ROTOR 300 mm Wood Cutting Saw Blades – 36T / 48T Variants
When working with wood, the tooth count makes all the difference: fewer teeth mean speed and fast chip clearance, while more teeth give a fine, clean, chip-free cut. The ROTOR 300 mm blade range comes in 2 tooth options with tungsten carbide tips (T.C.T.), for stationary circular saws, panel saws and table saws with a 32 mm arbor (the 36T also fits 25.4 mm with the reducing ring).
🧭 QUICK GUIDE: WHICH TOOTH COUNT TO CHOOSE?
1️⃣ 36 Teeth (36T) – Speed and General Use
Application: fast cutting, ripping and crosscutting solid wood.
Materials: solid softwood and hardwood, planks, rough timber, beams, OSB, thick plywood, formwork.
Why: larger gullets clear sawdust quickly and prevent overheating on long rip cuts. Bonus: 32→25.4 mm reducing ring included. Result: fast, firm cut with a medium finish.
2️⃣ 48 Teeth (48T) – Fine Cuts and Semi-Finish
Application: precise crosscuts and general joinery.
Materials: chipboard, MDF, plywood, laminated wood and dry solid wood where a clean edge is needed.
Why: the smaller tooth pitch enters the material more smoothly and greatly reduces fibre tear-out. Result: straight, smooth edges suited to visible joints.
| Feature |
ROTOR 36T |
ROTOR 48T |
| Outer Diameter |
300 mm |
300 mm |
| Bore |
32 mm (25.4 mm ring included) |
32 mm |
| Kerf |
2.8 mm |
3 mm |
| Plate Thickness |
2 mm |
2 mm |
| Tooth Type (TCT) |
Medium (Speed) |
Dense (Fine) |
| Cut Type |
Fast / Ripping |
Clean / General |
| Ideal For |
Rough timber, planks, OSB |
Chipboard, MDF, dry wood |
💡 WORKSHOP TIP:
If you mainly cut lumber, timber framing or formwork, choose the 36T. For chipboard, MDF or furniture parts where the edge finish matters, go for the 48T!
🦺 SAFETY MEASURES:
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Protective equipment required: safety glasses, dust mask or respirator (fine wood dust) and hearing protection for prolonged work.
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Check the direction of rotation when mounting — the arrow on the blade must match the machine's rotation.
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Check the teeth before use — missing, cracked or visibly worn teeth increase the risk of kickback and vibration.
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Beware of kickback: make sure the riving knife is fitted correctly and the blade guard works; keep a steady, controlled feed.
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Do not exceed the maximum speed marked on the blade — centrifugal force is significant at large diameters.
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Clamp the workpiece firmly before cutting — an unsecured piece can be thrown violently.