Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Router: What It Handles and Its Limits
The M18 FUEL compact router brings 1.25 horsepower and up to 31,000 RPM to a cordless trim router. Here is what it does well and where a corded router still makes sense.
The M18 FUEL compact router brings 1.25 horsepower and up to 31,000 RPM to a cordless trim router. Here is what it does well and where a corded router still makes sense.
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Blade quality changes both how quickly a saw moves through wood and how smooth the cut edge looks. Here is what drives each effect and how to match a blade to your work.
More teeth on a saw blade generally leave a smoother cut on wood, but each tooth removes less material, so the cut is slower. Fewer teeth cut faster and leave a rougher edge.
Rip blades have fewer, larger teeth for cutting along the grain, while crosscut blades have more, smaller teeth for cutting across it. Knowing which one fits the cut keeps your plywood cuts cleaner and safer.