Trim Master

Due to the ever increasing popularity of the 10” Trim Master Blade, Alpha® has expanded its line of blades for Miter Saws. The new 12” diameter blade for Miter Saws is designed to be used on a standard Miter Saws without sliding capabilities. This specialty blade is ideally suited to cut baseboards, backsplashes, end caps, mirror frames and many other molding applications. This blade is a must have item for all countertop installers! The new 12" will be available March 2010.

Question : Which way do I install the blade on my tool?

Answer : The blade direction is printed on the front of the blade. Install the blade so that the blade will follow this direction. If the front of the blade is no longer legible, a directional arrow is embossed into the back of the blade. As a last resort, examine the diamonds. The bond tail behind each diamond should be pointing the opposite direction of blade rotation. If the blade is installed incorrectly, the bond tails will reverse direction, which may cause some premature wear.

Question : On which saws to you recommend using the Alpha® Trim Master Dry Blade?

Answer : This particular blade will fit all miter box saws on the market; however, this blade is most suited for sliding saws with a higher RPM, such as: Bosch Model No. 4410L (4,800 rpm) Bosch Model No. 3915 (4,700 rpm) Milwaukee Model No. 6497-6 (4,800 rpm) Metabo Model No. KGS303 (5,020 rpm)

Question : What materials can I cut with the Alpha® Time Master Dry Cutting Saw Blade?

Answer : The Trim Master Dry Saw Blade is primarily designed for granite and engineered stone.

Question : What applications will the Alpha® Trim Master Dry Blade be used for?

Answer : This blade is ideally suited for baseboards, backsplashes, end caps, mirror frames and other molding applications.

Question : Can I use the Alpha® Trim Master Dry Blade for wet application?

Answer : Yes. The Alpha® Trim Master Dry Blade can be used as a wet cutting blade. Please make sure to attach a GFCI when using a miter saw with water for the safety of the operator.

Question : Do you recommend plunge cutting or using the sliding method for cutting on the sliding miter saw?

Answer : We recommend using the sliding method when using a sliding miter saw.

Question : The speed of my cut is slowing down. What can I do to improve it?

Answer : The diamonds are rounding over or glazing causing the blade to lose its cutting ability. You need to re-dress the blade using a soft abrasive material such as a dressing stone or a concrete block.

Question : Can I use this blade for cutting marble?

Answer : Yes. However, you may encounter some chipping of the edge of material due to this blades turbo rim design and diamond matrix selection. We recommend making test cuts on scrap pieces of marble to understand the quality of the cut.

Question : What is the maximum RPM which I can use Trim Master Dry Cutting blade?

Answer : See specifications chart.

Question : What is the arbor size of the Trim Master Dry Cutting blade?

Answer : See specifications chart.