Advantages of Thin KerfThey require less horsepower from the motor which helps to prolong motor lifeThey are available in many different kinds allowing them to cut a wide selection of different materialsThin Kerf blades produce slightly less sawdust than full kerf bladeIt is easier to push the wood through these slightly thinner bladesDisadvantages of Thin KerfThey may not be cut quite as true a cut as full kerf blade, depending on the material being cut, but still highly accurateThey can be re-sharpened, usually only about 6 times, but sometimes blade replacement almost the same cost as re-sharpening, Who Uses Thin Kerf blades? Micro Kerf is any blade that is approximately 1/16th inch or 1.587 mm, and is typically only found on 6-1/2", 7-1/4" inch, and similar smaller diameter blades. Saw Blade Kerf: Micro Kerf vs Thin Kerf vs Full Kerf - What You Should Know, As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, Woodworkweb is a participant in the GoAffPro Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site. 
As woodworkers we are very lucky to have such a wide choice of blades, not only in the thickness of the blades but also within each thickness there is often a wide choice of blades for almost every woodworking need. 
Watch it on Youtube:https://youtu.be/YZhpkqSuqEM. 
Full (or thick) Kerf versus Thin Kerf and what about Micro Kerf? 
Advantages to Full KerfThey will make the truest cuts because of the blade thicknessThey will require the re-sharpening less often and will be able to be re-sharpened more often than thin kerf blades, which all means less cost and less loss of timeFull blades will have a full line of blades, including specialized blades for cutting every type of material available from natural wood, plywood MDF, plastics, thin metals, and general-purpose type blades.Full Kerf DisadvantagesRequire larger amounts of saw horsepower at least 2hp and often 3 to 5 hpFull Kerf can be used on lower power saws for limited and special cuttingFull Kerf blades are noisy and create more sawdustThese blades are harder to push the wood through the saw, especially hardwoods, because of the thickness of the blade. 
Woodworkers who need very fine cuts such as making inlays, intarsia, or anyone cutting small wooden pieces. 
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==================================================================================================Thin Kerf blades, at approximately 3/32 inch or 2.381mm, were developed to meet the needs of job site carpenters, hobbyist woodworkers, and anyone who uses lower and under-powered table saws or chop saws, sliding miter, and other similar dedicated cross-cutting saws. 
Almost everyone who does woodworking will have a use for thin kerf blades but they are specifically used in lower powered table saws and crosscut saws, commercial businesses tend to use thin kerf on a more limited basis, ===================================================================================================. Advantages of Micro Kerf They produce noticeably less sawdust than thicker bladesMicro Kerf blades create noticeably fewer amounts of sawdustThe blades cost much less than thin and full kerf blades, Disadvantages of Micro Kerf Depth of cut is somewhat less being around 1-3/4" depending on the saw versionThere is a more limited selection of wood blades in this family of smaller diameter bladesSaw cuts are considered "rougher" as there can be some "blade wander" with these thinnest of bladesBlades are not as robust as thin or full kerf because of their inherent thin bodyThey are not economical to re-sharpen, often only costing between $8 and $15 depending on teeth numbers and blade quality. 
Full Kerf blades are big, thick, heavy blades and because of this, they need large horsepower motors to not only spin the blades but to cut wood at the same time. 
Who Used Micro Kerf Blades, anyone who uses portable corded or cordless circular saws or other similar portable saw, Carpenters, Home DIYers, Home woodworking hobbyists, Commercial businesses who need quick portable cuts. The DURALINE HI-A/T eliminates the need for a small scoring saw blade on table saw work. 
Like many things when you know the answer it's easy, and when you understand the reasons "why" it just makes blade selection and blade purchases so much easier and getting the right blade for the right job. Thanks for making such a great blade. I've been trying different blades recommended by friends, but I have to go back to the WWII. 
Need help picking the correct Forrest Saw Blade or accessory? Reduced yearly sharpening costs - Less machine downtime. The 40 points slice through thin bottom layers with no tears or chips. There are no secrets about blade kerf but there are pros and cons about what you should use and what you might need to purchase and to make things easier I have tried to lay things out in something of a point form Full Kerf and sometimes called Thick Kerf are blades that are approximately 1/8th inch thick or 3.175mm. 
There are no standards on blade thickness, and some manufactures even vary the thickness, very slightly, within their own lines. Steve. Even when it's not at its sharpest, it still cuts better than others. 
In many cases, this wood can be hardened MDF, 2-inch oak, or other thick hardwood materials, which requires a lot of power like 3 to 5 horsepower, in order to get the job done. Because of this, all thicknesses are given as approximate since thousandths of an inch or millimeter are typically insignificant. 
Who Uses Full Kerf BladesPretty much any organization that uses a table saw a lot such as commercial builders, cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and industrial plants because they like the variety of blades and they get a lot of use out of the blades before they need re-sharpening, and the re-sharpening saves them money.
As woodworkers we are very lucky to have such a wide choice of blades, not only in the thickness of the blades but also within each thickness there is often a wide choice of blades for almost every woodworking need. Watch it on Youtube:https://youtu.be/YZhpkqSuqEM. Full (or thick) Kerf versus Thin Kerf and what about Micro Kerf? Advantages to Full KerfThey will make the truest cuts because of the blade thicknessThey will require the re-sharpening less often and will be able to be re-sharpened more often than thin kerf blades, which all means less cost and less loss of timeFull blades will have a full line of blades, including specialized blades for cutting every type of material available from natural wood, plywood MDF, plastics, thin metals, and general-purpose type blades.Full Kerf DisadvantagesRequire larger amounts of saw horsepower at least 2hp and often 3 to 5 hpFull Kerf can be used on lower power saws for limited and special cuttingFull Kerf blades are noisy and create more sawdustThese blades are harder to push the wood through the saw, especially hardwoods, because of the thickness of the blade. Woodworkers who need very fine cuts such as making inlays, intarsia, or anyone cutting small wooden pieces. All the questions I get on blade kerf, including what size of blade should I use? All rights reserved unless otherwise provided as noted, please report any copyright infringements to the email noted elswhere on this site. MOST DURALINE Hi-A/T's ARE IN STOCK FOR QUICK SHIPMENT! Blades for Finger Joints, Square Cut Box Joints, Rabbets, Grooves, & Dovetails, Non-Ferrous for Cutting Copper, Aluminum & Brass, INDUSTRIAL SAW BLADES Popular Machinery & Tools, Hardiplank Polycrystalline Diamond Series. All logos and trademarks in this site are property of woodworkweb and/or their respective owner(s). ==================================================================================================Thin Kerf blades, at approximately 3/32 inch or 2.381mm, were developed to meet the needs of job site carpenters, hobbyist woodworkers, and anyone who uses lower and under-powered table saws or chop saws, sliding miter, and other similar dedicated cross-cutting saws. Almost everyone who does woodworking will have a use for thin kerf blades but they are specifically used in lower powered table saws and crosscut saws, commercial businesses tend to use thin kerf on a more limited basis, ===================================================================================================. Advantages of Micro Kerf They produce noticeably less sawdust than thicker bladesMicro Kerf blades create noticeably fewer amounts of sawdustThe blades cost much less than thin and full kerf blades, Disadvantages of Micro Kerf Depth of cut is somewhat less being around 1-3/4" depending on the saw versionThere is a more limited selection of wood blades in this family of smaller diameter bladesSaw cuts are considered "rougher" as there can be some "blade wander" with these thinnest of bladesBlades are not as robust as thin or full kerf because of their inherent thin bodyThey are not economical to re-sharpen, often only costing between $8 and $15 depending on teeth numbers and blade quality. Full Kerf blades are big, thick, heavy blades and because of this, they need large horsepower motors to not only spin the blades but to cut wood at the same time. Who Used Micro Kerf Blades, anyone who uses portable corded or cordless circular saws or other similar portable saw, Carpenters, Home DIYers, Home woodworking hobbyists, Commercial businesses who need quick portable cuts. The DURALINE HI-A/T eliminates the need for a small scoring saw blade on table saw work. Like many things when you know the answer it's easy, and when you understand the reasons "why" it just makes blade selection and blade purchases so much easier and getting the right blade for the right job. Thanks for making such a great blade. I've been trying different blades recommended by friends, but I have to go back to the WWII. Need help picking the correct Forrest Saw Blade or accessory? Reduced yearly sharpening costs - Less machine downtime. The 40 points slice through thin bottom layers with no tears or chips. There are no secrets about blade kerf but there are pros and cons about what you should use and what you might need to purchase and to make things easier I have tried to lay things out in something of a point form Full Kerf and sometimes called Thick Kerf are blades that are approximately 1/8th inch thick or 3.175mm. There are no standards on blade thickness, and some manufactures even vary the thickness, very slightly, within their own lines. Steve. Even when it's not at its sharpest, it still cuts better than others. In many cases, this wood can be hardened MDF, 2-inch oak, or other thick hardwood materials, which requires a lot of power like 3 to 5 horsepower, in order to get the job done. Because of this, all thicknesses are given as approximate since thousandths of an inch or millimeter are typically insignificant. Who Uses Full Kerf BladesPretty much any organization that uses a table saw a lot such as commercial builders, cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and industrial plants because they like the variety of blades and they get a lot of use out of the blades before they need re-sharpening, and the re-sharpening saves them money.