Clean the blade to remove any residue.

Sharpen the blade so it doesn't tear the wood.

Place a piece of tape along the bottom of the cutting line.

Point the side of the wood that won't be visible down.

Cut with the grain on solid pieces of wood if possible.

Make a scoring cut first.

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