Makita Continuous Rim Diamond Blade B-69696 4-1/2 Inch Saw Disc (13800 Max RPM 0.06 Thickness Tile Porcelain Granite Stone Wet Dry Flat Cutting)

Industrial Thin-Kerf Continuous Rim Wheel for Chip-Free Professional Hard Porcelain and Granite Tile Layouts

The Makita B-69696 4-1/2 Inch Continuous Rim Diamond Blade delivers professional-grade mechanical shearing precision when processing dense vitrified porcelain slabs, ceramic pavers, natural granite, and sensitive stone panels. Engineered with a specialized 0.06-inch ultra-thin kerf profiling and an optimized industrial bond matrix, this premium saw disc reduces rotational surface resistance to prevent material chipping and raw edge blowouts. The heavy-duty tool steel body utilizes a precision-balanced core plate that minimizes high-RPM vibration runout and harmonic tracking noise up to a 13,800 RPM maximum velocity rating. Universally compatible with standard 7/8-inch, 5/8-inch, and 20mm drive spindles, this versatile masonry accessory integrates seamlessly into handheld angle grinders and portable cut-off tools for water-pressurized wet cooling or controlled dry field modifications.

Best Used For:

• Premium Porcelain Installation: Executing clean, factory-grade exposed corner miters and straight cuts on dense, high-end vitreous porcelain wall and floor coverings.
• Commercial Granite Sizing: Boring and sawing dense natural stone profiles, stone backsplashes, and granite mosaic borders without fracturing delicate crystal matrices.
• High-Speed Bathroom Remodels: Running continuous, precise cuts through standard structural ceramic tile backing layers and heavy floor pavers under high-production conditions.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Continuous Rim Configuration: Eliminates segment gaps to deliver uniform pressure distribution, ensuring smooth, chip-free tracking on delicate glazes.
• Industrial Bond Matrix: Advanced metallic formulation constantly exposes fresh abrasive grit, reducing heat friction and avoiding structural glazing.
• 0.06-Inch Ultra-Thin Profile: Slender blade width reduces material drop loss and demands less motor torque, maximizing cutting speeds.
• Precision Balanced Steel Core: Heavy-duty core body prevents steel warping under intense thermal loading, ensuring absolute tracking line straightness.
• Universal Multi-Arbor System: Built-in bushing adaptations match 7/8-inch, 5/8-inch, and 20mm spindle shafts to fit globally standardized masonry saws and angle grinders.

What's Included

• (1) Makita B-69696 4-1/2" Continuous Rim General Purpose Diamond Blade

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: To maximize the cutting lifespan of this continuous rim matrix blade, avoid forcing the workpiece forward at high speed. Let the diamond rim set its own rate through hard porcelain, and occasionally dress the edge by running one pass through an abrasive dressing stone to clear away glaze matrix build-up.