12 Inch Ripping Saw Blade For Heavy Cuts

12 inch ripping saw blade describes this Amana Tool circular saw blade with a 12 inch diameter, so it matches setups that are sized around that larger capacity and keeps long rip cuts within the blade's designed working range. The 1 inch arbor detail means the blade is built for machines using a 1 inch spindle, giving a solid mount that supports accurate running in table and radial arm saw applications. The 24 tooth count ties directly to fast, aggressive ripping, so material removes quickly along the grain when production speed is the priority. Its heavy duty ripping purpose defines it for demanding cuts on suitable stock, so it serves well in shop environments focused on throughput. As part of the Circular Saw Blades class for table and radial arm saws, it fits into workflows that rely on stationary saws for repeatable ripping passes.

Key Ripping Blade Details That Help Production

• The heavy-duty production ripping design focuses this blade on straight rip cuts, so operators can dedicate it to breaking down boards efficiently in ongoing runs.
• The low tooth count at 24 teeth reduces friction in the cut, which supports higher feed rates when pushing or feeding stock along the grain during long passes.
• The flat-top grind on each tooth presents a chisel-style cutting edge, giving a direct, square attack on the fibers that suits ripping more than crosscutting tasks.
• Deep gullets between teeth create space for chip clearance, which helps move waste out of the kerf and keeps the cut tracking straighter over extended production work.
• The thick plate construction adds stiffness to the blade body, which reduces vibration in use and supports smoother tracking and more consistent results on table and radial arm saws.

Ripping Blade Setup For Table And Radial Saws

As a saw blade in the Table and Radial Arm category, this 12 inch diameter, 1 inch arbor blade is aimed at fixed machinery where stable mounting is central to the workflow. The heavy duty ripping focus pairs well with power feeders, because the consistent feed pushes stock through the flat-top teeth at steady speed for uniform results. When used in gang-ripping operations, the low tooth count and deep gullets manage the higher chip load created by multiple rip lines, supporting cleaner evacuation of waste. The thick plate adds mass that resists deflection during these demanding operations, so the blade tracks more predictably through the material across repeated cuts.

How This Heavy Duty Ripping Blade Fits Workflows

Ripping Performance On Table And Radial Arm Saws

This Amana Tool 12 inch diameter circular saw blade with a 1 inch arbor is built for table and radial arm saw setups that handle serious ripping. In these machines, the larger diameter reaches through thicker or wider stock on straight rip cuts, tying into production work where boards are processed repeatedly. The 24 tooth count focuses the cut on fast material removal along the grain, which aligns with heavy-duty production ripping instead of fine finishing roles. Its flat-top grind tooth geometry gives a strong, straightforward bite into the fibers, supporting consistent rip lines when the machine and fence are dialed in. Deep gullets under each tooth provide room for chips to clear from the kerf, helping maintain feed speed over longer boards without loading the blade. In radial arm saw use, the same geometry and gullet depth contribute to a stable ripping pass when material is fed in line with the tooth path.

Built Features That Support Repeatable Chip Clearance

The low tooth count combined with deep gullets directly supports power feeder use, because each tooth is given space to carry away waste as the feeder maintains constant pressure and speed. This pairing matters in gang-ripping operations, where multiple parallel cuts generate high chip volume that must move away from the cut line to avoid heat and drag. The heavy-duty description and thick plate construction mean the blade body is engineered to resist vibration, helping the teeth engage the material more evenly from entry to exit. That stiffness is valuable when ripping at production feed rates, because a steadier plate keeps the kerf more uniform. As a Circular Saw Blades product for table and radial arm saws, it is positioned as part of a stationary saw workflow where consistent chip clearance, reduced vibration, and flat-top tooth geometry all combine to support repeatable ripping passes shift after shift.

Common Questions About This Ripping Saw Blade

Select This Blade For Focused Ripping Applications

The Amana Tool 12 inch diameter, 1 inch arbor, 24 tooth FTG heavy duty ripping saw blade, model 712240, brings together low tooth count, flat-top grind, deep gullets, and a thick plate to support demanding ripping on table and radial arm saws. Those combined details align with power feeder and gang-ripping workflows where fast material removal and consistent chip clearance are central. For shops that rely on stationary saws to handle ongoing rip cuts along the grain, this circular saw blade provides a focused solution tailored to heavy-duty production ripping tasks.