Benchmark Abrasives 8" TCT Circular Saw Blade, 48 Teeth

Made very quick work of a few aluminum beams I had to cut. The blade hole is large, and it comes with 2 washers for centering it over smaller arbors like my 12v saw. 10/10 high quality product.

Great for cleanly cutting EMT mild steel conduit. I have cut a lot of 1" and 3/4" EMT with no signs of dulling the 8-1/4" 48T Ferrous Metal/SS/Mild-Steel blade. One reviewer posted that on the reviewer's table saw, the reviewer concluded the blade acted more like an abrasive wheel. My experience is exactly the opposite. Cutting mild steel thin wall electrical conduit ("EMT"), there is absolutely no question that this blade produced well-formed chips, cutting in an excellent fashion. I would definitely purchase this blade again. I strongly recommend the product. It is a great value.

Good value; with that said, who knows how long it will last. I usually use the red ones (and bought one alongside this one), so I can compare them, both in cutting and longevity. I'll keep you posted. So far, this item has cut about 6' (total) of 3/16" mild steel without any difficulty) Will be testing it thoroughly next week with about 35' of cuts...

Over the last 5 years, I've went through (50-75) 8-inch metal cutting blades. I've bought the cheapest and the most expensive and all points in between. Some are definitely worse than others, but none seem to be "the one" that puts all others to shame. So, when I can by a blade that costs under $25 and works as well as a Diablo, Lennox, etc. that cost twice as much, I'm happy. The first BA blade I put on has cut close to 30 feet of rusty 1/4 inch plate and is still quiet and true and will continue to be used. This is pretty impressive. I've had more expensive blades deteriorate sooner than that. Basically, thumbs up!

These blades put competitors to shame and the cost is a nothing in comparison!! Blade has lasted me twice as long while maintaining the same speed and power. I buy my cut off wheels, flap discs and now these blades from Benchmark Abrasives and won't go anywhere else!

Just what I ordered

I needed a spacer for an engine output shaft and had a length of old metal water pipe that was the perfect OD/ID. I put this blade on my compound power miter saw and was able to cleanly cut off the length needed. I made a test cut, and two more final cuts and the blade worked well. A nice option to have in my workshop.

I read a review that said only made one cut and blade was shot. Another one said had a tooth break off. I just figured those people didn’t know what they were doing or happened to get a bad blade because others had ok experiences over all. I didn’t even get a full cut on a 1”x3” 18GA (light gauge) stainless stock and a tooth broke completely off and chipped another probably 6 teeth. VERY DANGEROUS BLADE. I definitely would not buy again. Bought a Diablo Steel blade and noticed a huge difference in speed and ease of cutting. Probably have about 8 cuts on the blade and I am now starting to notice the blade is now cutting a little slower. Spend the extra $10, it’s well worth it.