Austsaw PCD160 160mm x 4PCD+4TCT PCD Fibre Cement Saw Blade

The Austsaw PCD Fibre Cement Saw Blade is a circular saw blade with polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tips, listed by Austsaw for ripping and crosscutting fibre cement sheet and for wood, MDF, chipboard and plywood (manufacturer-stated). This page lists six sizes from 160mm to 300mm, each supplied as a single carded blade.

The 160mm to 250mm blades alternate PCD and TCT tips (4 PCD and 4 TCT on the 160mm and 185mm blades, 6 PCD and 6 TCT on the 205mm to 250mm blades) and the 300mm blade has 8 PCD teeth. Austsaw says the alternating PCD and TCT tips give a smoother, cleaner cut and let the blade be used in other wood based materials, and lists hand-made polycrystalline diamond tips, a laser cut plate and impact resistant brazing for tooth bonding (manufacturer-stated).

The catalogue lists every size with an FT tooth grind and a 10° hook angle (shown as Rake). The 160mm and 185mm blades are for cordless saws, the 205mm to 250mm blades for circular saws and the 300mm blade for power saws, portable saws and drop saws. The maximum speed falls from 9,500 RPM on the 160mm blade to 5,000 RPM on the 300mm blade, so check the blade against your saw.

Where this product is used

• Ripping and crosscutting fibre cement sheet
• Cutting plasterboard, cement board and compressed sheet
• Cutting MDF, chipboard and plywood
• Cutting softwood and hardwood timber

Features

• Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tips (manufacturer-stated)
• Alternating PCD and TCT tips for a smoother, cleaner cut and use in wood based materials (manufacturer-stated)
• Laser cut plate with impact resistant brazing for tooth bonding (manufacturer-stated)
• Fast, clean cut that reduces dust and pitch build up (manufacturer-stated)
• 160mm to 300mm sizes for cordless saws, circular saws and drop saws (manufacturer-stated)

Common specifications

Key specifications

Figures are from the Austsaw catalogue Edition 21 and the Alpha Tools product feed (manufacturer-stated). Hook angle is listed in the catalogue as Rake.

Selecting the right option

Choose the diameter and bore your saw takes: 160mm and 185mm for cordless saws (20mm bore with a 16mm bush), 205mm to 250mm for circular saws and 300mm for power, portable and drop saws. Check the maximum speed against your saw. For standard timber blades see the other Austsaw circular saw blades; for bushes see Austsaw saw blade bushes.

Related products

See also Austsaw saw blade bushes and the Austsaw Extreme Wood with Nail Blade range.