Crescent Circular Saw Blade CSBTX-744 7-1/4 Inch (44 Tooth TCG Carbide Thin Kerf Active Shield TREX Composite Decking Cellular PVC Circular Sawing)

Crescent CSBTX-744 7-1/4-Inch 44-Tooth Composite Decking Circular Saw Blade

The Crescent CSBTX-744 7-1/4-Inch 44-Tooth Composite Decking Circular Saw Blade is a specialized synthetic material cutting accessory engineered for crosscutting composite deck boards, cellular PVC trim, and capped polymer planks. Featuring a 44-tooth Triple Chip Grind (TCG) premium carbide edge and a 0.063-inch thin kerf plate with a 5/8-inch arbor, this 7-1/4-inch blade connects directly to corded and cordless handheld circular saws. Providing a 50% smoother surface finish while actively shedding heat via Active Shield coating, this composite blade solves plastic melting, edge burring, and surface swirl mark challenges during custom deck building and trim installation.

Best Used For:

• Composite Deck Board Crosscutting: Cutting TREX, TimberTech, and Fiberon capped composite deck planks without melting plastic capstock layers or leaving rough burrs.
• Cellular PVC Trim & Fascia Installation: Slicing crisp, clean square edges and miter joints on cellular PVC trim boards, fascia panels, and decorative vinyl mouldings.
• Cordless Jobsite Deck Framing: Maximizing battery runtime on 18V and 20V cordless circular saws due to the ultra-low friction 0.063-inch thin kerf geometry.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Razor Tipped TCG Carbide Teeth: 44-tooth Triple Chip Grind carbide tooth profile slices through tough synthetic polymers to produce a 50% smoother, burr-free edge.
• Melt-Free 0.063-Inch Thin Kerf: Reduced material drag minimizes blade friction, preventing thermal buildup that causes plastic compounds to melt and bind.
• Active Shield Protective Coating: Non-stick chemical surface coating resists high friction heat, synthetic resin gumming, and metallic corrosion.
• Laser-Cut Vibration & Expansion Slots: Precision expansion slots absorb thermal plate expansion while vibration slots dampen blade chatter to eliminate surface swirl marks.
• Universal 5/8-Inch Arbor Fitment: Mounts securely on all standard 7-1/4 inch corded sidewinder saws, worm-drive saws, and cordless circular saws.

What's Included

• (1) Crescent CSBTX-744 7-1/4 in. x 44-Tooth Composite Decking Circular Saw Blade

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Brand Crescent Model Number / Part ID CSBTX-744 Blade Outer Diameter 7-1/4 in. (7.25 in. / 184.15 mm) Tooth Count (TPI) 44 Teeth Tooth Grind Geometry Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Cutting Edge Material Razor Tipped™ Premium Carbide Arbor Diameter Size 5/8 in. Round Arbor Blade Kerf Thickness 0.063 in. (1.60 mm) Approx. Protective Surface Coating Active Shield™ Non-Stick Coating Primary Target Materials Composite Decking (TREX, TimberTech), Cellular PVC, Vinyl Trim Compatible Power Tool Platform 7-1/4 in. Corded and Cordless Handheld Circular Saws Product Warranty Coverage Full Lifetime Warranty

Pro-Tip: Push the circular saw through dense composite deck planks at a smooth, steady pace to allow the 44 TCG carbide teeth to shear the plastic fibers without generating friction heat.