Makita B-33015 165mm Plunge Saw Blade, 48 Teeth, 20mm Bore

Choosing a plunge-saw blade depends on the material and the saw it needs to fit. The Makita B-33015 is described for wood cutting, with 48 teeth and a 165mm diameter. Its 20mm bore is an important fit detail when matching it to a saw. Although the listing also mentions aluminium, the model description specifies wood, so treat that as the intended use.

How it fits

The B-33015 is a circular blade for plunge saws. The product details state compatibility with Makita devices and devices from other manufacturers, but that does not remove the need to match the blade to the saw: check that its 165mm diameter and 20mm bore are suitable for your machine before choosing it. Those measurements identify the blade more usefully than the brand name alone when comparing replacements.

The manufacturer describes this model as suitable for cutting wood. The product listing also says it cuts aluminium, while the detailed description distinguishes blades for wood and aluminium and identifies the B-33015 for wood. If aluminium cutting is the main requirement, the supplied information does not clearly confirm this particular model for that job. It’s a good fit if you need a 48-tooth blade for a compatible plunge saw and woodwork is the intended task.

Benefits

The 48-tooth configuration, 2.2mm kerf and 8-degree rake are the most useful details for comparing this blade with another option. Makita also describes resin-bond-filled laser cuts and body slots, along with precision plate tensioning. These are design features presented as supporting a flatter blade and reduced vibration, they are not a guarantee of a particular finish in every saw or material.

For a practical choice, match the blade dimensions first, then consider whether the stated wood-cutting purpose suits the work. A general replacement chosen without checking its bore may not fit, while a more material-specific blade would be the clearer choice if your job is outside the B-33015’s stated use. The available specifications give useful points of comparison, but do not state a particular wood type or cut depth.

Spec sheet

• Name: Makita B-33015
• Type: Plunge saw blade
• Diameter: 165mm
• Bore: 20mm
• Number of teeth: 48
• Kerf: 2.2mm
• Rake: 8 degrees
• Thickness: 1.4mm in the item specification, 1.6mm in the manufacturer description
• Weight: 322g
• Colour: Red/Silver
• What’s included: 1 blade

The listed thickness differs between the item specification and the manufacturer description. With this limitation, the dimensions above can help identify the intended blade, but the conflicting thickness figures are worth bearing in mind when comparing technical details.

Before you decide

Is the B-33015 intended for wood or aluminium? The detailed model description says it is suitable for cutting wood. Aluminium is mentioned elsewhere in the listing, but the information does not clearly establish it as a use for this specific model.

Will it fit a plunge saw from another manufacturer? The listing states compatibility with Makita and other manufacturers’ devices. Match the 165mm diameter and 20mm bore against your saw’s requirements rather than relying on brand compatibility alone.

Why are two thickness figures shown? The item specification gives 1.4mm, while the manufacturer description gives 1.6mm. The supplied details do not explain the difference.

When it makes sense

Choose the Makita B-33015 when you need a 165mm, 48-tooth blade for a plunge saw with a matching 20mm bore, and the stated wood-cutting purpose suits your project. Its dimensions and cutting details make it straightforward to compare with a current blade or another candidate. It may not suit you if you need a clearly specified aluminium blade, or if your saw requires different blade dimensions, the information here does not resolve the thickness discrepancy either.