A tungsten carbide tipped circular saw blade with fully ground TCT teeth, designed for smooth, clean cutting through softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, and MDF on handheld and benchtop saws.
- Tooth type: fully ground tungsten carbide tipped
- Materials: softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, MDF
- Re-sharpenable: yes, with suitable equipment
- Compatible tools: handheld and benchtop circular saws
- Bore sizes: 20mm and 30mm across the range
MAXTEC TCT Circular Saw Blade - Wood Cutting - Tungsten Carbide Tipped
A tungsten carbide tipped circular saw blade with fully ground TCT teeth, designed for smooth, clean cutting through softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, and MDF on handheld and benchtop saws.
- Tooth type: fully ground tungsten carbide tipped
- Materials: softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, MDF
- Re-sharpenable: yes, with suitable equipment
- Compatible tools: handheld and benchtop circular saws
- Bore sizes: 20mm and 30mm across the range
MAXTEC TCT Circular Saw Blade
A professional grade TCT circular saw blade range designed for clean, efficient wood cutting across construction site and workshop applications. The fully ground tungsten carbide tips deliver smooth, effortless cuts through softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, MDF, and multi-board panels with precision and consistency. Unlike pressed tooth blades, the fully ground TCT teeth maintain a sharper cutting edge for longer and can be re-sharpened with appropriate equipment, extending blade service life and reducing ongoing consumable cost. Available in eight size and tooth count variants covering 160mm to 235mm diameter with 20mm and 30mm bore sizes, the range suits the full spread of handheld and benchtop saws used across UK construction and joinery.
Why Choose the MAXTEC TCT Circular Saw Blade
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Fully ground TCT teeth: ground to a precise geometry that produces cleaner cuts with less splintering than pressed tooth blades, and maintains sharpness significantly longer under sustained use.
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Re-sharpenable: the tungsten carbide tips can be re-sharpened with appropriate equipment, extending blade life beyond that of disposable blades and reducing long-term cost per cut on high-volume cutting work.
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Eight size variants: covering 160mm to 235mm diameter with tooth counts from 24 to 60, the range covers coarse rip cutting through to fine finish cutting from a single blade family.
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Suitable for handheld and benchtop saws: the size and bore range covers the most common circular saw configurations used on UK construction sites and in joinery workshops.
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Broad material compatibility: cuts softwood, hardwood, plywood, chipboard, MDF, and multi-board panels, covering the full range of wood-based materials encountered in construction and joinery.
What's Included
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One MAXTEC TCT Circular Saw Blade in the selected size and tooth count variant
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Product Name | MAXTEC TCT Circular Saw Blade - Wood Cutting - Tungsten Carbide Tipped |
| Product Code | TCT |
| Blade Type | TCT (Tungsten Carbide Tipped) |
| Tooth Type | Fully Ground Tungsten Carbide |
| Re-Sharpenable | Yes |
| Compatible Tools | Handheld and Benchtop Circular Saws |
| Suitable Materials | Softwood, Hardwood, Plywood, Chipboard, MDF, Multi-Board Panels |
Material Compatibility
| Material | Status |
|---|---|
| Softwood | ✓ Compatible |
| Hardwood | ✓ Compatible |
| Plywood | ✓ Compatible |
| Chipboard & Raw Chipboard | ✓ Compatible |
| MDF | ✓ Compatible |
| Multi-Board Panels | ✓ Compatible |
| Plastic | ✓ Compatible |
| Metal | ✗ Not Recommended |
| Masonry & Concrete | ✗ Not Recommended |
SIZE OPTIONS
| Code | Diameter | Bore | Teeth | Max RPM |
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| TCT-160/20/24 | 160mm | 20mm | 24 | ~9,500 rpm |
| TCT-160/20/48 | 160mm | 20mm | 48 | ~9,500 rpm |
| TCT-165/20/24 | 165mm | 20mm | 24 | ~9,300 rpm |
| TCT-185/30/28 | 185mm | 30mm | 28 | ~8,200 rpm |
| TCT-190/20/24 | 190mm | 20mm | 24 | ~8,000 rpm |
| TCT-235/30/28 | 235mm | 30mm | 28 | ~6,800 rpm |
| TCT-235/30/40 | 235mm | 30mm | 40 | ~6,800 rpm |
| TCT-235/30/60 | 235mm | 30mm | 60 | ~6,800 rpm |
Who Is This For?
Joiners, carpenters, site carpenters, flooring contractors, and general construction trades who carry out wood cutting on handheld and benchtop circular saws across construction sites and workshops. Suits both the site operative cutting structural timber and boarding to length and the joiner making precision finish cuts on hardwood and engineered boards.
Typical Applications
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Rip cutting softwood and hardwood structural timber to length on construction sites
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Cross cutting plywood and chipboard sheet materials during kitchen, joinery, and fitting work
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Fine finish cutting hardwood, MDF, and multi-board panels during furniture and joinery installation
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Cutting flooring boards, decking, and cladding during installation work
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Cutting timber framing, studwork, and boarding during partition and structural installation
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Workshop ripping and crosscutting of solid wood and sheet material on benchtop saws
How to Use
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Confirm the blade diameter and bore size match your saw before fitting.
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Confirm the blade's maximum RPM is equal to or greater than your saw's maximum no-load speed.
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Fit the blade with the rotation direction arrow matching the direction of saw spindle rotation.
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Tighten the blade retaining bolt to the saw manufacturer's specification.
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Set the cutting depth to approximately 5mm to 10mm deeper than the material thickness.
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Apply steady, consistent feed rate. Do not force the blade through the material.
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Inspect the blade after use for damaged or missing teeth before storing.
Safety
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Eye protection to EN 166 and hearing protection to EN 352 are mandatory for all circular saw operations.
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Wear cut-resistant gloves to EN 388 when handling and fitting blades.
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Always fit the blade guard before operating the saw.
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Never exceed the blade's maximum RPM rating.
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Ensure the workpiece is securely clamped before cutting.
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If the blade shows cracks or damage, discontinue use immediately.
Maintenance
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Inspect teeth before each use for chipping, cracking, or carbide tip loss.
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Clean resin and pitch build-up from the blade body and teeth after use.
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Re-sharpen with appropriate TCT sharpening equipment when cutting performance deteriorates.
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Store blades flat in a dry environment, protected from contact with other blades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does TCT mean and why does it matter?
A: TCT stands for Tungsten Carbide Tipped. The blade body is steel, with tungsten carbide tips brazed onto each tooth. Tungsten carbide is significantly harder than steel, maintaining a sharper cutting edge for longer and handling abrasive materials including chipboard and MDF that would quickly blunt a standard steel blade.
Q: What is the difference between a 24 tooth and a 60 tooth blade?
A: Fewer teeth produce faster, more aggressive cuts with a rougher finish, suited to rip cutting structural timber and sheet material where speed matters. More teeth produce slower, cleaner cuts with less splintering, suited to fine finish cutting on hardwood, MDF, and visible joinery work.
Q: Can this blade be re-sharpened?
A: Yes. The tungsten carbide tips can be re-sharpened using appropriate TCT sharpening equipment, extending blade service life beyond that of disposable blades. Professional blade sharpening services are widely available across the UK.
Q: How do I match the blade to my saw?
A: Confirm three things before ordering: diameter must match the blade guard size on your saw, bore size must match the saw's spindle diameter, and the blade's maximum RPM must be equal to or greater than the saw's maximum no-load speed. All three must match for safe and correct operation.
Q: Is this blade suitable for cutting plastic?
A: Yes, for general plastic cutting. For specialist plastics or acrylic sheet, a dedicated plastic cutting blade with a higher tooth count and specific tooth geometry will produce a cleaner edge with less chipping.
Q: Why should I order from CMT Group?
A: CMT Group has supplied UK construction and industrial sites since 2010. Orders placed online by 7pm qualify for next working day delivery on a FORS Silver accredited fleet covering 90% of the UK mainland. CMT's EDGE procurement portal provides agreed contract pricing and streamlined repeat ordering for trade accounts.
