Best Circular Saw Blade for Framing and Ripping (2026)
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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Framing and ripping reward a low tooth count with deep gullets that clear chips fast, not a fine finish. The real choice is between a cheap consumable you buy by the handful and a premium nail-rated blade that survives demolition. Here is how the two we recommend differ.
Choose this for framing, decking, and rough rips where speed and nail-embedded durability matter more than edge quality.
- Framing
- Ripping
- Pressure treated
- Demolition
Pros
- 24 teeth with deep gullets rip and cross-cut 2x lumber fast with a light feed
- Tracking Point grind holds up well in nail-embedded and demolition wood
- Thin kerf and low tooth count keep a corded or cordless saw from bogging down
Cons
- 24T leaves a rougher edge that needs cleanup for any finish-visible cut
- Chips out veneer plywood and melamine badly; wrong blade for those
- Aggressive bite can grab and kick if you bind it in a pinched cut
A budget everyday framing blade to stock in quantity when you value low cost over the longer life of a premium Diablo.
- Framing
- Ripping
- General purpose
- Decking
Pros
- One of the cheapest carbide framing blades, easy to keep several on hand
- 24 ATB teeth handle everyday framing, ripping, and deck cuts without fuss
- Silicone coating cuts pitch buildup in pressure-treated and resinous lumber
Cons
- Standard 0.071 in kerf draws more power than a thin-kerf blade on cordless saws
- Carbide dulls faster than premium blades, so it is more of a consumable
- Rough 24T finish and no nail-rated grind make it a poor demolition or finish choice
Still deciding? Compare them
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a thin-kerf framing blade worth it?
- On cordless saws, yes. A thin 0.059 in kerf like the Diablo D0724A removes less material so the motor bogs down less and the battery lasts longer. On a corded saw the difference is smaller.
- Which blade is best for nail-embedded or demolition wood?
- The Diablo D0724A with its Tracking Point grind holds up much better in nail-embedded and pressure-treated wood than a budget blade like the IRWIN 24030, which is better kept for clean lumber.