{"product_id":"gemini-taurus-3-mega-blade-1045","title":"Gemini Taurus 3 Mega Blade #1045","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGemini Taurus 3 Mega Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#1045 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFor dense materials. Because of its “tear drop” shape, the Mega Blade is our strongest blade ever. To date, no one has been able to break one. This blade is used differently than our Omni-directional blades. It cuts mainly on the front and back, so to create a curve you will guide the material around the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mega blade is so rigid that it has the ability to damage the saw itself if used improperly by pushing too hard. So keep in mind the “golden rule” to let the saw do the cutting and do not force the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"86\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"110\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMega Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tear‑drop sintered‑diamond blade (0.072″ cross-section × 0.150″ thick), built for aggressive, front\/back cutting in dense materials up to ¾″ thick\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"265\" data-start=\"189\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"30\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTwo orange groove grommets\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling quick and secure installation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"268\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOptionally paired with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"59\" data-start=\"25\"\u003eKevlar‑reinforced flocked belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sold separately) to handle increased stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"454\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"17\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCutting style\u003c\/strong\u003e: Primarily front\/back motions; gentle curves possible by guiding material around the blade\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"8\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eKerf\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.072″ (round edge facing out, point inside).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"499\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"8\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aggressive—ideal for fused glass, stone, ceramic, thick glass\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"582\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"17\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMax thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cuts up to ¾″ — stabiliser foot may need removal to reach full depth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"663\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"14\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBlade life\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~50–100 hours under proper use\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"748\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely rigid—don’t force; can damage saw if misused\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mega Blade Kit is ideal for anyone needing to cut \u003cstrong data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003edense, thick materials\u003c\/strong\u003e—like fused glass over ⅛″, ceramics, marble, porcelain, and stone—without switching tools. It provides durability and power, making it a top choice for studio classes, fabrication, or heavy-use environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48819376750843,"sku":"GEM 1045","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6135\/8843\/files\/GEM1045.png?v=1777395531","url":"https:\/\/globalstainedglasssupply.com\/products\/gemini-taurus-3-mega-blade-1045","provider":"Global Stained Glass Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}