Hitachi 18109 12-Inch 8 Tooth FTG Diamond Hardi-Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor

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This Hitachi Hardi-Blade Circular Saw Blade has a 12-inch diameter and is made for use with most 12-inch miter saws. This blade has a 1-inch arbor, and its special 8-tooth design provides precise, dust-reducing cuts. The blade's highly durable polycrystalline diamond tips provide 5 times longer cutting life than other diamond-tipped blades and 30 times longer cutting life than traditional carbide blades. The polycrystalline diamond tips also have self-sharpening properties. This blade is ideal for ripping, crosscutting, and mitering in fiber cement boards and siding. This product is backed by a 5-year limited warranty extended to the original purchaser.

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Kerf: .087". Plate: .063". Carbide Grade: Diamond. Ripping, crosscutting and miter of fiber cement board and siding.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 16.5 x 0.4 inches ; 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00009LI4D
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 18109
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,027 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts cleanly, September 7, 2006

By	PK (Midwest) - See all my reviews

Not much needs to be said. This one delivers what you want in a saw blade; no noticeable vibration, cuts cleanly (top and bottom faces!), and lasts a long time considering you are essentially cutting cement and paper. Used on a 12" Bosch SCMS.

One other thing, if you are considering following the manufacturer's advice and using a power shears to cut fiber cement instead of a saw blade to minimize dust, save your money, buy a dust mask, and get this blade. The shears won't ever get you consistent edges and smooth cuts like this (I regretably wasted my money on the PC one). Also, use a sharp utility knife blade to do the 'score and snap' method for those cuts the SCMS cannot do -- and get the Malco nippers too!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for Hardi-Plank siding, December 16, 2006

By	R. C. Stevens "SoyBoy" (Lebanon NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Title says it all. Great blades. These things slice through fiber cement siding like a hot knife through butter. VERY low dust too. Long life on blade--I did a three car garage and attached 170 sq ft mudroom on one blade with no real noticeable dulling of blade. If you were siding a whole house or larger addition, you'd probably need two blades though.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts cleanly and lasts, January 19, 2007

By	Chad Loder "cloder" (Lomita, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These blades are great: clean cuts, not terribly loud, and durable. Used them on a large Hardie siding job and would use them again.