Makita D-21521 8-1/4-Inch Saw Blade , Silver

You will never regret purchasing this blade. I've tried Diablo, Irwin and Dewalt in my Dewalt 60v cordless tablesaw and just couldn't seem find a tooth could that suited my saw for power. This blade allows me to rip wet treated or oak lumber with ease and the run time on the battery is better as well. If you need a fast cutting blade that's very affordable, buy this one !

I put one of these blades in a 10 inch portable table saw about 20 years ago with great results. I've used them ever since . I rarely need the extra depth of cut. These blades last a very long time and stay sharp. The smaller diameter blade allows my saw to power through even wet treated lumber without bogging down. I used to like the 8 1/4 Makita saw but found it eventually outdated and the lousy fence was the final death nel. Currently using a Dewalt saw with good results (I tried a 10 in Makita they haven't fixed the lousy fence)

New blade, good blade, old saw, knocking 30, still a good saw, use sharp blades, keeps em running longer.

Put the blade in my table saw and it did an amazing job. Cut wood like it was butter with a hot knife.

Exactly what I was looking for. Great value for money. Fit saw beautiful... And run smoothly.

Some of the blades for 8 1/4" circular saws are actually only 8" (if the blade says 8-81/4" beware) which decreases the depth of cut by 1/8". It's a minor decrease, but when you're cutting pressure treated 6x6s (which are around 5 5/8" when wet) by making a matching cut on opposite sides, both cuts are decreased by 1/8" with a resulting decrease of 1/4" with the result that sometimes it leaves about 1/8" uncut right through the middle. I have had a Freud blade on the saw and its smooth, stable cutting has been very good, but I finally got tired of dealing with this little problem. This Makita blade is a full 8 1/4" and it is stable enough while also cutting fast and clean.

Don't be fooled by the "8 minus 1/4 inch" description, this is actually "8 plus 1/4 inch" in diameter.Getting the most depth of cut from my Makita MGA5008 with this blade. I've got rough-cut boardwalk planks 3-3.5" thick, on 4x6 and 8"-round stringers, and need all the cut depth I can get. With "standard" 7.25" saws/blades every cut is an exercise in doing it 2 or more times. With this saw and blade, I can get all the planks on 1 pass, and a deep enough cut on the stringers to just finish with a Sawzall.

I've gone through only four of these blades over the course of 27 years and several major building projects. I continue to be amazed not only at the longevity of these blades, but equally with the longevity of my 8 1/4" Makita circle saw. In all cases, these blades have performed flawlessly right up to the point that I replaced them due to loss of teeth (versus dullness). In my case, loss of teeth is likely attributed to cutting thick kiln-dried hardwoods versus blade quality. Lastly, finding ANY quality blade that is truly 8 1/4" is tough - so these Makita blades truly fill a rare niche.