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Blades, Bits & Abrasives for Wood & Metal



Copperhead Fusion Carbide Tip Cutters
Copperhead Fusion Carbide Tip Cutters
Hougen Manufacturing, Inc.

  • Groove innovation shanks are for use in magnetic drills with tool-less arbors; shanks also have two set screw flats to fit all other magnetic drill arbors
  • Designed for abrasive and tough-to-cut materials
  • Special tooth geometry helps maintain superior chip flow over other styles of carbide tipped cutters

Curve Cutting Wood Blade
Curve Cutting Wood Blade
Arcus, Inc.

  • 7 1/4-inch contoured circular saw blade with 24 teeth
  • Cuts a radius for arcs, curves and circles
  • Cuts radii 15 in. and larger
  • Blade plate is .054 in. thick
  • 5/8-in. round arbor
  • Typical applications include doorway arches, round windows, curved staircases, concrete mold and curved frames

Cutter Wheel
Cutter Wheel
Mercer Abrasives

  • Double-reinforced stud cutter wheel
  • Specifically designed for metal framing studs, light metals and thin-wall tubing
  • High-quality aluminum oxide grain
  • Designed for low HP, portable electric tools
  • Burr-free finish

Diamond Double Tang Reciprocating Saw Blade
Diamond Double Tang Reciprocating Saw Blade
Lenox

  • Specially redesigned for longer blade life and less waste when cutting through cast iron
  • The ability to flip the blade doubles the available cutting surface and blade life
  • Also cuts fiberglass and ceramic tile, clay pipe, stone, brick, marble, plaster, cement siding board and laminate flooring

Dual Cut Jig Saw Blades
Dual Cut Jig Saw Blades
The L. S. Starrett Co.

  • Blade has teeth that cut in both directions, eliminating burrs from both sides of the cut
  • Unified Shank for use with both Universal and Bosch style machines
  • Model BU3DC for straight and wide arc cuts
  • Model BU2DCS for tighter curve scroll cuts

Industrial Cobalt Drill Bits
Industrial Cobalt Drill Bits
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.

  • For use in drill presses and hand-drill applications
  • Ideal for drilling into stainless steel, high temperature alloys, high tensile materials, and mild- and medium-gauge metals
  • Web taper design offers increased strength, rigidity and breakage resistance
  • 135-degree split point allows them to start on contact
  • Flute design produces faster chip ejection

Mamba Saw Blades
Mamba Saw Blades
Amana Tool Corp.

  • Thin-kerf design requires less horsepower and reduces stock loss
  • New additions to the line ideal for decking,l framing, ripping and finishing uses with wood materials, as well as blades for non-ferrous metals, plastics and PVC
  • Designed for use in portable saws, miter boxes or table saws
  • Laser cut expansion slots and stabilizer vents reduce noise, minimize vibrations and prevent heat buildup and blade warping
  • Available in diameters from 7-1/4 in. to 12 in. with a variety of teeth configurations and hook angles

Metal Devil Circular Saw Blade
Metal Devil Circular Saw Blade
The M.K. Morse Company

  • Designed to cut angle iron, steel plate, thin steel, rebar, aluminum and more
  • Blades range in 5-3/8-in. to 14-in. diameters
  • Special tooth geometry minimizes vibration and special micro-carbides reduce tooth chipping

N-SEG Blade
Pearl Abrasives N-SEG Blade
Pearl Abrasive Co.

  • Hard materials blade is designed with an "N" shape segment for extremely fast cutting
  • "N" segment design also keeps the blade cool and helps remove the debris while cutting
  • Use to cut concrete, brick, block, masonry, abrasive materials, reinforced concrete, sandstone, natural stone, artificial stone and more
  • Cut wet or dry

Norton Rescue Blade
Norton Rescue Blade
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc.

  • High-speed abrasive model for demolition work
  • Abrasive grain allows for use on various materials, including steel, aluminum, PVC, tile and concrete
  • Fits 14-inch saws with maximum rpm of 5,400
  • Available with either a 1-inch or 20mm arbor

P2+R2 Combination Bit
P2+R2 Combination Bit
Bosch Power Tools & Accessories

Bosch's P2+R2 Combination Bit works with Phillips (crosshead) and Robertson (square drive) screws, eliminating the need for users to attach a different driver bit as they switch screw types. The bits are constructed from extra strong, high grade S2M steel for maximum durability and longer bit life. Bits are available as insert bits, and also come in 1 1/2-in. and 2-in. power bit sizes that are ideally suited for use with ultra-compact cordless power tools.


Polifan Strong Flap Discs
Polifan Strong Flap Discs
PFERD Inc.

  • For one-step grinding and metal finishing
  • Design features extended flap length for greater stability and faster grinding
  • Recommended for use on high-powered angle grinders
  • Available in four models in various size/style combinations

Reciprocating Saw Blades
Reciprocating Saw Blades
Boar Blade, Inc.

  • Three different tooth configurations: wood (w/nails) x wood 7 x 7 TPI opposing edges, wood (w/nails) x metal 7 x 10 TPI opposing edges, and metal x metal (fine wood) 10 x 14 TPI opposing edges
  • All three blade configurations available in 6-, 8- and 10-in. sizes
  • Rounded tip for plunge cuts

RockHard Hole Saws
RockHard Hole Saws
Danish Import, Inc.

  • Designed specifically for cutting metal
  • 4/6 variable tooth geometry with positive angle and solid, thick bottom plate
  • 1 3/8-in. cutting depth
  • Available in sizes from 9/16 to 8 1/4 in.

RotoZip XCORES
RotoZip XCORES
Robert Bosch Tool Corp./RotoZip

  • High speed diamond hole saws
  • Compatible with RotoZip spiral saws
  • Ideal for tile setters, plumbers and electricians
  • Certified for 33,000 rpm
  • Venting window keeps hole saws cools and gives access to remove debris
  • Cuts dry

Speedbor Spade Bits
Speedbor Spade Bits
Irwin Industrial Tools

  • Blue-Groove point and cutting edge for efficient chip removal
  • Double cutting spurs scribe the outside of the hole reducing breakout
  • Grooved hex shank prevents slipping in drill chuck or bit extension
  • Available in 17 sizes from 1/4 to 1 1/2 in. in 6-in. length (standard); six sizes from 1/2 to 1 1/2 in. in 4-in. length (short); and six sizes from 3/8 to 1 in. in 16-in. length (extra long)

Ultra Aluminum Oxide Depressed Center Wheels
Ultra Aluminum Oxide Depressed Center Wheels
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels

  • 1/4-in. wheels produced from a premium grain and N-grade bond
  • Fastest stock removal rate of all CGW's aluminum oxide depressed center wheels
  • Available in a type 27 shape and in 4.5-, 5-, 6-, 7- and 9-in. diameters with 7/8 or 5/8-in. arbor holes
  • Typical applications include weld grinding, rail car manufacturing and ship building

Ultra-Coated Framing Blades
Ultra-Coated Framing Blades
Makita Industrial Power Tools

  • Line of carbide tipped blades includes models for general contractor, framing and ultra-coated framing
  • 7 1/4-in. diameter with 5/8-in. arbor
  • “M” tooth design has two-point tip and two 10° bevel face to maximize speed and performance
  • Maximum rpm rated at 8,300
  • Designed for rips, cross-cuts and miters

Vortec Pro Bonded Abrasives
Vortec Pro Bonded Abrasives
Weiler Corporation

  • General purpose grinding and cutting applications on steel, iron and other ferrous metals
  • Resin-bond formulated for aggressive stock removal and fast cutting
  • Reinforced with fiberglass webbing for stability
  • Grinding products and cutting wheels are available in various diameters and thicknesses

WoodEater Drilling Bits
WoodEater Drilling Bits
Vermont American Power Tool Accessories

  • Aggressive screw tip works like an auger bit at a spade bit price
  • Self-feed screw tip helps draw the bit easily through wood, requiring little to no pressure
  • Made of hardened carbon steel
  • 3-flat grip tight shank in diameters of ½, 5/8, ¾, 7/8, 1, 1-1/8, 1-1/4, 1-3/8 and 1-1/2 in.

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