Early Entry Concrete Saw Blades
Early Entry Concrete Saw Blades — Soff-Cut Compatible
Buster's Industrial Supply carries early entry diamond saw blades for Soff-Cut and compatible early entry concrete saws. These blades are designed to cut control joints in fresh (green) concrete within 1–4 hours after placement — before random cracking begins. Read our guide on choosing the right diamond blade bond for your concrete mix.
What Is Early Entry Concrete Cutting?
Early entry sawing uses a specialized skid plate and shallow-depth blade to run on concrete that hasn't yet achieved full cure strength. Cutting this early places control joints exactly where you want cracks to occur — protecting the slab's structural integrity and appearance. ACI 360 recommends joint depth of at least 1/4 of the slab thickness; most early entry cuts run 1"–1.5" deep.
Characteristics of Early Entry Blades
- Skid plate design — prevents blade deflection on soft concrete surface
- Soff-Cut arbor — proprietary arbor configuration, not compatible with standard angle grinders or walk-behind saws
- Dry or water-assisted cutting — most early entry applications run dry with vacuum dust control
- Shallow kerf — .095" to .125" depending on blade size and joint depth spec
Blade Sizes Available
We stock Soff-Cut compatible blades in 6", 8", 10", 13.5", and 14" diameters. Select diameter based on your saw model and required cut depth. See individual product listings for bond spec (Orange = softer aggregate, harder bond for harder aggregate).
Bond Selection
Matching bond hardness to aggregate type is critical for both blade life and cutting speed. Soft aggregate (limestone, river gravel) requires a harder bond; hard aggregate (quartzite, granite) requires a softer bond. Unsure? Call 817-367-9101 — we help contractors spec the right blade for local DFW aggregate.
In stock in Fort Worth TX. Same-day shipping available. GSA MAS Contract #47QSMS25D007Y for government accounts.
