Circular saw blades are constructed to precision with a sharp edge for easy and quick cutting of wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, glass and plastic. These blades are available in various specifications to cater to diverse requirements of the people.
Types
* '''Steel''': These circular blades, mainly used for cutting softwood, are economical and last longer.
* '''Carbide''': These blades are expensive but are highly durable. Tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge for longer blade life.
* '''Diamond Tipped''': These blades are used for cutting ceramic, concrete and glass. They are capable of smooth cuts and needs less frequent sharpening.
* '''Ripping''': These blades are designed for easy rip and crosscutting. Large gullets in this saw body allow for deeper cuts and improve chip removal.
* '''Crosscutting''': They are designed to make smooth cuts across the grain of wood.
* '''Combination Type''': These blades have both the features of crosscutting and ripping designs.
* '''Metal''': Hard metal teeth are used for longitudinal and cross cutting of ferrous metals. It offers a much longer service life compared to normal blades.
Buying Tips
* Applications that require regular cutting can use cross cut blades while the ones that require cutting along the grain might require ripping blades.
* To lower wood waste, thin-kerf circular saw blades can be used for cutting.
* Choose a blade with silver braze to ensure that the tip is bonded securely to body.
* Ultra thin kerf blade yields more cuts per charge by minimizing battery drain.
