{"product_id":"hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod","title":"Alpha Hot-Rod Granite Bridge Saw Blade 10 Inch with 1\/4 Inch Rod","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAlpha® Hot-Rod™ Granite Bridge Saw Blade – 10\" with 1\/4\" Rod\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eAlpha® developed the Hot-Rod™ blade as a revolutionary way to improve channel-cutting efficiency for countertop fabricators. This 10\" diameter variant (Part No. HR10A+) is engineered for use on larger bridge saws where extra reach and leverage are required to score and cut 1\/4\"-deep channels for standard rodding on granite countertops and sink\/cooktop cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"color:#F15C22; font-size:18px; margin-top:30px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for channel cutting on granite with bridge saws (10\" diameter format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts 1\/4\"-deep channels to accept standard 1\/4\" reinforcing rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabricator\u0026amp;#8217;s choice for rodding granite at sink and cooktop cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond grit + matrix matched to all granite categories, including hard red granites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse wet or dry \u0026amp;#8212; wet cutting extends blade life and suppresses silica dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso suitable for scoring non-skid grooves on granite steps and surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; 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padding: 15px 20px 20px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-models\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\" checked\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-models\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eModels \/ Part Numbers\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eChannel Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eHR10A+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e10\" (254 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e1\/4\" (6.35 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e1\/4\" Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eGranite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e749173472770\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003col style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount blade on a compatible bridge saw spindle observing arbor direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet cut depth to 1\/4\" (6.35 mm) for standard rod channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut wet whenever possible to extend blade life and control silica dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse steady feed pressure \u0026amp;#8212; let the diamond matrix do the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the peripheral edge as the blade wears; make a second light pass near end-of-life to maintain channel depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse ONLY on granite. Do not substitute for the marble or porcelain Hot-Rod variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eSpecifications by Variant\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius:6px; background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#F15C22; font-size:16px;\"\u003eHR10A+\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHR10A+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eCommon Specifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; border-color:#FDDCC5; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F15C22; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eHot-Rod™ for Granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eChannel cutting for rodding; non-skid groove scoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eWet \/ Dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWet or dry use — wet recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eBond Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eSintered diamond matrix tuned for granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eNot For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eMarble, porcelain, or angle-grinder use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Companion Products\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Alpha\u0026amp;#174; Hot-Rod\u0026amp;#8482; 3\" \u0026amp;amp; 4\" Channel Cutting Blades (AWS-110 \/ AWS-125)', 'url': 'https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/products\/alpha-hot-rod-wet-dry-channel-cutting-blade-for-granite'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Alpha\u0026amp;#174; AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter', 'url': 'https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/collections\/alpha-professional-tools'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eOn what materials can Alpha\u0026amp;#174; Hot-Rod\u0026amp;#8482; blades be used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eHot-Rod is offered in granite, marble, and porcelain versions. Each must be used only on its designated material. HR10A+ is the granite variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWill the Hot-Rod for Granite work on all granites?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes. The diamond grit and matrix are formulated for all categories of granite, including hard red granites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhich thicknesses are offered for granite Hot-Rod blades?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThree thicknesses across the line: 1\/4\" for standard rods, 1\/8\" for thinner rods, and 3\/8\" for threaded rods. HR10A+ is the 1\/4\" standard-rod thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCan Hot-Rod blades be used wet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes. Wet cutting generally increases blade life and helps keep harmful silica dust out of the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCan I use a Hot-Rod blade on an angle grinder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eNo. Hot-Rod blades are designed for compatible Alpha\u0026amp;#174; saws\/cutters and, in the 10\" size, for bridge saws \u0026amp;#8212; never an angle grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhy does the peripheral edge round as the blade wears?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eRounding is normal. Adjust cut depth slightly to compensate; near end-of-life a light second pass may be needed to restore full channel depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eAre there other uses for Hot-Rod blades?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes \u0026amp;#8212; any application that calls for scoring the surface of granite, for example creating non-skid grooves in granite steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eAWS-125 with Hot-Rod \u0026amp;#8212; Rodding on Granite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Od7j7ev7bu4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCreating Anti-Slip Grooves with Hot-Rod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pqtpwMHd5kA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0; color:#231F20; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;\"\u003eEcocutter with Hot-Rod \u0026amp;#8212; Grout Removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tcri36rWvFQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/Reference\/PDFs\/Hot-Rod_HowToUse.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Hot-Rod\u0026amp;#8482; \u0026amp;#8211; How To Use (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/Reference\/PDFs\/Hot-Rod_HelpfulHints.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Hot-Rod\u0026amp;#8482; \u0026amp;#8211; Helpful Hints (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/Flyers\/PDFs\/Hot-Rod-Group_flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Hot-Rod\u0026amp;#8482; Group Flyer (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/Flyers\/PDFs\/Blade-Selection-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Blade Selection Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/Flyers\/PDFs\/Cutting-System-Overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Cutting System Overview (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Files\/Docs\/SDS\/PDFs\/526_Diamond-Tools-Cutting-Blade_sds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 Safety Data Sheet \u0026amp;#8211; Diamond Cutting Blade (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; padding:14px 18px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:4px solid #F15C22; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cancer and Reproductive Harm — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Always wear appropriate PPE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Professional Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44746332536902,"sku":"HR10A+","price":362.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/0800\/8518\/files\/510B.jpg?v=1773623081","url":"https:\/\/dynamicstonetools.com\/products\/hot-rod-granite-10-1-4-rod","provider":"Dynamic Stone Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}