{"id":1118,"date":"2021-10-07T15:56:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T19:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2021-10-08T10:33:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T14:33:15","slug":"can-i-use-a-smaller-blade-on-my-circular-saw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/can-i-use-a-smaller-blade-on-my-circular-saw\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Smaller Blade on my Circular Saw?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve ever wondered if you can use a smaller blade inside your circular saw, then you\u2019re not alone \u2013 many of us have had the exact same thought when faced with a blade that\u2019s smaller than the saw\u2019s default blade diameter.<\/p>\n

While you might be thinking why you would ever want to use a smaller blade than the manufacturer recommended one there are a few common situations where you might want to do this.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you need to cut some granite or concrete. The specialty diamond blades designed for this task are typically sold in smaller than normal sizes. If you\u2019ve got a 7 \u00bc inch circular saw, the nearest blade diameter would be 7\u201d.<\/p>\n

Another scenario would be you\u2019ve got a 10-inch compound miter saw, and you want to make a few precise cuts in laminate flooring. The only fine-tooth blade you have lying around is a 7 \u00bc inch size.<\/p>\n

The short answer to the above questions is that you can generally use a smaller blade in a circular saw <\/em>\u2013 within reason. Of course, there will be some drawbacks and changes in performance, especially when you size down by a significant margin.<\/p>\n

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