Alpha Hot-Rod
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Description
Description
Alpha Hot-Rod Channel Cutting Blade
The Alpha Hot-Rod is the fabricator's choice for rodding granite, marble, and porcelain countertops. Purpose-built for the Alpha AWS-110 and AWS-125 stone cutters, the Hot-Rod creates a clean reinforcing-rod channel in a single pass — replacing slow tuck-point grinding. Its softer matrix stays free-cutting and resists glazing, and the blade can be run wet or dry.
Features
- Cuts a clean reinforcing-rod channel in one pass
- Three material formulations: Granite, Marble, Porcelain
- Thicknesses sized to common rod diameters (1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" threaded)
- Softer matrix — long life on granite, resists glazing
- Wet or dry operation (wet extends life and controls silica dust)
- Also doubles for grout removal with the Alpha Ecocutter
- For use on Alpha AWS-110 / AWS-125 stone cutters only — not for angle grinders
| Part No | Size | Thickness | Max RPM | Arbor | Rod Size | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT03A+ | 3" | 4.2 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/8" Rod | Granite |
| HQ03A+ | 3" | 5.5 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 3/16" Rod | Granite |
| HR03A+ | 3" | 7.0 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod | Granite |
| HW03A+ | 3" | 11.5 mm | 14,500 | 7/8" | 3/8" Threaded Rod | Granite |
| HS03A+ | 3" | 4.6 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/8" Rod | Marble |
| HM03A+ | 3" | 6.5 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod | Marble |
| HP03A+ | 3" | 6.0 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod | Porcelain |
| HA03A+ | 3" | 7.0 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 5/16" Rod | Porcelain |
| HT04A+ | 4" | 4.2 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/8" Rod | Granite |
| HR04A+ | 4" | 7.0 mm | 14,500 | 7/8", 20mm | 1/4" Rod | Granite |
- Pick the variant that matches your rod material and rod diameter (see Models table).
- Mount on the AWS-110 or AWS-125 with the correct 7/8" or 20 mm arbor; confirm rotation arrow.
- Set cut depth slightly deeper than the rod diameter; make a second pass if needed.
- Run wet whenever possible — extends blade life and suppresses silica dust.
- Avoid side-loading or twisting; let the cutter do the work at full RPM.
- After heavy use, peripheral edge rounding is normal — adjust depth or make a second pass.
- Always wear ANSI-rated eye protection, hearing protection, and a fitted respirator.
HT03A+
| Part No. | HT03A+ |
HQ03A+
| Part No. | HQ03A+ |
HR03A+
| Part No. | HR03A+ |
HW03A+
| Part No. | HW03A+ |
HS03A+
| Part No. | HS03A+ |
HM03A+
| Part No. | HM03A+ |
HP03A+
| Part No. | HP03A+ |
HA03A+
| Part No. | HA03A+ |
HT04A+
| Part No. | HT04A+ |
HR04A+
| Part No. | HR04A+ |
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade Type | Diamond Channel-Cutting Blade |
| Tool Compatibility | Alpha AWS-110, AWS-125 stone cutters; Ecocutter (grout removal) |
| Operation | Wet or Dry |
| Max RPM (All) | 14,500 |
| Best For | Rodding countertops and creating anti-slip grooves in stone |
- {'title': 'Alpha AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/collections/stone-cutters'}
- {'title': 'Alpha Ecocutter ECC-125', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/collections/stone-cutters'}
- {'title': 'Alpha Ecoguard W (Dust Control for Hot-Rod)', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/collections/ecoguard'}
- {'title': 'Alpha Tuck Point Wheel 4"', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/products/alpha-professional-tools-tuck-point-wheel-4'}
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AWS-125 with Hot-Rod — Rodding on Granite
AWS-125 with Hot-Rod — Rodding on Crystallized Glass
Ecocutter with Hot-Rod — Grout Removal
Creating Anti-Slip Grooves
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to silica and other dusts known to the State of California to cause cancer and respiratory harm. Always wear appropriate PPE.
