Milwaukee 48-40-0740 7-1/4″ 24T Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade

The Milwaukee 48-40-0740 Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade is built for high-demand woodcutting tasks where precision, durability, and speed matter. Designed with a high-performance thick kerf, this 7-1/4″, 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade is engineered to deliver straight, stable rip cuts through a variety of wood types—including softwoods, hardwoods, pressure-treated lumber, and engineered wood products like OSB, plywood, LVL, PSL, LSL, and OSL. Its diamond venting pattern helps reduce heat during cutting while improving chip ejection, keeping cuts cooler and smoother. Combined with cobalt-infused carbide teeth, this blade stays sharper longer, reducing the need for frequent blade changes.

Optimized for today’s most powerful cordless circular saws, this blade handles high RPM applications up to 8,000 RPM, giving contractors and tradespeople consistent performance even under pressure. Whether you’re working on a framing jobsite or making structural cuts on a deck or fence build, this blade keeps up with heavy use and demanding conditions.

Milwaukee 7-1/4″ 24T Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade At a Glance

• High Performance Thick Kerf Blade: Designed for straighter, more controlled cuts through dense wood and engineered materials
• Diamond Venting Pattern: Keeps blade cooler while improving chip removal during high-speed cuts
• Cobalt Infused Carbide Teeth: Maintains sharpness longer, reducing blade changes and improving productivity
• Optimized for Cordless Saws: Performs well with modern high-RPM cordless circular saws
• 24 Tooth, 7-1/4” Diameter Blade: Ideal for rough framing and structural woodcutting
• 5/8” Arbor Hole with Diamond Knock-Out: Compatible with a wide range of circular saws
• Versatile Wood Compatibility: Effective on softwoods, hardwoods, wet or treated lumber, and laminated wood products

Markets

• Framing and Carpentry Used for consistent, clean cuts through dimensional lumber and plywood in residential and commercial builds
• Construction and Renovation Provides reliable performance for contractors cutting through a wide range of wood materials during structural work
• Trade Schools Supports education programs with a long-lasting, professional-grade blade that stays sharp through repeated use
• Municipal and Government Maintenance Ideal for city crews performing structural or repair tasks involving treated and engineered woods
• Outdoor Projects and Landscaping Cuts effectively through treated and composite woods used in fences, decks, and outdoor structures
• Lumber Supply and Wood Shops Useful for in-house cutting needs where a long-life, high-performance blade is essential
• Property Management and Facility Maintenance Suitable for ongoing woodcutting tasks in multi-unit housing, institutional buildings, or industrial facilities

For framing contractors, renovators, and trades professionals, this blade is a reliable choice that minimizes downtime and improves cutting accuracy. Municipal maintenance crews, trade school instructors, and general builders working with dimensional and laminated wood can expect long-lasting results and fewer blade changes thanks to its advanced carbide tip and precision stability. It’s a practical solution for both jobsite work and institutional tool programs needing proven cutting performance.

Milwaukee 48-40-0740 7-1/4″ 24T Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade Features

• Straightest Rip Cuts, Ultimate Stability
• Cool Cutting – Diamond Venting
• Teeth Stay Sharper Longer – Cobalt Infused Carbide
• Optimized for the Most Powerful Cordless Saws
• High Performance Thick Kerf Blade
• 24 Tooth, 7-1/4” Blade
• 5/8” Arbor Hole with Diamond Knock-Out
• Great for use with: Softwoods, Hardwoods, Wet Lumber, Treated Lumber and Laminated Woods such as Plywood, OSB, LVL, PSL, LSL & OSL

Milwaukee 48-40-0740 7-1/4″ 24T Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade Specifications

• Manufacturer SKU: 48-40-0740
• GTIN: 00045242259953
• Product Type: Circular Saw Blade
• Material Application: Wood
• Blade Cutting Material: Carbide Tipped
• Blade Diameter: 7-1/4 in
• Arbor Hole Diameter: 5/8 in (includes diamond knock-out)
• Number of Teeth: 24
• Maximum RPM: 8,000
• Kerf Thickness: 0.071 in
• Package Quantity: 1 Blade

Why Customers Prefer the Milwaukee 7-1/4″ 24T Thick Kerf Framing Circular Saw Blade

This Milwaukee framing blade is known on job sites as a dependable “go-to framing blade” thanks to its ability to rip through engineered and dimensional lumber without binding or dulling quickly. Commonly searched terms like construction saw blade, carbide circular saw blade, and 24T framing blade all apply here—making it an ideal addition for professionals needing cutting gear that’s built for performance and longevity.

Users appreciate its straight-cut capability and ability to hold up under daily use, whether on cordless saws or standard circular saws. It’s built to match the pace of fast-moving framing crews, renovation projects, and ongoing maintenance tasks across multiple industries.