A 32 mm tungsten carbide plunge cut blade with a standard Starlock mount, for cutting metal, fibre cement, fibreglass, epoxy and plasterboard with a multi-tool. The bow-shaped, tapered body plunges cleanly and resists jamming.
The Makita B-69761 (TMA080) is a 32 mm tungsten carbide plunge cut blade with a Starlock mount, for cutting metal, stainless steel, fibre cement, fibreglass, epoxy and plasterboard with an oscillating multi-tool. Its bow-shaped, tapered body makes smooth plunge cuts with less jamming. It suits renovators, shopfitters and trades who want one blade for mixed materials.
The 20 TPI carbide teeth resist wear, so the blade lasts longer in abrasive materials. Makita describes the TMA080 as ideal for metal, carbon fibre and abrasives, and our listing adds the other materials it handles:
The bow shape gives a smooth plunge entry, and the depth markings on the blade help you control how far you go. The blade is also designed to reduce vibration, which means less fatigue and better control on longer cuts.
| Makita part no. | B-69761 |
|---|---|
| Type code | TMA080, TC bar plunge blade |
| Mount | Starlock |
| Cutting edge | Tungsten carbide (TC/HM) |
| Size | 32 x 35 mm |
| Teeth per inch | 20 |
| Body | Bow-shaped, tapered |
| Depth markings | Yes |
| Packed weight | 43 g |
The TMA080 uses the standard Starlock mount. Bosch states that Starlock accessories fit any Starlock or OIS compatible tool. That covers multi-tools with Starlock, Starlock Plus and StarlockMax holders, plus older tools with an OIS interface. If your tool has a different or older fitting, call us before you buy.
Got a StarlockMax tool and need more reach? The Makita B-66450 StarlockMax plunge blade gives a 70 mm working length.
Pick the blade for the hardest thing in the cut. For clean timber, a wood blade cuts faster. Once there’s a chance of hitting nails, screws or fibre cement, carbide is the safer bet because it holds its edge. A 32 mm width suits cut-outs for power points, pipe penetrations and access holes in plasterboard and fibre cement lining.
Keep the blade moving with a slight side-to-side rock as you plunge, and let the tool’s speed do the cutting. Pushing hard builds heat at the teeth and shortens blade life, while a gentle rocking motion clears dust from the cut so the blade is less likely to bind. Fibre cement gives off fine silica dust when cut, so control the dust and wear a suitable respirator.
In our view, a carbide plunge blade like this belongs in every renovation kit. You rarely know what’s behind a wall until the blade finds it.
This is a quote item. Call the yard on (03) 9435 2555 or use our quote request page, and we’ll confirm stock and pricing. Collect from 58 Watsonia Road, Watsonia, or add it to a timber or building materials order delivered on our own trucks across Melbourne, 6 days a week.
Cutting linings? See our plasterboard and accessories and cement sheet products, or browse our Makita tool range. Makita’s TMA080 TC bar plunge blade page has the maker’s specs.
Yes. B-69761 is Makita’s part number and TMA080 is the type code.
It has a standard Starlock mount, and Bosch states Starlock accessories fit any Starlock or OIS compatible tool. Check your tool’s holder before you buy.
Makita lists it at 32 x 35 mm with 20 TPI.
Yes. Plasterboard is on its list, along with fibre cement, epoxy and metal.
