Tools

Saws & Blades:

• 10” or 12” Miter Saw – Used for finished end-cuts and Trim miters

• Minimum Blade requirements – Carbide 60 to 80 tooth

• Blade recommendation – CMT 96 tooth fine finish (12”)

• Jig Saw – used for cutting notches around obstacles, protrusions (ie posts, columns)

• Minimum Blade requirements – 10 TPI

• Blade recommendation – 10 TPI with board positioned Face Down

• Circular Saw or Portable Table Saw – Used for ripping deck boards

• Minimum Blade requirements – Carbide Tooth – 24 T (7-1/4” blade) & 60T (10” blade)

• Blade recommendation – (7-1/4”) 60 T Skill Saw Carbide finishing (10”) CMT 80 T Fine finish