8-1/4" 40-TOOTH TCT SAW BLADE FOR FINISHING & FRAMING
The Benchmark Abrasives 8-1/4" 40 tooth TCT saw blade is designed for cleaner, more controlled cutting across hardwoods, softwoods, plywood and construction lumber. Its 40-tooth configuration provides smoother edge quality than lower-tooth-count framing blades, making it a strong choice for trim work, framing and finish-conscious woodworking.
Tungsten carbide-tipped teeth and ATB (Alternate Top Bevel) geometry help produce accurate cuts with reduced tear-out across common wood materials. The 0.087" kerf provides a stable cutting path, while the 5/8" arbor with diamond knockout adds fitment flexibility for compatible circular and worm-drive saws.
Quantity: 1 Blade
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Blade Diameter
8-1/4"
Tooth Count
40 Teeth
Blade Type
Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT)
Tooth Geometry
ATB − Alternate Top Bevel
Arbor / Bore
5/8" with Diamond Knockout
Kerf
0.087"
Maximum RPM
7,500 RPM
Primary Material
Wood
Cutting Application
Finishing & Framing
Compatible Tool Type
Circular & Worm-Drive Saws
Product Features
40-tooth configuration favors smoother edge quality and more controlled cutting.
ATB tooth geometry helps slice cleanly across wood fibers and reduce tear-out.
Tungsten carbide-tipped teeth provide a durable cutting edge for repeated use.
0.087" kerf provides a stable cutting path through common wood materials.
5/8" arbor with diamond knockout provides fitment flexibility for compatible circular and worm-drive saws.
8-1/4" diameter provides greater cutting capacity while maintaining a cleaner finished edge.
7,500 RPM maximum speed clearly identifies the operating limit for proper machine selection.
Materials & Applications
Best For
Softwood
Hardwood
Plywood
Construction lumber
Wood framing
Decking
Trim work
Finish-conscious cuts
The 40-tooth configuration makes this blade particularly useful when cleaner edge quality is important without giving up the versatility needed for framing and everyday construction work.
Machine Compatibility
Designed for compatible 8-1/4" circular and worm-drive saws using the proper round or diamond arbor configuration and operating within the blade's maximum speed rating.
Common compatible saws include:
Makita® 5008MGA 8-1/4" Circular Saw
SKILSAW® SPT78W-01 8-1/4" Worm-Drive Saw
Use the arbor configuration required by your exact saw.
Always confirm compatibility before installation. Blade diameter, arbor or bushing fit, guard and flange clearance, blade rotation, kerf and any applicable riving-knife requirements must match, and the saw must operate at no more than 7,500 RPM.
Choosing the Right Tooth Count
With 40 teeth on an 8-1/4" blade, this is the smoother-cutting option compared with the 24T version, making it better suited for trim, plywood and finish-conscious framing work.
Tips for Better Blade Performance
Secure the workpiece firmly before cutting.
Use a steady feed rate and allow the carbide teeth to do the cutting.
Avoid forcing the blade through the material.
Keep sawdust and chips clear of the cutting path.
Inspect the blade before use for damaged, missing or excessively worn teeth.
Remove pitch and resin buildup periodically to maintain cutting performance.
Replace or professionally sharpen the blade when cutting performance noticeably declines.
Never exceed the blade's 7,500 RPM maximum operating speed.
Safety
Use this blade for wood-cutting applications only.
Do not use this blade to cut metal.
Use only on saws designed to accept this blade diameter and arbor configuration.
Never install the blade on a machine that exceeds the blade's maximum RPM.
Keep all factory guards installed and properly functioning.
Inspect the blade before every use. Do not use a cracked, warped or damaged blade.
Secure the workpiece and maintain control of the saw throughout the cut.
This blade is designed for wood applications, including softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, construction lumber, framing and decking. It is particularly well suited for finishing and framing work where cleaner edge quality is important.
Choose the 24-tooth blade when faster cutting and chip clearance are the priority. Choose the 40-tooth blade when a smoother finished edge and more controlled cutting are more important.
ATB stands for Alternate Top Bevel. The teeth alternate their bevel direction from one tooth to the next, helping slice through wood fibers cleanly and reduce tear-out.
Yes. The higher tooth count and ATB geometry make the 40T a stronger choice than the 24T when cleaner edge quality and reduced tear-out are important.
This blade leans more toward cleaner crosscuts and finish-conscious cutting than aggressive ripping. It can still handle framing and general-purpose cuts, but the 24T blade is usually the better choice when maximum ripping speed is the priority.
The blade has a 5/8" arbor with a diamond knockout, allowing compatibility with saws designed for either the round or diamond arbor configuration. Use only the arbor configuration required by your specific saw.
Do not assume compatibility based only on blade diameter and arbor size. Some 8-1/4" table saws use a riving knife that requires a wider blade kerf, so the saw manufacturer's kerf and riving-knife requirements must be checked before installation.
No. This blade is engineered for wood applications only. Use a Benchmark Abrasives TCT blade specifically designed for steel or aluminum when cutting metal.
Common compatible saws include the Makita 5008MGA 8-1/4-inch circular saw and the SKILSAW SPT78W-01 8-1/4-inch worm-drive saw. Use the arbor configuration required by the exact saw. Confirm compatibility with the exact saw model before installation, including blade diameter, arbor or bushing, guard and flange clearance, blade rotation, kerf and riving-knife requirements where applicable, and a saw speed no greater than 7,500 RPM.
The blade has a maximum operating speed of 7,500 RPM. Never use it on a saw whose operating speed exceeds the maximum RPM marked on the blade.
8-1/4" 40-TOOTH TCT SAW BLADE FOR FINISHING & FRAMING
The Benchmark Abrasives 8-1/4" 40 tooth TCT saw blade is designed for cleaner, more controlled cutting across hardwoods, softwoods, plywood and construction lumber. Its 40-tooth configuration provides smoother edge quality than lower-tooth-count framing blades, making it a strong choice for trim work, framing and finish-conscious woodworking.
Tungsten carbide-tipped teeth and ATB (Alternate Top Bevel) geometry help produce accurate cuts with reduced tear-out across common wood materials. The 0.087" kerf provides a stable cutting path, while the 5/8" arbor with diamond knockout adds fitment flexibility for compatible circular and worm-drive saws.
Quantity: 1 Blade
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Blade Diameter
8-1/4"
Tooth Count
40 Teeth
Blade Type
Tungsten Carbide Tipped (TCT)
Tooth Geometry
ATB − Alternate Top Bevel
Arbor / Bore
5/8" with Diamond Knockout
Kerf
0.087"
Maximum RPM
7,500 RPM
Primary Material
Wood
Cutting Application
Finishing & Framing
Compatible Tool Type
Circular & Worm-Drive Saws
Product Features
40-tooth configuration favors smoother edge quality and more controlled cutting.
ATB tooth geometry helps slice cleanly across wood fibers and reduce tear-out.
Tungsten carbide-tipped teeth provide a durable cutting edge for repeated use.
0.087" kerf provides a stable cutting path through common wood materials.
5/8" arbor with diamond knockout provides fitment flexibility for compatible circular and worm-drive saws.
8-1/4" diameter provides greater cutting capacity while maintaining a cleaner finished edge.
7,500 RPM maximum speed clearly identifies the operating limit for proper machine selection.
Materials & Applications
Best For
Softwood
Hardwood
Plywood
Construction lumber
Wood framing
Decking
Trim work
Finish-conscious cuts
The 40-tooth configuration makes this blade particularly useful when cleaner edge quality is important without giving up the versatility needed for framing and everyday construction work.
Machine Compatibility
Designed for compatible 8-1/4" circular and worm-drive saws using the proper round or diamond arbor configuration and operating within the blade's maximum speed rating.
Common compatible saws include:
Makita® 5008MGA 8-1/4" Circular Saw
SKILSAW® SPT78W-01 8-1/4" Worm-Drive Saw
Use the arbor configuration required by your exact saw.
Always confirm compatibility before installation. Blade diameter, arbor or bushing fit, guard and flange clearance, blade rotation, kerf and any applicable riving-knife requirements must match, and the saw must operate at no more than 7,500 RPM.
Choosing the Right Tooth Count
With 40 teeth on an 8-1/4" blade, this is the smoother-cutting option compared with the 24T version, making it better suited for trim, plywood and finish-conscious framing work.
Tips for Better Blade Performance
Secure the workpiece firmly before cutting.
Use a steady feed rate and allow the carbide teeth to do the cutting.
Avoid forcing the blade through the material.
Keep sawdust and chips clear of the cutting path.
Inspect the blade before use for damaged, missing or excessively worn teeth.
Remove pitch and resin buildup periodically to maintain cutting performance.
Replace or professionally sharpen the blade when cutting performance noticeably declines.
Never exceed the blade's 7,500 RPM maximum operating speed.
Safety
Use this blade for wood-cutting applications only.
Do not use this blade to cut metal.
Use only on saws designed to accept this blade diameter and arbor configuration.
Never install the blade on a machine that exceeds the blade's maximum RPM.
Keep all factory guards installed and properly functioning.
Inspect the blade before every use. Do not use a cracked, warped or damaged blade.
Secure the workpiece and maintain control of the saw throughout the cut.
This blade is designed for wood applications, including softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, construction lumber, framing and decking. It is particularly well suited for finishing and framing work where cleaner edge quality is important.
Choose the 24-tooth blade when faster cutting and chip clearance are the priority. Choose the 40-tooth blade when a smoother finished edge and more controlled cutting are more important.
ATB stands for Alternate Top Bevel. The teeth alternate their bevel direction from one tooth to the next, helping slice through wood fibers cleanly and reduce tear-out.
Yes. The higher tooth count and ATB geometry make the 40T a stronger choice than the 24T when cleaner edge quality and reduced tear-out are important.
This blade leans more toward cleaner crosscuts and finish-conscious cutting than aggressive ripping. It can still handle framing and general-purpose cuts, but the 24T blade is usually the better choice when maximum ripping speed is the priority.
The blade has a 5/8" arbor with a diamond knockout, allowing compatibility with saws designed for either the round or diamond arbor configuration. Use only the arbor configuration required by your specific saw.
Do not assume compatibility based only on blade diameter and arbor size. Some 8-1/4" table saws use a riving knife that requires a wider blade kerf, so the saw manufacturer's kerf and riving-knife requirements must be checked before installation.
No. This blade is engineered for wood applications only. Use a Benchmark Abrasives TCT blade specifically designed for steel or aluminum when cutting metal.
Common compatible saws include the Makita 5008MGA 8-1/4-inch circular saw and the SKILSAW SPT78W-01 8-1/4-inch worm-drive saw. Use the arbor configuration required by the exact saw. Confirm compatibility with the exact saw model before installation, including blade diameter, arbor or bushing, guard and flange clearance, blade rotation, kerf and riving-knife requirements where applicable, and a saw speed no greater than 7,500 RPM.
The blade has a maximum operating speed of 7,500 RPM. Never use it on a saw whose operating speed exceeds the maximum RPM marked on the blade.
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