Circular saw blade AWTools AW48488 — model AW48488, weight 2.4 kg

AWTools AW48488 circular saw blade is a replaceable cutting accessory designed for use with compatible stationary and portable circular saws. Made of high-quality laser-cut carbon steel with tungsten-carbide teeth, the blade is intended for straight, transverse and angular cuts in hardwood, wood-based materials and hard plastics. The product is supplied as model AW48488 and has a total weight of 2.4 kg. The blade features expansion slots to dissipate heat and reduce deformation during prolonged cutting, and it comes with a 30 mm bore plus 22 mm and 16 mm reduction rings; smaller 115–125 mm blades use a 22 mm bore. Teeth geometry includes alternating bevels with a 10° positive hook angle and a kerf width of approximately 4.5 mm, providing consistent cut quality across common woodworking and construction tasks.

Advantages

The combination of a laser-cut carbon steel body and tungsten-carbide teeth provides extended blade life and stable cutting performance. Expansion slots minimize thermal distortion during continuous operation, helping maintain straight cuts and reduce wobble. Multiple bore sizes with supplied reduction rings allow quick adaptation to different arbor diameters, making the blade compatible with a broad range of circular saws. The alternating bevel tooth design with a positive hook angle ensures efficient material evacuation and clean edge finish on wood and plastic.

Suitable for

• Crosscuts and angle cuts in hardwood and softwood
• Cutting plywood, MDF, particleboard and other wood-based panels
• Trimming and cutting hard plastics
• Use with both handheld and table-mounted circular saws

Key specifications

• Blade material: laser-cut carbon steel
• Tip material: tungsten-carbide teeth
• Teeth geometry: alternating bevels, 10° positive hook angle
• Kerf width: approx. 4.5 mm
• Bore: 30 mm with 22 mm and 16 mm reduction rings (115–125 mm blades use 22 mm bore)
• Designed applications: hardwood, wood-based materials, hard plastics
• Compatibility: stationary and portable circular saws with matching arbor sizes

How to use

Ensure the saw is disconnected from power before fitting the AWTools AW48488 blade. Select and install the appropriate reduction ring for your saw arbor so the blade sits firmly without play. Mount the blade following the saw manufacturer's instructions, checking that the arrow on the blade matches the rotation direction of the saw. Tighten the arbor nut to the specified torque, reconnect power, and perform a test cut on scrap material to confirm correct installation and alignment. During operation, feed material steadily and avoid forcing the blade to prevent overheating.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment such as eye and hearing protection and gloves. For best results and longer blade life, match blade speed and feed rate to the material being cut, avoid prolonged continuous cutting without breaks to reduce heat buildup, and store the blade dry to prevent corrosion. Replace the blade if teeth are chipped or cutting performance deteriorates significantly.