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IRWIN Tools MARATHON WeldTec Circular Saw Blade, 5-3/8-inch, 18T (4935203)
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Material | Carbide |
Brand | IRWIN |
Number of Teeth | 18 |
Style | 18-Tooth |
Item Weight | 0.29 Pounds |
Compatible Material | Wood, Plastic |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
About this item
- Over 25% stronger tooth bond than traditional brazing methods
- Heat-resistant non-stick coating reduces binding and gumming for cleaner, truer cuts
- Laser cut plate with expansion control slots reduces warping and increases blade control
- Suitable for softwoods, hardwoods, composites, and pressure-treated woods
- The IRWIN Weld Tec Circular Saw Blade, Framing and Ripping, is made stronger to last longer. This ultra-thin kerf blade features patented Weld Tec technology with carbide teeth that are welded not brazed and delivers the fastest cutting speed and increased durability when compared to previous IRWIN blades. Constructed with a heat-resistant, non-stick coating to reduce binding and gumming, these blades have laser-cut expansion slots to reduce warping while increasing blade control for straighter cuts.
- Carbide teeth are welded not brazed, resulting in 30% stronger tooth bond, longer life, and durability.
- UC2 carbide with sub-micro grain is 70% tougher than standard carbide, stays sharp longer, and offers best-in-class cut quality.
- Innovative heat vents and expansion slots help make straighter cuts. Reinforced shoulder provides durability.
- 6 tooth count blades are best for use with thickest metals, general demolition, wood, plaster, drywall, plastic and composites.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.1 x 7.1 x 0.12 inches; 4.64 ounces
- Item model number : 4935203
- Date First Available : May 24, 2011
- Manufacturer : Irwin Tools
- ASIN : B0052EBNQO
- Best Sellers Rank: #19,182 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #2 in Miter Saw Blades
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Product Description
Carbide teeth are welded not brazed, resulting in 30% stronger tooth bond, longer life, and durability. UC2 carbide with sub-micro grain is 70% tougher than standard carbide, stays sharp longer, and offers best-in-class cut quality. Innovative heat vents and expansion slots help make straighter cuts. Reinforced shoulder provides durability. 6 tooth count blades are best for use with thickest metals, general demolition, wood, plaster, drywall, plastic and composites. IRWIN Tools MARATHON WeldTec Circular Saw Blade, 5-3/8-inch, 18T (4935203)
From the Manufacturer
The Irwin Tools 4935203 Marathon 5-3/8-Inch 18T Weldtec Cordless Circular Saw Blade has redefined excellence in the world of saw blades.. This revolutionary new saw blade has WELDED carbide teeth for a 30-percent stronger tooth bond that gives you 50-percent longer life. UC2 (sub-micro grain) carbide teeth are 70-percent more compact than standard carbide teeth and are sharpened to finer, more durable cutting edges that stay sharper longer. The E.O.T. grind technology, where every other tooth is ground thinner, makes this the FASTEST FRAMING BLADE EVER.
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Customers like the sharpness, quality and value of the blade. For example, they mention it makes a nice clean cut, it's well worth the investment and it'll cut through maple like a shark. That said, some complain about the smell and durability.
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Customers like the sharpness of the blade. They say it makes a nice clean cut, and is a basic fine toothed blade. Some say it made more precise cuts and left the metal much cooler. Overall, customers are satisfied with the sharp quality of the product.
"...It just made it much less taxing of a job.The one blade lasted the entire job and I couldn't tell any difference in cutting from..." Read more
"Perfect for cutting acrylic" Read more
"...Just two weeks into it and it is already noisier and cutting slower and with more sparks than the makita ever did...." Read more
"...cement like it was soft wood and leaves a very nice straight and smooth cut with sharp edges, even on compound miters...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the blade. They say it works great, is sharp and flat, and does the job it's intended for. Some customers also mention that the cleaning results are adequate. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of this tool.
"...I am very satisfied as it does a very good job, it cuts the fiber cement like it was soft wood and leaves a very nice straight and smooth cut with..." Read more
"It’s good it works and fits fine" Read more
"...The sides and bottom of the cuts are flat and PERFECT. I love the storage piece they came in...." Read more
"...I was on the fence about buying this because it's expensive (almost as much as the saw!)..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the carbide blade. They mention that it is well worth the investment, has fantastic quality for the price, and saves a lot of money. Some say that it works great and is a lifetime supply. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Great price on a functional blade...." Read more
"...blade is far superior to a standard carbide blade and is well worth the investment. It will pay off in fast, high quality cuts with less fine dust...." Read more
"Very good price" Read more
"...Won't last long on anything dense. It's a cheap blade good for less than 1000 sq ft trim. That's all I needed!" Read more
Customers like the fit of the saw blade. For example, they mention it fits perfectly, has a nice narrow kerf, and a deep throat.
"It’s good it works and fits fine" Read more
"...Miters were tight. Used one of these blades before on aluminum columns for the front of a house. Ran it backwards for that job and it worked great...." Read more
"...The pieces aren't hot but they are decent size chunks and can get stuck in you're skin. Got one in the cheek :..." Read more
"smooth, clean touch and they fit my saw. This is a lifetime supply extra special value!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the melting of the saw. Some mention it worked perfectly, with no melting, jagged edges, or breakage. However, others say that the blade would heat up and burn the wood, shards come off very hot, and melt and imbed in plastic portions of the see. The blade heats up quickly, then warps when cutting and ruins the wood.
"...Even goggles aren't a bad idea. The pieces aren't hot but they are decent size chunks and can get stuck in you're skin...." Read more
"No burns.. clean cut." Read more
"The blade heats up quickly then warps when cutting and ruins the wood. Be very careful if you use it only on thin woods." Read more
"Cut light weight metal siding trim well. Shards come off very hot and will melt and imbed in plastic portions of the saw." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the tool. They mention that it dulls quickly and starts to smoke. Some say that the blade creates a massive amount of smoke during the first cut. They also mention that the sawdust was burnt and smoke filled their small shop.
"...I have a hyper thought (will be upgraded to a better one) but the wood kept smoking...." Read more
"...These are the first 2 boards that I cut and you can see it actually burned the wood! Not good for a 180 teeth blade!" Read more
"...However 1/8 inch Masonite and quarter inch plywood it starts smoking and burning...." Read more
"...It did not leave burn marks on the wood but it smelled like burning wood, the sawdust was burnt and smoke filled my small shop...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the blade. They mention that it didn't last long, dulled after only a few uses, and failed miserably.
"I had high hopes for this blade but it failed miserably. I guess you get what you pay for...." Read more
"Did not last long at all , didnt cut as well as others I have used. Not very good" Read more
"...I’ve never had such a terrible experience in my life. The blade dulled after only a few uses finishing some miter cuts...." Read more
"...It started out well but after about 25 cuts I noticed my saw was struggling (actually it was most noticeable by sound) and cutting much slower...." Read more
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I was on the fence about buying this because it's expensive (almost as much as the saw!) and because I had previously been able to do an adequate (but slow and painful) job cutting Durock using a razor knife (and a whole bunch of blades) on another job around the house. But I was looking for something that was (a) faster, (b) cut a cleaner edge and (c) didn't wear me out so much to use - so I took the leap.
I'd say this blade fit all 3 counts.
(a) It literally chews through Durock. Occasionally it'd hit a hard spot and would take a second to catch, but by and large the Durock was toast. It was really fast, it probably cut through a full 5' in maybe 10-15 seconds. This is several times faster than I can go with a razor knife (scoring, then cracking, then cutting again ...) - especially as those razor knife blades get dulled up after seems like just a couple cuts.
(b) The edges were really clean. I clamped a guide board along the Durock to keep the saw straight, and it had absolutely no problem keeping straight. No waving edges to have to go back later and clean up in place. If you were really in a hurry, you could probably use it freehand, since it didn't struggle at all cutting the material. Overall those really clean edges made fitting them together much easier and greatly reduced the amount of time I had to spend scraping little protuberances to make all the sheets fit together.
(c) I'm 39 - which I consider not real old, but also not real young, and anything I can do at this point to save my arm and shoulder some stress is welcome. This thing just took a lot of the effort out of the job. Hand cutting, especially with a dulled up razor, is something I'm happy to minimize. It just made it much less taxing of a job.
The one blade lasted the entire job and I couldn't tell any difference in cutting from beginning to end. I'm assuming I'll be able to use it on my next project.
There were a couple downsides:
- It did make a lot of dust and blew bits of board off at high speed, and it was loud as all get-out. As others have said - wearing a mask, goggles and ear protection is a must. I did all the cutting outside the garage, I'm not sure I'd use it indoors unless it was really well ventilated.
- It's expensive
Overall, I would definitely buy again despite my angst at the price point.