Makita B-17217: 9" Carbide-Tipped Circular Saw Blade

The Makita B-17217 is a high-quality carbide-tipped circular saw blade designed specifically for precision tasks. With its 9-inch (235 mm) diameter and a high tooth count of 60, this blade can cut through wood cleanly, reducing splintering and leaving a surface ready for the next finishing stage. It's an excellent choice for furniture making, decorative work, and woodworking that requires meticulous craftsmanship.

Features of the Makita B-17217

• High-Quality Carbide-Tipped (TCT - Tungsten Carbide Tipped) Teeth: The saw teeth are made from tungsten carbide, which boasts exceptional strength and durability compared to general steel teeth. This ensures prolonged sharpness, reduces the need for frequent sharpening, and delivers precise cuts.
  
• 60T Fine Tooth Count: With as many as 60 teeth, it's ideal for fine cuts / clean cuts, significantly reducing wood tear-out and providing a smooth, clean surface that minimizes subsequent finishing steps.
  Designed Specifically for Wood Cutting: Perfect for cutting softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, MDF, and particle board.
  
• High Heat Resistance: The blade body undergoes a meticulous manufacturing and heat-treatment process, making it highly resistant to heat. This reduces blade warping during continuous use, maintaining cutting precision and performance.
  
• Modern Manufacturing Technology: Some sources indicate that the blade is produced using advanced laser technology, ensuring high precision and a perfectly flat blade.
  
• Excellent Chip and Heat Dissipation: The design of the chip gullets ensures efficient sawdust removal, reducing heat buildup and blade jamming.

Technical Data

• Product Type: Circular Saw Blade
  
• Tooth Material: Tungsten Carbide (TCT - Tungsten Carbide Tipped)
  
• Outside Diameter: 235 mm (9 inches)
  
• Number of Teeth: 60T
  
• Arbor Hole Diameter: 25.4 mm (1 inch)
  
• Kerf Thickness: 2.4 mm
  
• Plate Thickness: 1.6 mm
  
• Blade Material: High-quality steel

Suitable For

• Precision Wood Cutting: Such as cutting wood for furniture, interior decoration, cabinet making, and molding.
  
• Cutting Engineered Wood Materials: Especially plywood, MDF, and particle board, where smooth and chip-free edges are crucial.
  
• Cross-cutting: Ideal for cutting across the grain of wood to achieve a beautiful finish.
  
• Carpenters, Finish Contractors, and General Users: Who require a high-performance blade for detailed and high-quality cutting tasks.
  
• Use with Circular Saws: Compatible with 9-inch (235 mm) circular saws that accommodate a 25.4 mm arbor.