Charts and Reference
Jeweler Saw Blade Sizes and Information
Choose the blade that best suits the thickness of the material being cut (or sawn). The ideal ratio is 3 teeth on the materials at any time. Use a B and S gauge to determine the thickness if unknown.
Blade Size |
For use with: |
Blade Thickness |
Blade Depth |
Teeth per Inch |
Drill Size for Piercing |
6/0
|
24 gauge |
.0070'' |
.0140'' |
76.0 |
79 |
5/0
|
22-24 gauge |
.0080'' |
.0157'' |
71.0 |
78 |
4/0
|
22 gauge |
.0086'' |
.0175'' |
66.0 |
77 |
3/0
|
22 gauge |
.0095'' |
.0190'' |
61.0 |
76 |
2/0
|
20-22 gauge |
.0103'' |
.0204'' |
56.0 |
75 |
1/0
|
18-22 gauge |
.0110'' |
.0220'' |
53.5 |
73 |
1
|
18-20 gauge |
.0120'' |
.0240'' |
51.0 |
71 |
2
|
16-18 gauge |
.0134'' |
.0276'' |
43.0 |
70 |
3
|
12-14 gauge |
.0140'' |
.0290'' |
40.5 |
68 |
4
|
10 gauge |
.0150'' |
.0307'' |
38.0 |
67 |
5
|
8 gauge |
.0158'' |
.0331'' |
35.5 |
65 |
6
|
6-8 gauge |
.0173'' |
.0370'' |
33.0 |
58 |
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