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Mar 30, 2026 - 01:07 PM
Blade thickness influences durability and flexibility. Thicker blades (around .050") are more robust and resist bending, making them ideal for demolition or heavy-duty wood cutting, while thinner blades (.035") allow for faster, finer cuts in metal or plastic. For example, the Makita 6" 6TPI Wood Cutting Blade uses a .050" thickness for tough wood jobs, whereas the Makita 6" 18TPI Metal Cutting Blade at .035" is optimized for metal. Multiple thicknesses are available to match your project requirements.
