Benchmark Abrasives 8" TCT Circular Saw Blade, 48 Teeth

Great for cleanly cutting EMT mild steel conduit. I have cut a lot of 1" and 3/4" EMT with no signs of dulling the 8-1/4" 48T Ferrous Metal/SS/Mild-Steel blade. One reviewer posted that on the reviewer's table saw, the reviewer concluded the blade acted more like an abrasive wheel. My experience is exactly the opposite. Cutting mild steel thin wall electrical conduit ("EMT"), there is absolutely no question that this blade produced well-formed chips, cutting in an excellent fashion. I would definitely purchase this blade again. I strongly recommend the product. It is a great value.

I needed a spacer for an engine output shaft and had a length of old metal water pipe that was the perfect OD/ID. I put this blade on my compound power miter saw and was able to cleanly cut off the length needed. I made a test cut, and two more final cuts and the blade worked well. A nice option to have in my workshop.

Good value; with that said, who knows how long it will last. I usually use the red ones (and bought one alongside this one), so I can compare them, both in cutting and longevity. I'll keep you posted. So far, this item has cut about 6' (total) of 3/16" mild steel without any difficulty) Will be testing it thoroughly next week with about 35' of cuts...

I wore goggles, but if I were to do this again I would have worn ear protection. screaming loud. Also the metal chips were extremely fine, more so that I was expecting. they got everywhere, embedded them selves in the soles of shoes and in the most unlikely places. Splinter-fine. Next time I would have used a drape cloth and been more concerned with containment.

Over the last 5 years, I've went through (50-75) 8-inch metal cutting blades. I've bought the cheapest and the most expensive and all points in between. Some are definitely worse than others, but none seem to be "the one" that puts all others to shame. So, when I can by a blade that costs under $25 and works as well as a Diablo, Lennox, etc. that cost twice as much, I'm happy. The first BA blade I put on has cut close to 30 feet of rusty 1/4 inch plate and is still quiet and true and will continue to be used. This is pretty impressive. I've had more expensive blades deteriorate sooner than that. Basically, thumbs up!

Just what I ordered

I thought I would give it a try, it seemed a good deal and the reviews were nice. In the end I regret not buying the Milwaukee blade. This one only lasted for about 8' total in 1/4' mild steel plate. Maybe this is a good blade for thin metal but does not replace the Milwaukee blade that will cut up to 1/2”. Wish I had known that before buying so beware that this does not compare. Update: Benchmark offered to replace the blade so I can give them another star for customer service. I still won't use this blade for my thicker cuts due to seeing that the higher teeth count blades overall are made for 1/8" and thinner metal.

These blades put competitors to shame and the cost is a nothing in comparison!! Blade has lasted me twice as long while maintaining the same speed and power. I buy my cut off wheels, flap discs and now these blades from Benchmark Abrasives and won't go anywhere else!