Circular saw blade AWTools AW48454, diameter unspecified, weight 130 g, metal cutting/wood cutting (model AW48454)

AWTools AW48454 is a circular saw blade manufactured from laser-cut high-quality carbon steel with tungsten-carbide teeth designed for extended sharpness and consistent cut quality. The blade includes expansion slots to dissipate heat and reduce the risk of deformation during prolonged cutting. It is supplied with a 30 mm bore and reduction rings for 22 mm and 16 mm arbors; blades in the 115–125 mm range use a 22 mm bore. The blade has alternating bevel teeth with a 10° positive hook angle and an approximate kerf width of 4.5 mm. This configuration makes it suitable for a range of cutting tasks in wood, wood-based materials and hard plastics when matched to the correct saw and workpiece.

Advantages

The laser-cut carbon steel body provides dimensional stability and resistance to bending, while tungsten-carbide teeth retain sharpness longer than standard steel teeth, improving cut consistency and tool lifetime. Expansion slots reduce heat buildup and limit blade warping under heavy use. Multiple bore options via reduction rings allow compatibility with a wide range of stationary and portable circular saws. The alternating bevel tooth geometry and positive hook angle support clean transverse and angled cuts with controlled feed.

Suitable for

• Crosscuts and angled cuts in hardwoods
• Cutting plywood, MDF and other wood-based panels
• Trimming and shaping hard plastics
• Use in both portable and stationary circular saws (with correct bore adapter)

Key specifications

• Material: laser-cut carbon steel body
• Tooth material: tungsten-carbide
• Tooth geometry: alternating bevels, 10° positive hook angle
• Kerf width: approx. 4.5 mm
• Bore: supplied with 30 mm bore and reduction rings for 22 mm and 16 mm (115–125 mm blades have a 22 mm bore)
• Weight: 130 g

How to use

Confirm the blade bore matches your saw spindle using the supplied reduction rings where necessary and fit the blade following the saw manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring the direction of rotation aligns with the saw’s arrow. Secure the blade with the correct flange and torque; use appropriate safety guards and personal protective equipment. Select a feed rate and blade speed suitable for the material: slower steady feed for hardwoods and controlled steady feed for plastics to avoid melting. Allow the blade to reach full speed before engaging the workpiece and avoid excessive lateral force to preserve tooth life.

Usage recommendations

Verify compatibility with your specific saw model and intended materials before use. For best results on wood-based panels, use a sacrificial support or zero-clearance insert to reduce splintering. Inspect the blade regularly for chipped or worn carbide tips and replace when cutting quality declines. Store the blade in a dry place to prevent corrosion of the steel body.