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What Customers Are Saying
The Dremel MM485 Carbide Flush Cutting Blade received mixed reviews. Many users found it effective for cutting through various materials like wood, drywall, and some metals, praising its speed and durability. However, some reported the blade dulled quickly when used on tougher materials like steel, rebar, and plaster. A few were disappointed it did not outperform cheaper non-carbide options. Overall, the blade appears suitable for general-purpose cutting tasks, but may not be the best choice for heavy-duty or prolonged use on very hard materials.
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Would RecommendSharp as a razor
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Broke quickly cutting tile
Would Not RecommendI bought this to cut tile for a small job because it was in the tile-cutting section at Lowes. It worked okay for a little while, but it broke pretty quickly. Now it is unusable.
Sweepstakes
Disappiinted
Would Not RecommendBlade went full on 3rd or 4th deck screws I was cutting off.
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Too Expensive
Would Not RecommendBought this to cut off some bolts. It wore out and didn't even get through one bolt. I ended up using my dremel with cut off wheels to do the job. I should return it but the blade is used up! For the price... spend your money on something else...TOO EXPENSIVE and did not do the job!
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overpriced JUNK
Would Not RecommendI burnt up two other blades, different brand, on about twenty deck screws that were stripped that I didn't want to pull because it tears up the wood. I bought this to cut two last screws, it barely made it through the second screw. must be Chinese carbide.
Metal Blade
Would RecommendWas able to get into a confined space and cut off pipes restricting a renovation project.
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This tool worked great. I had to cut some bolts in a confined space and it worked great
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CARBIDE OSCILLATING BLADES
Would RecommendTHESE BLADES HOLD UP VERY WELL IN TRIMMING OAK MOLDING SO I COULD INSTALL A WOOD FLOOR.1 BLADE LASTED THE WHOLE JOB AND IS STILL SHARP.
not worth the price
Would Not RecommendOk, so I rarely write reviews, but I felt this one was warranted. I purchased this bit to cut five galvanized screws that once attached my old countertop to the cabinets. The package clearly states this will cut hardened metal. It doesn't. I spent 3-4 minutes on each screw, applying varying amounts of pressure. The blade only cut about 1/3 of the way through each screw. I had to snap them off with a hammer. It does cut wood, as I nicked my cabinet. For the price, don't waste your money.
The tool you use matters
Would RecommendI had a dremel tool that died on me in the middle of a project. I had this blade and I was having difficulty cutting through studs and nails. After my dremel tool died I went with a Rockwell tool as a replacement and it made a BIG difference. Same blade, MUCH better performance with the Rockwell tool over the dremel.
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Dremel Carbide Oscillating Blade
Would RecommendThis is the best Oscillating Blade I have ever used. Cuts through stainless, fiberglass, wood and other materials. Keeps an edge for a long time.
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Inside bathroom wall plumbing
Would RecommendHad drain leak inside bathroom wall. Used the Carbide blade and it cut through tile like butter making repair easy and did far less damage. All plumbers should have one. Instead of a 8"x8" tile removal was able to cut hole 3 1/2" by 5" to do repair.
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Does the hard work!
Would RecommendI am so grateful for my Dremel! I get the oscillating tool with the carbide blade a couple of years ago to take out a piece of galvanized pipe in my 80 YO house and after trying other things, it was the only thing that would fit in the tight place I had to work. Then today I had to remove the toilet in my bathroom and the only way was to cut through the bolts. Again it worked perfectly and with little effort, again in a very tight place. I honestly do not know what I would have done without ...
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Better Than Carbon Steel Blades
Would RecommendThese will last three times longer than a non-carbide cutter. They will blow through nails, screws, and assorted steel fasteners without going dull. Reasonable pricing in the three pack. All I buy for my multi-tool.
Dremel blade junk
Would Not RecommendCarbide tip Dremel blade is junk used it on a couple cuts it dulled up never hit a nail only a little bit of plaster and wood
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Does not last
Would Not RecommendUsed to remove grout in a shower but I didn't get to far before the carbide was all gone from the blade.
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Not a universal fit
Would Not RecommendI don't know if this product works well or not. Package states Universal, but it does not fit the DeWalt DWE315. Just an FYI for anyone looking at this blade.

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