Engineered for professional framing and heavy-duty woodworking, the Milwaukee 5-3/8 in. Tungsten Carbide Framing Blade with 16 teeth blends relentless sharpness with tough-material durability. If your project calls for clean, fast cuts through softwoods, hardwoods, and laminated panels, this blade keeps pace without frequent resharpening.
Why this blade stands out
Crafted with tungsten carbide teeth, it attacks dense and abrasive materials—like treated lumber, wet lumber, plywood, OSB, and LVL—while maintaining edge life you can feel after a long day on the jobsite. The 16-tooth configuration delivers aggressive ripping and efficient cross-cuts, making it ideal for framing tasks where speed matters and precision is non-negotiable. ATB grind with a 15° hook angle optimizes chip evacuation and reduces binding, resulting in smoother cuts with less tearing in laminated woods.
Key specifications at a glance
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Diameter: 5-3/8" (136.5 mm)
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Thickness: 0.04" (1.0 mm)
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Kerf: 0.063"
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Teeth: 16
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Tooth grind: ATB
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Hook angle: 15°
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Max speed: 10,000 RPM
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Arbor size: 10 mm
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Material: Tungsten carbide
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Packaging: Carded
Ideal uses and practical applications
This blade excels on construction lumber and laminated panels. Use it for:
- Ripping and cross-cutting softwoods and hardwoods on framing projects
- Cutting treated lumber without rapid edge dulling
- Precision work on plywood, OSB, LVL, PSL, LSL, and OSL
- Efficient stock removal on laminated woods where edge stability matters
What makes it the smart choice
Compared to standard steel-framed blades, the tungsten carbide teeth stay sharper longer, delivering consistent performance across dense and abrasive materials. The combination of a wide 5-3/8" diameter and 10 mm arbor makes it compatible with many common framing and saw configurations, while the 0.063" kerf minimizes resistance for quicker cuts with less heat buildup. This means fewer passes, less fatigue, and cleaner results on demanding framing jobs.
Tips for best results
- Ensure your saw can accommodate a 10 mm arbor and the 5-3/8" blade diameter.
- Use a steady, controlled feed rate and let the blade do the work—avoid forcing the cut.
- For laminated and treated lumber, maintain a moderate cutting speed to balance heat and edge life.
- Keep blades clean and dry to preserve carbide edge and prolong life.