DeWalt Diamond Edge Chop Saw Blade DW8500 14 Inch Ferrous Metal Cutting Wheel (Solid Steel Core Vacuum Brazed Industrial Diamonds Structural Iron)
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DeWalt DW8500 14-Inch Diamond Edge Ferrous Metal Cutting Chop Saw Blade
The DeWalt DW8500 14-inch diamond edge ferrous metal cutting chop saw blade cross-cuts structural steel, iron pipes, solid rebar, and stainless steel profiles on stationary chop saws without rapid diameter shrinkage. Engineered with industrial diamond grit vacuum-brazed directly onto a solid alloy steel core, this high-durability cutting wheel delivers up to 100 times longer lifespan than conventional resin-bonded abrasive discs while maintaining a constant 14-inch cutting depth. Equipped with a universal 1-inch central arbor hole and a non-loading matrix that resists binding across metal, PVC, and fiberglass, it equips commercial mechanical contractors, pipefitters, and structural welders with shatter-resistant safety and clean, spark-reduced production cuts.
Best Used For:
- Structural Steel and Iron Fabrication: Sectioning heavy carbon steel angle iron, structural unistrut, solid concrete rebar, and Schedule 40 black iron pipe on chop saw stations.
- Industrial Pipeline and Plumbing Retrofits: Cutting thick-walled stainless steel tubing, gas lines, and structural conduit without noxious smoke or excessive debris showers.
- Multi-Material Composite Cutting: Slicing cleanly through composite panels, industrial rubber hoses, fiberglass grating, and rigid PVC plastics using a single stationary machine.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 100X Extended Blade Lifespan: Vacuum-brazed industrial diamond matrix maintains full outer diameter geometry through thousands of heavy industrial cuts.
- Shatter-Resistant Solid Steel Core: Heavy structural alloy steel plate body eliminates wheel flexing, warping, and catastrophic abrasive disc fracturing under load.
- Constant Cutting Depth Geometry: Solid-body architecture ensures uniform cut capacity from the first use to the final operational cycle without wheel shrinkage.
- Non-Loading Exposed Diamond Matrix: Specially engineered segment spacing prevents material gumming when transitioning between metals, plastics, and fiberglass.
- Reduced Spark and Dust Environment: Dramatically lowers hazardous airborne particle counts and spark showers compared to traditional breakdown abrasive wheels.
What's Included
- (1) DeWalt DW8500 14-Inch Diamond Edge Ferrous Metal Cutting Chop Saw Blade
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | DeWalt Industrial Tools |
| Model Part Number | DW8500 |
| Blade Outer Diameter | 14.00 Inches (355.60 mm) |
| Center Arbor Hole Size | 1.00 Inch (25.40 mm Universal Round Arbor) |
| Diamond Segment Count | 20 Segmented Diamond Matrix Teeth |
| Cutting Edge Bonding Technology | High-Vacuum Brazed Industrial Diamond Grit |
| Core Body Composition | Solid Heavy-Duty Structural Alloy Steel Plate |
| Primary Material Application | Ferrous Metals, Structural Iron, Steel, & Stainless Profiles |
| Secondary Material Capacity | PVC Plastics, Fiberglass, Unistrut, & Industrial Rubber |
| Overall Thickness Profile | 0.12 Inches (3.05 mm Kerf) |
| Net Accessory Weight | 3.41 lbs (54.56 oz / 1.55 kg) |
| Tool Machine Compatibility | Commercial 14-Inch Stationary Chop Saws & Drop-Cut Saws |
| Universal Product Code (UPC) | 591122062026 |
| Suitable for material type | Carbon Steel, Rebar, Iron Pipe, Stainless Steel, & Plastics |
Pro-Tip: Unlike traditional resin abrasive wheels that wear down rapidly, let the weight of the stationary chop saw arm do the work when feeding the DeWalt diamond blade; steady, light downward pressure maximizes diamond grit contact and ensures hundreds of precise cuts.
