TS 75 Rip Blades - 16 Teeth versus 18 Teeth

[kdzito]

Is there any noticeable difference in the cut quality between the 16 and 18 teeth TS 75 blades?

I have the 16 now and should I even consider purchasing the 18 or is it a moot point?

 

[kdzito]

Can anyone chime in please?

 

[waho6o9]

http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/panther-standard-saw-blades/p/496305/

I didn't know there were 2 different Panther blades for the TS75, thanks for that.

I'm not sure which one I have so I can't give a comparison, however, I doubt you could tell the difference when in use.

One reason to have a spare Panther blade is to always have one on hand incase you have to ship one out for sharpening.

 

[bkharman]

I have used the "standard " blade for several years. I rip maple, poplar, MDF and other pitch and resin coated wood. It works a peach most of the time. Ripping 2" maple I get burn on occasion, but it isn't bad at all.

Cheers. Bryan.

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[leakyroof]

Is one an older blade that's superseded by a new number?  I ran into this with two 55 blades that had different kerfs and I think tooth counts as well. Festool sold them side by side to get the old number /stock out of distribution.  Looking at Bobs page, one TS75 is called Panther and the other is Standard, but is not a Universal blade.  Fun.... [big grin]. Why does Festool do this....
I see the Panther is an ATB grind, did anyone see what the tooth pattern was for the Standard blade?

 

[kdzito]

My gut is telling me that there is no discernible difference between the cut quality of the two.  I won't be spending $83 more.

 

[kdzito]

All in this thread thanks for your comments too!

 

[waho6o9]

Thanks Leakyroof.

The Panther blade is 16 tooth and the other one is a standard 18 tooth blade.

Price: $78.00
Item #: 495378
Panther 16-Tooth Saw Blade, TS 75 (210 mm)
Status: In StockQuantity

Price: $83.00
Item #: 495379
Standard 18-Tooth Saw Blade, TS 75 (210 mm)
Status: In Stock

 

[leakyroof]

The 16T blade has a more aggressive 28* hook angle vs the 18T 20* hook angle. Both are same width at 2.6mm. Probably not much difference in cut quality but the 16T should cut faster by design.

. That's the info I was wondering about....

 

[kdzito]

The 16T blade has a more aggressive 28* hook angle vs the 18T 20* hook angle. Both are same width at 2.6mm. Probably not much difference in cut quality but the 16T should cut faster by design.

. That's the info I was wondering about....

Thanks, this is also what I really wanted to know.