March 4, 2021 | 6:58 pm UTC Print It is a deceptively simple question. Do you need a custom woodworking tool or a standardized one? Here are some factors to consider when you begin exploring the difference between these two options; and the answer is not always a clean cut. There are positives to choosing a standard blade that can be ordered from suppliers. Using a standard blade is easier to find in inventory, it can comply with many applications and you know what you are getting. While this appears to simplify one of the considerations for your job, it may not always be the best solution or most cost-effective in the long run. Also, not all standard blades are general blades; some are designed for a specific purpose.