Matching Circular Saw Blades to Materials

Circular saw blades come in many different styles to match different applications. The material you're cutting and the type of cut will determine the right circular saw blade for your job. Refer to your circular saw's documentation to determine the proper blade size. Never use an incorrectly sized blade with your circular saw.

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What's Your Saw Blade Made Of?

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Steel circular saw blades are cheap. These blades are fine for soft wood or other soft materials, but will dull quickly when used with hardwood.

High Speed Steel (HSS) blades are more expensive than common steel blades. HSS circular saw blades handle harder materials than common steel and last longer.

Carbide circular saw blades have carbide cutting tips. These blades are among the most expensive but can last up to 20 times longer than other blades.

Got Wood?

A number of saw blade types are right for cutting wood. Ripping saw blades (to cut with the grain) and crosscut saw blades (to cut across the grain) are two common saw blades perfect for wood.

Combination blades combine ripping and crosscut features in a single blade. Combination saw blades are good for miter cuts. When looking at combination blades, remember that a higher tooth count will result in a smoother cut.

Plywood blades are perfect for cutting thin sheets of wood. The high tooth count of plywood blades makes for a very smooth cut.

A dado blade is used to cut precise grooves in wood. These blades, which include two cutting surfaces and a set of chippers, can only be used safely with bench or table saws.

Engineered To Be Perfect

Dimensional or engineered materials often need to be cut to tight tolerances. A thin kerf saw blade has a narrow profile that makes a then, precise cut.

Hard As A Rock

Abrasive saw blades are coated with ground material to cut through hard material. An abrasive saw blade is perfect for cutting masonry, stone or steel.

Diamonds Are Forever

Diamond coated blades are a special type of abrasive saw blade. Diamond blades are designed to cut glass, tile or ceramic materials.

Matching Circular Saw Blades to Materials
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Makita 3 3/8 inch Circular Saw SH01W Lithium-ion (bare tool - saw only)
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Makita 3 3/8 inch Circular Saw SH01W Lithium-ion (bare tool - saw only) Feature

  • Saw only with one blade (not in retail packaging)
  • Makita-built motor delivers 1,400 RPM for faster cutting
  • 3-3/8" blade delivers a 1" cutting capacity for a wide range of cutting applications
  • Adjustable cutting depth from 1" at 90° and 5/8" at 45°
  • Tilting base for bevel cuts from 0° - 45°Makita-built motor delivers 1,400 RPM for faster cutting


Makita 3 3/8 inch Circular Saw SH01W Lithium-ion (bare tool - saw only) Overview

Compact design at only 3.3 lbs. for reduced operator fatigue ; Built-in dust blower helps keep the line of cut free of debris for increased accuracy; Soft grip handle provides increased comfort on the job; Ergonomic shape fits like a glove with even pressure and easy control ; Operates on either the 12v Max BL1014 or the 10.8v BL1013 Lithium-ion batteries - sold separately; (not in retail packaging)



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