Cuts smoother and stays sharper, for longer, in solid wood, plywood, MDF and chipboard.Featuring a massive tool-steel plate (.102" thick!) with expansion slots and copper plugs that practically eliminate vibration. The 40 teeth are ground with a steep 20deg bevel angle, alternating left and right, for crisp, clean cuts both across and with the grain. The 18deg hook angle yields an effortless feed. The precision-ground D-10 carbide teeth are individually computer-verified to have minimal run-out.Please note #PR1040C and #PR1040-30C are coated with Electro-Blu(TM) Non-Stick Coating.Applications: Crosscuts and rips softwood, hardwood & plywood.Product Details:Massive (.102" thick) tool-steel plate with copper plugs practically eliminates vibration.Precision-ground D-10 carbide teeth are individually computer verified for run-out of less than 1/10,000" on all axes.Carbide-tipped.