Greetings and welcome to another installment from Blade Blog. If you are looking for tile saw blades online, you would be better of starting your quest from this article. We have compiled some useful resources and information regarding these specific blades used for cutting ceramic tiles on tile saws.

If you are someone who likes doing stuff on your own—a handyman—you save a lot of money because you avoid costly factors such as paying repairmen or contractors. To be an efficient handyman, you need to know and use appropriate tools for jobs. One such specific tool is the circular saw. A circular saw is efficient for tile cutting because it has variable speeds that can be set to form a nice slice or cut on tough tiles.

If you already have a good saw, the next logical thing to finish a good job is to get a quality tile saw blade. These blades usually have carbide tips which are stronger than regular metal—which is used for standard cutting such as through wood.

There are also different types of tile saw blades. Most common are dry and wet types. Dry blades are usually come smaller at diameter averaging 4 to 5 inches. These blades are also suggested for use in removal of old tiles—for example in the deconstruction phase of a kitchen remodel. These blades are also used on jobs that are held by hand, which gives it a slight disadvantage when trying to perform straight cuts. Such scenarios also cause messy workplaces and personal safety should not be overlooked because flying debris are more common.

Blades that are suitable for wet cuts, or wet cutting, produce smoother cuts and slices. Constant water literally lubricates the blade and the tile surface, which leads to a smoother, not to mention neater cut. Debris and dust is also controlled because it mixes with the water before it reaches the air. Wet cutting is also easier to control because fixed saws can be used instead of the aforementioned hand held saws. This method is also more suited for larger projects or mass production.

Both wet and dry type blades can be fitted with more efficient diamond tips that are stronger and durable. Diamond is extremely tough which makes it very effective for cutting through tiles.

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DeWalt DW4762

The DW4762 is a 10-inch blade that is suitable for wet cutting. It has a continuous rim blade with 5/8 of a inch arbor made for porcelain or tiles. This blade is specifically designed for high power tile saws, which allows for quick, low heat, and straight cutting. This blade sells for $41.55.

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