Swiftfix- Specialist Screws, Fixings, Fasteners, Abrasives & Cutting Tools.

We stock a large range of high quality construction & marine fixings. As well as the standard range we specialise in larger sizes, longer lengths and larger diameters of screws and fasteners.

Circular Saw Blades

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HOOK/RAKE The steeper the hook angle the more aggressive the cut – i.e. it bites into the material more. Wood cutting on portable and table saws typically requires a positive hook. Negative hook gives resistance to feed so will not climb into the cut, this avoids ‘grabbing’. Ideal for cutting using chop saws and radial arm machines for crosscutting.

TRIPLE CHIP or TRAPEZOIDAL (TC) blades are good for cutting plastics. When combined with a negative hook they can be used for aluminium cutting and other non-ferrous metals. For panel sawing, the positive hook helps to obtain a high quality finish.

TOOTH TYPE KEY:

ATB Tooth: Suitable for most applications including rip saws and table saws.

ATB Neg Tooth: Suitable for use on mitre saws and chop saws. Minimises snatching and pick up of material.

ATB 30 Degree Tooth: Suitable for laminate material to reduce damage to the surface. Fast cut.

TCG Tooth: Suitable for materials such as aluminium, plastic, wood laminates and other manmade materials. Leaves a chip-free finish due to its bevelled corner tooth which cuts first followed by a flat top tooth.

CIRCULAR SAW BLADE CUT TYPE:

WOOD - COARSE FINISH

These blades have between 16 and 20 teeth for smaller lades and 28 teeth for blades with a diameter greater than 190mm. Suitable for ripping through woods such as softwood, hardwood and plywood.

WOOD - MEDIUM FINISH

These blades have between 20 and 28 teeth for smaller blades and 40 teeth for blades with a diameter greater than 190mm. Suitable for cutting through woods such as softwood, hardwood and plywood.

WOOD - FINE FINISH

These blades have between 40 and 80 teeth; 40 teeth for blades with a diameter of up to 190mm, 60 teeth for 210-260mm diameter and 80 teeth for blades with a larger diameter. Suitable for cutting through woods such as softwood, hardwood, particle board, MDF, single-sided wood laminates, hardboard and plywood.

WOOD - EXTRA FINE FINISH

Theses blades have between 60 and 100 teeth; 60 teeth for blades with a diameter of up to 190mm, 80 teeth for 210-260mm diameter and 100 teeth for blades with a larger diameter. Use for an extra fine finish cut through woods such as softwood, hardwood, particle wood, MDF, wood laminates, hardboard and plywood.

ALU/PLASTIC/LAMINATES - FINE FINISH

These blades have Triple Chip Tooth configurations and have between 40 and 100 teeth. Suitable for cutting non-ferrous metals including aluminium, plastic and wood laminates.

BLADE PERFORMANCE RATING:

EXCELLENT, GOOD OR FAIR

Teeth	Type	Material	Natural Wood Fast Cut	Natural Wood Medium Cut	Natural Wood Fine Cut	Natural Wood	Plywood Fine Cut	Laminated Chipboard/MDF	Extruded Aluminium Plastic Laminates
16-24	ATB	Wood	EXCELLENT	GOOD	FAIR
28-32	ATB	Wood	GOOD	EXCELLENT	GOOD	FAIR	FAIR
40	ATB	Wood	GOOD	GOOD	GOOD	FAIR	GOOD	FAIR
40	ATB NEG	Wood		EXCELLENT	GOOD	GOOD
60	ATB	Wood	FAIR	GOOD	EXCELLENT	FAIR	GOOD	GOOD
60	ATB30deg	Wood		FAIR	EXCELLENT	FAIR	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT
60	ATB NEG	Wood		GOOD	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT
80	ATB	Wood		FAIR	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT	GOOD	GOOD
80	ATB30deg	Wood			EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT
100	ATB	Wood			EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT	GOOD
100	ATB NEG	Wood		GOOD	EXCELLENT	EXCELLENT
40-60	TFZ/T.CHIP	Alu/Plastic/ Laminates			GOOD			GOOD	EXCELLENT
80	TFZ/T.CHIP	Alu/Plastic/ Laminates			GOOD			GOOD	EXCELLENT
100	TFZ/T.CHIP	Alu/Plastic/ Laminates			GOOD			GOOD	EXCELLENT