165 mm cordless trim
You want a 20 mm bore and a maximum rpm above the saw, for aluminium trim or thin non-ferrous. The Saxton prints 3,800 rpm and includes a 16 mm ring. Stay at or under that ceiling.
Circular saw blade for aluminium comparison 2026
The best circular saw blades for aluminium, compared.
Top pick: Trend CSB/AP21072 210 mm 72T Best value: BATIOPV 165 mm 36T metal blade – Lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on this ASIN, at about £17.99. The bullet says 2,800 rpm and one UK review reads 1,300 rpm. Updated October 2026.
A circular saw blade for aluminium is a carbide-tipped blade sold for aluminium, other non-ferrous metals, and often plastic. You fit it to a mitre saw, a table saw, or a 160–165 mm cordless circular saw for extrusions, fascia, soffit, tile trim and thin sheet. Judge the listing by diameter, bore, a maximum speed the saw does not exceed, and a tooth form the page prints. Their amazon.co.uk reviews are mostly about tube and sheet. Check diameter, bore, ring and rpm in the [circular saw blade for aluminium buying guide](/hub/saw-accessories/circular-saw-blade-for-aluminium/sub/circular-saw-blade-for-aluminium-buying-guide) before you treat a star line as a finish score.
A circular saw blade for aluminium is a carbide-tipped blade sold for aluminium, other non-ferrous metals, and often plastic.
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Which circular saw blade for aluminium fits?
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The best circular saw blades for aluminium in detail
Our view
The Trend CSB/AP21072 is a 210 mm, 72-tooth blade for aluminium and plastic, with a 30 mm bore, a stated −6° hook and a 2.8 mm kerf, at £21.75. The listing shows 4.9 from 9 reviews. Two UK reviews describe clean cuts in aluminium glazing bar and box, and also timber, plus a short note that the blade was very good. Named machines include DeWalt DCS7485 and DWE7485, Einhell TE-TS 36/210 Li, Erbauer ETS18-LI, Milwaukee M18 FTS210 and Hyundai HYMS1500E. The included line is one blade, with no reducing ring and no maximum rpm. Nine reviews is too small a sample to treat 4.9 as a ranking of the aisle. Listed weight is 630 g.
Pros
- −6° hook and 2.8 mm kerf printed in the highlight
- 72 teeth, 30 mm bore, sold for aluminium and plastic
- UK reviews mention aluminium glazing bar and box
- Named table and mitre saws on the bullet
Cons
- 4.9 from only 9 reviews
- No maximum rpm in the file
- No reducing ring in the included line
- One of the two detailed UK reviews also covers timber
Best for: A 210 mm table or mitre saw docking aluminium glazing bar, box or plastic, if you accept a nine-review sample.
Less suitable: A 165 mm cordless saw, or anyone who needs a printed maximum rpm before fitting the blade.
Specifications
- Model
- Trend CSB/AP21072 210 mm 72T
- Brand
- Trend
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 4.9/5(9)
- Diameter
- 210 mm
- Bore
- 30 mm
- Teeth
- 72
- Stated materials
- Aluminium and plastic
- Tooth form
- −6° hook
Common questions
What hook does the highlight state?
−6°, with a 2.8 mm kerf and an extra-fine finish claim.
Which machines are named?
The devices cell says table saw and mitre saw. The bullet names DeWalt DCS7485 and DWE7485, Einhell TE-TS 36/210 Li, Erbauer ETS18-LI, Milwaukee M18 FTS210 and Hyundai HYMS1500E.
Is a reducing ring included?
No. The included-components line is one 210 mm 72T blade.
Our view
The BRSCHNITT BCO04305105R is a 305 mm, 100-tooth TCG blade for aluminium, plastic and non-ferrous metal, with a 2 mm plate, a 3 mm tip and a maximum of 4,500 rpm, at £28.99. The listing shows 4.8 from 6 reviews. The file’s review lines are two German comments, so that star line is not a UK write-up of six reports. The arbor line says 30/25.4 mm and a washer is not listed. The material cell says Plastic, against a TCG metal-and-plastic application line. Listed weight is 1.2 kg. You can read the diameter, tooth form and speed ceiling from the page, and you cannot read a UK account of the cut.
Pros
- 305 mm, 100 TCG teeth, maximum 4,500 rpm
- Plate 2 mm, tip 3 mm
- Application line is plastic, aluminium and non-ferrous
- Arbor line 30/25.4 mm
Cons
- No UK review text; the file has two German lines
- 4.8 from 6 is not a UK sample
- Washer is not listed
- Material cell says Plastic
Best for: A 305 mm saw whose no-load speed stays at or under 4,500 rpm, if you are buying on the printed TCG spec alone.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants UK buyer comments on aluminium profile before paying £28.99.
Specifications
- Model
- BRSCHNITT 305 mm 100T TCG aluminium blade
- Brand
- BRSCHNITT
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(6)
- Diameter
- 305 mm
- Bore
- 30 mm
- Teeth
- 100
- Max speed
- 4,500 rpm
- Stated materials
- Aluminium and plastic
- Tooth form
- TCG
- Reducing ring
- Not listed
Common questions
What tooth form is printed?
TCG. Tip thickness is 3 mm and plate thickness is 2 mm.
Which saws does the listing allow?
Circular saws, mitre saws and table saws, at a maximum of 4,500 rpm.
Are there UK reviews in the file?
No. The file has two German lines. The star line is 4.8 from 6. That is not a UK write-up.
Our view
The METAK MTA21064 is a 210 mm, 64-tooth blade with a 30 mm bore, listed at £16.99. The title says 25, 20 and 16 mm adapters, and the included-components cell says only the blade. It prints 4.6 from 450 reviews, the same line and the same rank as the 165 mm METAK. A UK review describes aluminium tubing on a Mac Allister mitre saw. Other UK texts name 216 mm, 254 mm and 300 mm orders, so the pool is mixed. The number-of-items cell says 64, which matches the tooth count, while the unit count is 1. Thickness is 1.8 mm, weight is 600 g, and the file has no maximum rpm.
Pros
- 210 mm, 64 teeth, 30 mm bore
- A UK review describes aluminium tubing on a Mac Allister mitre saw
- Title states 25, 20 and 16 mm adapters
- £16.99, with thickness listed at 1.8 mm
Cons
- The 450-review line is shared with the 165 mm METAK
- Adapters are in the title, not the components cell
- Number of items says 64 against a unit count of 1
- No maximum rpm
Best for: A 210 mm mitre or table saw for aluminium tube or plastic, after you check which rings actually arrived.
Less suitable: A 165 mm cordless saw, or a buyer treating the 450 reviews as this diameter only.
Specifications
- Model
- METAK 210 mm 64T aluminium blade
- Brand
- METAK
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(450)
- Diameter
- 210 mm
- Bore
- 30 mm
- Teeth
- 64
- Stated materials
- Aluminium, plastic, wood
- Reducing ring
- Title only
Common questions
Are the adapters in the components line?
The title says a 25/20/16 mm adapter. The included-components cell says only the blade.
Why does number of items say 64?
The cell says 64. Unit count is 1. 64 matches the tooth count, not a 64-pack.
Do the reviews stay on 210 mm?
No. UK texts in the file also name 216 mm, 254 mm and 300 mm orders.
Our view
The METAK MTA16548 is a 165 mm, 48-tooth TCT blade with a 20 mm bore, listed at £12.99, the lowest sticker in this set. The page prints 4.6 from 450 reviews, the same count and the same rank, 70 in Circular Saw Blades, as the 210 mm METAK, so that figure is not a separate sample for this diameter. The title says a 16 mm adapter, and the included-components cell says only the blade. The bullets name aluminium, plastic and wood, and the compatible-material cell also adds laminate, MDF, parquet and copper. The file has no maximum rpm. UK text in the shared file includes aluminium tile trim and orders for 216 mm, 254 mm and 300 mm, which are not this blade. The item-thickness cell says 1.4 mm and the listed weight is 300 g.
Pros
- £12.99, the lowest price printed in this set
- 165 mm, 48 TCT teeth, 20 mm bore
- Title names aluminium, plastic and wood
- Item thickness 1.4 mm, listed weight 300 g
Cons
- 4.6 from 450 is the same figure as the 210 mm METAK
- 16 mm adapter is in the title only
- No maximum rpm in the file
- Shared reviews include wrong-size orders
Best for: A 165 mm saw when the sticker matters and you will confirm the adapter is actually in the parcel.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs this 450-review line to be about the 165 mm blade alone, or a saw whose speed you cannot check.
Specifications
- Model
- METAK 165 mm 48T aluminium blade
- Brand
- METAK
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(450)
- Diameter
- 165 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 48
- Stated materials
- Aluminium, plastic, wood
- Reducing ring
- Title only
Common questions
Does the listing include a 16 mm adapter?
The title says a 16 mm adapter. The included-components cell says only the circular saw blade.
What materials does the title name?
Aluminium, plastic and wood. The bullets also say non-ferrous metals, fascias and soffits.
Is a maximum speed printed?
No. This amazon.co.uk file has no maximum rpm.
Our view
The Saxton TCT16048TMB is a 160 mm, 48-tooth blade for a 165 mm saw, with a 20 mm bore, a 16 mm ring in the box, and a stated maximum of 3,800 rpm. At £18.99 it shows 4.6 from 137 amazon.co.uk reviews, and UK titles include a metal shed, cutting aluminium cleanly, and cutting ali. The bullets name steel, copper, aluminium and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals, while the material cell says only Copper, Steel. Kerf is 2.0 mm and the plate is 1.7 mm, at a listed weight of 290 g. One UK review says it lost half its teeth, so the star line is not a promise of edge life. The bullet says running above 3,800 rpm can shorten blade life. It is the top pick here because the reviews belong to this blade and they do describe aluminium, with a ring and a speed ceiling you can check against the saw.
Pros
- 160 mm, 48 teeth, 20 mm bore, with a 16 mm ring in the components line
- Maximum 3,800 rpm printed, with a warning above that speed
- 4.6 from 137 amazon.co.uk reviews, including UK lines on aluminium
- Kerf 2.0 mm and plate 1.7 mm
Cons
- A UK review says it lost half its teeth
- Material cell says Copper, Steel and omits aluminium
- Dimensions cell prints 16 x 4.8 cm
- Also sold for steel, so a steel cut is not an aluminium finish score
Best for: A 160–165 mm saw cutting aluminium trim or thin non-ferrous, when the saw stays at or under 3,800 rpm.
Less suitable: A 210 mm or 305 mm saw, or a job that needs a printed negative hook.
Specifications
- Model
- Saxton TCT16048TMB 160 mm 48T
- Brand
- Saxton
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(137)
- Diameter
- 160 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 48
- Max speed
- 3,800 rpm
- Stated materials
- Steel, copper, aluminium
- Reducing ring
- 16 mm included
Common questions
What metals does the bullet name?
Steel, copper, aluminium, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Is a reducing ring in the box?
Yes. The dimensions bullet and the included-components line say a 16 mm reduction ring.
What is the maximum speed?
3,800 rpm. The bullet says running above that can shorten blade life.
Our view
The FOCSTOL F1-O32305105YB is a 305 mm, 100-tooth TCG blade at £29.99, with a 30 mm to 25.4 mm washer, a 2 mm plate, a 3 mm tip and a stated maximum of 4,500 rpm. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 70 reviews. One UK review says aluminium skirting, and another says resin and wood, which the bullets do not claim. The comparison line prints TCG with a 45° trapezoidal flat tooth, for aluminium, other non-ferrous metal and plastic. The rank cell places it at 92 in Diamond Blades, and the material cell says alloy steel against a carbide-tip bullet. Listed weight is 1.17 kg.
Pros
- 100 TCG teeth, 4,500 rpm maximum, washer from 30 mm to 25.4 mm
- 4.6 from 70 reviews, with a UK line on aluminium skirting
- Plate 2 mm, tip 3 mm
- Stated for aluminium, non-ferrous metal and plastic
Cons
- A UK review describes resin and wood, which the bullets do not claim
- Ranked 92 in Diamond Blades
- Material cell says alloy steel against the carbide-tip bullet
- £29.99, the highest price in this set
Best for: A 305 mm mitre or table saw for aluminium skirting or non-ferrous profile, at or under 4,500 rpm.
Less suitable: A 165 mm saw, or a wood-and-resin job the bullets do not state.
Specifications
- Model
- FOCSTOL 305 mm 100T TCG
- Brand
- FOCSTOL
- Price
- ∼£30
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(70)
- Diameter
- 305 mm
- Bore
- 30 mm
- Teeth
- 100
- Max speed
- 4,500 rpm
- Stated materials
- Aluminium and plastic
- Tooth form
- TCG
- Reducing ring
- 30 to 25.4 mm
Common questions
What is in the box?
A 305 mm blade and a washer from 30 mm to 25.4 mm. Plate 2 mm, TCG tip 3 mm, 100 teeth.
What speed is the maximum?
4,500 rpm, for a circular saw, mitre saw or table saw.
What did a UK reviewer cut?
One UK review says aluminium skirting. Another says resin and wood, which the bullets do not claim.
Our view
The BAUBECK BAU-CSB-PARENT-MULTI-PRO is a 255 mm, 28-tooth blade at £21.59, with 4.6 from 35 amazon.co.uk reviews. The title is for wood with nails and metal, and it names the Evolution R255 plus 20 mm and 16 mm rings. The bullets add aluminium, mild steel, plywood, chipboard, MDF, laminate and fibre-reinforced plastic. UK reviews in the file are about plywood, MDF, OSB, pallet nails and skirting, not an aluminium edge. One reviewer says the ring was fine and a Ryobi did not grab the blade. The thickness cell says 25.4 mm, which reads as the bore, and the dimensions cell says 25.5 cm by 2.5 cm. There is no maximum rpm, and 28 teeth is a fast-cut pitch rather than a fine aluminium tooth count.
Pros
- 255 mm, with the Evolution R255 named in the title
- 20 mm and 16 mm rings named in the title
- 4.6 from 35 reviews on timber and nails
- Bullets include aluminium and mild steel as well as wood
Cons
- No UK review in the file describes an aluminium cut
- Thickness cell 25.4 mm and dimensions 25.5 x 2.5 cm
- No maximum rpm
- 28 teeth is a coarse pitch for a fine aluminium edge
Best for: Timber with nails on a 255 mm mitre saw, where aluminium is only a bullet claim.
Less suitable: Fascia, window profile or thin sheet, where you want UK comments on the aluminium cut.
Specifications
- Model
- BAUBECK 255 mm 28T multi-material
- Brand
- BAUBECK
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(35)
- Diameter
- 255 mm
- Bore
- 25.4 mm
- Teeth
- 28
- Stated materials
- Wood, metal, plastic
- Reducing ring
- 20 and 16 mm
Common questions
What does the bullet say it cuts?
Softwood, hardwood, aluminium, metal, mild steel, plywood, chipboard, MDF, laminate and fibre-reinforced plastic.
Did UK reviews describe aluminium?
No. They describe plywood, MDF, OSB, pallet nails and skirting.
Will it fit every saw?
One UK review says the ring was fine but a Ryobi did not grab the blade.
Our view
The BATIOPV HSC6.5T is a 165 mm, 36-tooth blade with a 20 mm bore, listed at £17.99 with 4.5 from 163 amazon.co.uk reviews. The title names aluminium and low-carbon steel, and the specification bullet states a maximum of 2,800 rpm. UK reviews describe metal roof tiles and profile bars, and one Makita 18 V user would keep it for wood or thin aluminium after disliking 12 mm rebar, where the tips looked blue. A hard push recoils, in that same review set. One UK review says the blade itself is marked 1,300 rpm, which is not the 2,800 rpm bullet, and another is titled around conflicting specs for steel on the blade and a different claim on the box. No reducing ring is in the included-components line. It is the best value here as the lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews tied to this ASIN, and you still have to match the saw to the lower of those two speed figures.
Pros
- £17.99, the lowest price here at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on this ASIN
- 4.5 from 163 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 165 mm, 20 mm bore, maximum 2,800 rpm in the bullet
- Title names aluminium and low-carbon steel
Cons
- One UK review reads 1,300 rpm on the blade
- Tips looked blue on 12 mm rebar
- A hard push recoils, in UK reviews
- No reducing ring in the components line
Best for: A 165 mm saw for thin aluminium or profile, after you have checked the speed mark on the blade against the 2,800 rpm bullet.
Less suitable: Solid bar, 12 mm rebar, or a saw that runs well above 2,800 rpm.
Specifications
- Model
- BATIOPV 165 mm 36T metal blade
- Brand
- BATIOPV
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(163)
- Diameter
- 165 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 36
- Max speed
- 2,800 rpm
- Stated materials
- Aluminium and steel
Common questions
What maximum speed does the listing print?
The specification bullet says 2,800 rpm. One UK review says the blade itself states 1,300 rpm.
Is a reducing ring included?
No. The included-components line is the 165 mm x 20 mm x 36T blade only.
What did UK reviews cut?
Roof tiles and profile bars, timber, and a poor result on 12 mm rebar with blue tips.
Our view
The Trend CSB/AP14042 is a 140 mm, 42-tooth blade with a 20 mm bore, a stated −6° hook and a 2 mm kerf, at £14.00. It shows 4.5 from 4 reviews. The bullet names Bosch Pro GKT 18V-52 GC, DeWalt DCS512, Kress KUE11.9 and Milwaukee M12 CCS44, which are compact plunge or circular saws. Of the two UK texts in the file, one is a short praise and the other is a month of laminated chipboard, not aluminium. Forty-two teeth sits under the 60-tooth figure in Knotwood’s UK cladding guide, and the file has no maximum rpm. The hook is the geometry the page actually prints. Listed weight is 290 g.
Pros
- −6° hook and 2 mm kerf in the highlight
- 140 mm, 42 teeth, 20 mm bore
- Named compact saws, including DeWalt DCS512 and Milwaukee M12 CCS44
- Sold for aluminium, metal and plastic
Cons
- 4.5 from 4 reviews
- The longer UK review is laminated chipboard, not aluminium
- No maximum rpm
- 42 teeth is under the 60-tooth figure in Knotwood’s UK cladding guide
Best for: A named compact saw in that bullet list, for plastic or thin non-ferrous, if four reviews is enough.
Less suitable: A 210 mm saw, or a fascia job where you want UK reviews that describe aluminium.
Specifications
- Model
- Trend CSB/AP14042 140 mm 42T
- Brand
- Trend
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(4)
- Diameter
- 140 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 42
- Stated materials
- Aluminium and plastic
- Tooth form
- −6° hook
Common questions
Which saws does the bullet name?
Bosch Pro GKT 18V-52 GC, DeWalt DCS512, Kress KUE11.9 and Milwaukee M12 CCS44.
Does the file state a hook angle?
Yes. The item highlight says −6° and a 2 mm kerf.
Do the UK reviews describe aluminium?
No. One is a short praise. The other is about laminated chipboard.
Our view
The BRSCHNITT BCO03165102R is a 165 mm, 48-tooth metal blade at £20.99, with 4.3 from 214 amazon.co.uk reviews. The bullets cover iron bar, angle, sheet, pipe and rebar, and ferrous and non-ferrous metal within 50 mm, and they say never to use it on wood. Recommended speed is 3,000 rpm and the maximum is 5,000 rpm. The plate is 1.4 mm and the TCT thickness is 1.8 mm. UK reviews describe malleable iron tube, hollow bar and box on a DeWalt mitre saw, mild steel tube with cutting oil, and roofing sheet. Failures in that file include about ten cuts in 40 mm box and a blade that would not cut 2 mm SFS. Aluminium is a question on the page, not the theme of those reviews. The arbor line says 20/15.875 mm, and a washer is not in the components line.
Pros
- 4.3 from 214 reviews about tube, box and sheet
- Maximum 5,000 rpm, with 3,000 rpm recommended
- A clear bullet: metal, and never wood
- Plate 1.4 mm, TCT thickness 1.8 mm
Cons
- About ten cuts in 40 mm box, in a UK review
- Would not cut 2 mm SFS, in a UK review
- Aluminium is asked on the page and is not described in the UK reviews
- Washer is not listed; the arbor line only says 20/15.875 mm
Best for: Mild steel tube and thin ferrous on a metal-cutting saw, within the 50 mm bullet.
Less suitable: A fine aluminium extrusion, or any wood cut.
Specifications
- Model
- BRSCHNITT 165 mm 48T metal blade
- Brand
- BRSCHNITT
- Price
- ∼£21
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(214)
- Diameter
- 165 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 48
- Max speed
- 5,000 rpm
- Stated materials
- Ferrous and non-ferrous
- Reducing ring
- Not listed
Common questions
Does the listing say it cuts aluminium?
The page asks that question. The application bullet includes ferrous and non-ferrous metals within 50 mm. It does not print a separate aluminium-only geometry.
Can the bullet be used on wood?
No. A bullet says it is mainly for metal and never for wood.
What speed is printed?
Recommended 3,000 rpm and maximum 5,000 rpm. Solid rods are to be cut at low speed.
Our view
The EXFEIN EX1-RC-612102 is a 165 mm, 48-tooth disc at £19.99, with 4.2 from 134 amazon.co.uk reviews. The specification bullet includes a 20 mm to 15.875 mm reducing washer, a 3,000 rpm recommendation and a 5,000 rpm maximum, and it says not to go above 3,000 rpm on solid metal bars. UK reviews mention sheet metal, steel and ally, and also floor mesh that did not last. Two teeth were missing on arrival in one report, a sticker had mentioned stainless and then did not, and one buyer mixed the bore up with an Evolution saw. The blade-thickness bullet says 1.4 mm and the teeth 1.8 mm, while the item-thickness cell says 1.8 mm. The application bullet also names wood.
Pros
- 20 mm to 15.875 mm washer in the specification bullet
- 3,000 rpm recommended, 5,000 rpm maximum
- 4.2 from 134 reviews, with sheet and ally mentioned
- 165 mm, 48 teeth, 20 mm bore
Cons
- Floor mesh did not last, in a UK review
- Two teeth missing on arrival, in one report
- Item thickness 1.8 mm against a 1.4 mm blade-thickness bullet
- The bullets also claim wood
Best for: Sheet and thin non-ferrous on a saw that stays near 3,000 rpm, if the washer matches the arbor.
Less suitable: Floor mesh, solid bar above the 3,000 rpm note, or a buyer who wanted a wood-only blade.
Specifications
- Model
- EXFEIN 165 mm 48T metal disc
- Brand
- EXFEIN
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(134)
- Diameter
- 165 mm
- Bore
- 20 mm
- Teeth
- 48
- Max speed
- 5,000 rpm
- Stated materials
- Metal and wood
- Reducing ring
- 20 to 15.875 mm
Common questions
Is a reducing washer included?
Yes. The specification bullet says a 20 mm to 15.875 mm reducing washer.
What speed does the listing state?
Recommended 3,000 rpm, maximum 5,000 rpm, and not above 3,000 rpm on solid metal bars.
Does the listing claim wood?
Yes. The application bullet names wood as well as ferrous and non-ferrous metal.
How we compared
Eleven amazon.co.uk listings were scored on 16 October 2026. Prices, stars and review counts are the figures on each listing. A shared METAK review line is not counted twice. German lines on the 305 mm BRSCHNITT file are not treated as UK opinion. This is not a laboratory cut and not a BS EN 847-1 certificate. The four weights below sum to 100.
1
Amazon star line
40%Star points use the amazon.co.uk line only when the text can be tied to that ASIN. A tied count of at least 100 reviews adds a volume bonus. Under 10 reviews the score is cut, and a file with no UK review text is cut further. The shared METAK pool gets no volume bonus on either ASIN.
2
Listing you can buy from
25%Diameter, bore, a materials line, and a maximum speed or a printed tooth form that does not fight another cell.
3
Price against tied reviews
20%The lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews tied to that ASIN takes the full price block. A 4.2 listing does not. A shared 450-review line does not.
4
Review sentiment
15%Points come off for lost teeth, a speed mark that disagrees with the bullet, a sample that never describes aluminium, and a file with no UK text.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Circular saw blade for aluminium buying guide
Fit the blade to the saw before you compare stars. Diameter, bore, a ring that is actually in the box, and a maximum speed the saw does not exceed come first. The stated materials and the printed tooth form come next.
What is a circular saw blade for aluminium?
A circular saw blade for aluminium is a carbide-tipped blade sold for aluminium, other non-ferrous metals, and often plastic. You fit it to a mitre saw, a table saw, or a 160–165 mm cordless circular saw for extrusions, fascia, soffit, tile trim and thin sheet. Judge a listing by the stated job, the diameter and bore, a maximum speed the saw does not exceed, and a tooth form the maker actually prints.
Best for
- A 160–165 mm cordless saw cutting aluminium trim at or under the printed rpm
- A mitre or table saw docking fascia, soffit or window profile
- Mild steel tube on a ferrous-capable blade, scored separately from the aluminium edge
Not ideal for
- A wood blade used on aluminium
- Structural work, solid steel, or a section a hand-held saw can snatch
- A workplace saw you are not trained to use
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Ignoring a 2,800 or 3,800 rpm ceiling
Electrical Safety First says the blade’s rpm rating should be higher than the saw can produce. The BATIOPV bullet says 2,800 rpm, and one UK review reads 1,300 rpm on the blade. The Saxton prints 3,800 rpm and says running above that can shorten blade life. Use the lower figure when the page and the blade disagree.
- 2
Assuming a ring was included
A larger bore is usable only with a reducing ring in the box. Swiftfix says the ring must be pressed or glued in, and not used if the flange is not more than 5 mm larger than the original bore. METAK puts adapters in the title. The included-components cell says only the blade.
- 3
Treating 28 teeth as a fine aluminium cut
BAUBECK is a 255 mm, 28-tooth blade. Knotwood’s UK cladding guide asks for at least 60 teeth. The UK reviews in the BAUBECK file describe plywood, MDF, OSB, pallet nails and skirting, not an aluminium edge. Aluminium on that page is a bullet claim.
What to weigh up
Diameter, bore and maximum speed
HighThe diameter stays at or under the saw’s maximum. The bore is the arbor, or larger only when a reducing ring is in the box. Swiftfix says that ring must be pressed or glued in, and not used if the flange is not more than 5 mm larger than the original bore. The saw’s no-load speed must not exceed the maximum printed on the blade. Electrical Safety First says the blade’s rpm rating should be higher than the saw can produce.
Stated materials and tooth form
HighTrend CSB/AP, the 305 mm TCG listings and METAK’s aluminium titles are a different product from Saxton, BRSCHNITT 165 mm, EXFEIN and BATIOPV, which also name steel, and from BAUBECK’s 28-tooth wood-and-metal blade. Dedicated non-ferrous blades name aluminium and plastic. Ferrous-capable TCT blades here add steel and carry 36–48 teeth on a 160–165 mm plate, and their UK reviews are mostly tube and sheet. Knotwood’s cladding guide asks for at least 60 teeth and a negative rake.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Mitre saw fascia
You are docking fascia, soffit or window profile and want a blade that names aluminium. The Trend CSB/AP21072 prints a −6° hook. UK reviews mention aluminium glazing bar and box. The sample is nine reviews, and no maximum rpm is printed.
Mild steel tube as well
You also cut mild steel tube, so you are in the ferrous-capable group. A steel review is not an aluminium finish score. The BATIOPV is the lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on that ASIN. Check the speed mark on the blade against the 2,800 rpm bullet.
Common questions about circular saw blades for aluminium
Which circular saw blade for aluminium is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Saxton TCT16048TMB, a 160 mm, 48-tooth blade at about £18.99 with 4.6 from 137 amazon.co.uk reviews. Those reviews are tied to this listing, and UK titles describe aluminium. A 16 mm ring is in the components line, and the printed maximum is 3,800 rpm. One UK review says it lost half its teeth. It is the highest score here, not a laboratory ranking.
How much does a circular saw blade for aluminium cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these eleven amazon.co.uk pages, checked on 16 October 2026, prices run from £12.99 to £29.99. Entry is £12.99–£17.99, mid is £18.99–£21.75, and the two 305 mm blades are £28.99 and £29.99. The BATIOPV at £17.99 is the lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on that ASIN. Other UK trade blades often cost more.
What should you check before you buy a blade for aluminium?
Match the diameter to the saw, then the bore, and use a reducing ring only if it is in the box. Swiftfix says the ring must be pressed or glued in. The saw’s no-load speed must not exceed the maximum printed on the blade. Then read the materials line and any tooth form the page actually prints. A star count shared across two diameters is not a finish score for one of them.
Is a negative hook the only correct tooth for aluminium?
No. Knotwood’s UK cladding guide asks for at least 60 teeth and a negative rake. Trend prints −6° on the two CSB/AP blades in this set. Addison Saws specifies positive rake and deeper gullets so a fine steel pitch does not load up. In this set only Trend states −6°. The 305 mm blades state TCG. A negative hook is one printed geometry, not the only UK rule.
Does BS EN 847-1 mean the blade is certified for aluminium?
No. BS EN 847-1:2017 covers circular saw blades for wood and similar materials. It is a marking and design standard, not proof a blade cuts aluminium. None of these eleven listings is scored as certified for aluminium. UK blade sheets still say you must not exceed the marked maximum speed, a cracked body is scrap, and a tip under 1 mm comes out of service.
Do these listings include a reducing ring?
Only where the components line says so. The Saxton includes a 16 mm ring. The EXFEIN includes a 20 mm to 15.875 mm washer, and the FOCSTOL a 30 mm to 25.4 mm washer. METAK adapters are in the title, while the components cell says only the blade. A 20 mm bore on these 160–165 mm plates is also the size in the saw blade 165x20 comparison.
When should you stop and call a professional?
Call a professional for structural work, solid steel, a hand-held saw on a section that can snatch, or a workplace saw you are not trained to use. Employers follow PUWER 1998 regulation 11 on guards, jigs and training. HSE EIS12 wants a linked self-closing guard on a pivoting metal-cutting saw, not a gravity-only guard. Wax goes on a stationary blade. Clamp the extrusion before you cut.
Our verdict
The highest score is the Saxton TCT16048TMB at about £18.99, 4.6 from 137 reviews, for a 160–165 mm saw at or under 3,800 rpm. UK titles on that listing describe aluminium, a 16 mm ring is in the components line, and one review says half the teeth were lost. The best value is the BATIOPV HSC6.5T at about £17.99, the lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on that ASIN. The bullet says 2,800 rpm and a UK review reads 1,300 rpm on the blade, so that clash stays in the assessment.
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BATIOPV 165 mm 36T metal blade
Lowest price at 4.3 or above with at least 100 reviews on this ASIN, at about £17.99. The bullet says 2,800 rpm and one UK review reads 1,300 rpm.
Editorial
DIY & tools editor
Circular saw bladesAluminium and non-ferrousamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to circular saw blades for aluminium
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Buying guideDiameter, bore, ring and rpm, in the order you check them.Best blade for the jobWhich listing is for which saw, and which job to skip.How to cut aluminiumClamp, wax, feed and stop, including when to put a hand-held saw down.Aluminium blade vs steel bladeA non-ferrous blade against a ferrous-capable TCT in this set.Blades for extrusionsFascia, soffit and window profile, where the wall is thin.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from amazon.co.uk extracts dated 16 October 2026.
- PUWER 1998, regulation 11 — guarding duty for employers (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- HSE EIS12 — pivoting-head metal-cutting circular saws (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- HSE WIS16 — circular saw benches (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- BS EN 847-1:2017 — tools for woodworking, circular saw blades (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Knotwood UK cutting, storage and handling guide (June 2025) (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Trend aluminium and plastic blade range (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Addison Saws — why aluminium loads a blade (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First — circular saws (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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