Diablo Circular Saw Blade D055018WMX 5-1/2 Inch 18 Tooth Fast Framing (0.049 Thin Kerf ATB TiCo Carbide Cordless Wood Cutting 12000 RPM)

Maximize Cordless Run Time and Speed with Thin Kerf Framing Technology
The Diablo D055018WMX 5-1/2-inch 18-tooth fast framing circular saw blade delivers industrial-grade cutting capacity and extended battery life for professionals using portable cordless circular saws. Engineered with a proprietary high-performance TiCo hi-density carbide formulation, this premium blade provides extreme structural edge durability and resistance against thermal stress under a 12,000 RPM maximum rated speed. The specialized laser-cut 0.049-inch thin kerf body profile minimizes stock removal and tool motor drag, allowing portable saws to execute rapid rips and crosscuts through dimensional lumbers without bogging down power reserves.

Best Used For:

• Structural Framing Setup: Executing high-speed crosscuts through standard 2X dimensional framing timbers and dense pressure-treated lumbers.
• Job Site Sheathing: Ripping down large sheets of oriented strand board (OSB), heavy plywood panels, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) beams.
• Cordless Trimming Tasks: Performing smooth, portable wood cuts on hardwoods and softwoods where battery runtime conservation is non-negotiable.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• TiCo Hi-Density Carbide: Application-specific formulation strengthens the cutting teeth to maximize overall blade performance life.
• Laser-Cut Thin Kerf: Super-slim 0.049-inch cutting path dramatically decreases material waste and draws fewer amp-hours from cordless tool packs.
• Laser-Cut Stabilizer Vents: Dedicated acoustic expansion slots absorb structural vibration and dissipate tracking heat to halt dangerous blade warp.
• Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Coating: Premium outer layer acts as a permanent thermal defense barrier to resist pitch gumming, rust, and moisture corrosion.
• Universal Bushing System: Native 0.787-inch bore includes three precision adapter reduction washers for seamless integration across dominant tool platforms.

What's Included

• (1) Diablo 5-1/2-Inch 18-Tooth ATB Fast Framing Circular Saw Blade (D055018WMX)
• (1) 1/2-Inch Arbor Adapter Bushing
• (1) 5/8-Inch Arbor Adapter Bushing
• (1) 0.393-Inch Arbor Adapter Bushing

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When deploying this thin-kerf blade on a high-RPM cordless tool, match the arbor washer bushing to your exact tool spindle diameter to avoid hazardous wheel runaway wobble. Allow the alternate top bevel carbide tooth sequence to clear wood shavings at its own steady pace to prevent micro-loading and draw less motor current.