Alpha Hot-Rod Channel Cutting Blade – 4 in., 1/8 in. Rod, for Granite
Alpha Hot-Rod Channel Cutting Blade – 4 in., 1/8 in. Rod, for Granite
The Alpha Hot-Rod Channel Cutting Blade is a 4 in. diamond blade that cuts the channel for a 1/8 in. rod in granite. The 1/8 in. figure is the rod size the channel is cut for, not the thickness of the blade — Alpha specifies a 4.2 mm kerf. Alpha prints the part number as HT04A+; this catalogue carries it as HT04A-PLUS.
The Hot-Rod line is built per material and this is the granite blade — Alpha builds separate marble and porcelain versions under different part numbers. For general granite and quartz cutting rather than rodding, use the TAHOE Turbo Blade.
Key Features
- 4 in. diameter
- Cuts the channel for a 1/8 in. rod
- Alpha kerf: 4.2 mm
- Alpha item-table material column: Granite
- Alpha part number HT04A+ (carried here as HT04A-PLUS)
- Alpha names the Hot-Rod 4 in. as a consumable for the PSC-150 pneumatic stone cutter, for rodding applications
Who Is This For?
Granite fabricators rodding a seam or a sink cut-out, where a channel has to be cut into the underside of the slab to take a reinforcing rod.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 4 x 1/8 in. mean the blade is 1/8 in. thick?
No. The 1/8 in. is the rod size the channel is cut for. Alpha specifies the blade kerf as 4.2 mm.
Which material is this blade for?
Granite. Alpha prints Granite in the material column for this part number, and builds separate marble and porcelain blades in the Hot-Rod line under different part numbers.
What machine does it run on?
A handheld cutter or grinder. Alpha names the Hot-Rod 4 in. among the consumables for its PSC-150 pneumatic stone cutter, specifically for rodding applications.
What is rodding?
Cutting a channel into the underside of a slab — typically behind a sink cut-out or across a narrow section — and setting a steel or fiberglass rod into it so the slab does not crack in handling or in service.