Alpha Hot-Rod Channel Cutting BladeThe 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 .dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; border: 1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; } .dst-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #FDDCC5; } .dst-accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; } .dst-accordion-toggle { display: none; } .dst-accordion-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #231F20; background: #fff; transition: background 0.2s; } .dst-accordion-label:hover { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #F15C22; transition: transform 0.3s; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label { background: #FFF3EB; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '\2212'; } .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; padding: 0 20px; background: #fff; } .dst-accordion-toggle:checked ~ .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 5000px; padding: 15px 20px 20px; } Models / Part Numbers 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 How to Use 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. Specifications by Variant 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+ Common Specifications 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 Related & Companion Products {'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'} FAQs qaqaqaqaqaqaqaqa Videos 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 Documentation 📄 title 📄 title 📄 title 📄 title 📄 title 📄 title ⚠ 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.
