Makita Circular Saw Blades
Makita circular saw blade options for clean, fast timber cuts on site, from rough first-fix ripping to tidy sheet work and trim.
When you're burning through studwork, trimming doors, or breaking down ply and OSB, a tired blade will tear the edge and stall the saw. Makita circular saw blade ranges are built for proper trade cutting, with tooth counts and grinds that suit the material. Match the blade diameter and bore to your saw, then pick teeth for the finish you actually need and get cutting.
What Are Makita Circular Saw Blades Used For?
- Ripping down carcassing timber and joists on first fix when you need fast progress without the saw labouring or burning the cut.
- Breaking down sheet materials like ply, OSB, and MDF for floors, roofs, and cabinets where a sharper blade stops splintering and saves time on clean-up.
- Trimming doors, worktops, and finish timber where a higher tooth count gives you a neater edge that needs less sanding or planing after.
- Batch cutting repeat lengths on site setups where a consistent blade keeps your cuts square, reduces snagging, and helps the saw track properly.
Choosing the Right Makita Circular Saw Blade
Match the blade to the saw first, then match the teeth to the finish you expect, because the wrong blade will cut rough and work your motor hard.
1. Blade diameter and bore (fit comes first)
If the diameter or bore does not match your saw, do not try to make it work. Check the blade size printed on the saw guard or your current blade, and confirm the bore size as well, because that is what centres the blade safely.
2. Tooth count (speed vs finish)
If you are ripping carcassing and doing rough first fix, go lower tooth for quicker cuts and less chance of bogging down. If you are cutting sheet and finish work, go higher tooth to reduce breakout and leave a cleaner edge.
3. Material match (do not force one blade to do everything)
If you are mainly on timber and sheet, stick to wood and laminate style blades for clean cutting. If you keep hitting nails, grit, or unknown reclaimed timber, expect to change blades more often, because no blade stays sharp when it is chewing through site surprises.
Makita Circular Saw Blade FAQs
What size blade goes on a Makita circular saw?
It depends on the exact Makita saw model, because different saws run different diameters and bore sizes. The no-miss way is to check the size printed on the blade you are replacing or on the saw's blade guard, then match both the diameter and the bore.
What is the lifespan of a circular saw blade?
There is no fixed number, because it comes down to what you are cutting and how hard the blade is being pushed. Clean timber and sheet goods will let a blade last far longer than reclaimed wood, hidden nails, grit, or wet site material. If the saw starts burning, splintering, or you have to force the cut, the blade is done for the job you are asking of it.
Do all circular saw blades fit all saws?
No. You must match the blade diameter and the bore size to your saw, and you also need a blade that is rated for the saw's speed. If the bore is wrong or the blade is not seated properly, you will get vibration and poor cuts at best, and it is not safe.
Why is my cut splintering even with a decent saw?
Splintering is nearly always blade choice or blade condition. A low tooth ripping blade will tear sheet edges, and any blade that is going blunt will start ripping fibres instead of slicing them. For cleaner sheet cuts, go higher tooth count and keep the blade sharp, and support the sheet properly so it is not vibrating as you cut.
Can I use one blade for both ripping timber and cutting sheet materials?
You can, but you will always be compromising. A faster, lower tooth blade is better for ripping, and a higher tooth blade is better for clean sheet cuts. If you do both regularly, keep two blades and swap them, because it is quicker than fighting rough edges and slow cuts.
Who Uses Makita Circular Saw Blades?
- Chippies and joiners cutting stud, roof timbers, and sheet goods all week, who need the right tooth count to balance speed with a clean edge.
- Kitchen fitters and shopfitters doing visible cuts in panels and trims, who swap to finer blades to keep the finish tidy and reduce breakout.
- Site maintenance teams and snagging crews who keep a spare blade in the van, because a blunt one turns a ten minute cut list into an hour of fighting the saw.
The Basics: Understanding Circular Saw Blades
Most problems people blame on the saw are actually the blade. Get these basics right and the cut quality and speed change straight away.
1. Diameter and bore
Diameter controls what depth you can cut, and bore is how the blade mounts on the arbor. A blade that does not seat correctly will vibrate, cut poorly, and is not safe, so always match both numbers to your Makita saw.
2. Tooth count and grind
Lower tooth blades clear waste fast for ripping, while higher tooth blades give a cleaner finish on sheet and trim. If your cuts are splintering or burning, it is usually the wrong tooth count or a blade that is past its best.
3. Sharpness and feed rate
A sharp blade should cut without you leaning on the saw. If you have to force it, the motor heats up and the edge gets worse, so swapping the blade early is cheaper than cooking a saw or ruining boards.
Shop Makita Circular Saw Blades at ITS
Whether you need a quick replacement blade for tomorrow's cut list or you are stocking up for first fix and sheet work, we keep a proper range of Makita circular saw blade options ready to go. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and set up for next day delivery so you are not stood waiting when the job is ready.
