The CMT 285.624.10 Chrome Ripping Saw Blade is a 10 in. x 5/8 in. bore, 24-tooth flat-top-grind blade engineered by CMT for fast, aggressive ripping of hardwood and softwood on table saws, miter saws, radial arm saws, and squaring machines. Built with a 15 deg. cutting angle and a kerf thickness of 0.126 in., this blade is purpose-built to remove material quickly and efficiently along the grain, making it a go-to choice for production ripping, framing work, and high-volume lumber processing. The signature orange chrome coating sets this blade apart visually and functionally - delivering corrosion protection and extended wear resistance in demanding shop environments.

Key Features

• 24-Tooth Flat Top Grind (FLAT) - the flat tooth geometry is optimized for ripping cuts, channeling waste material away efficiently and enabling fast feed rates through hardwood and softwood without bogging down.
• 15 deg. Cutting Angle - the aggressive hook angle drives the blade into the material with less resistance, reducing motor strain and allowing smooth, rapid stock removal during ripping operations.
• 0.126 in. Kerf Thickness - a full-kerf design provides stability and rigidity through the cut, minimizing blade flex and delivering straight, consistent ripping results in solid lumber.
• 0.087 in. Plate Thickness - the precision-ground steel plate maintains a slim profile relative to kerf, reducing wasted material and keeping cuts accurate pass after pass.
• 5/8 in. Bore Diameter - fits the standard arbor size on most table saws, miter saws, and radial arm saws, making installation straightforward and compatible with a wide range of shop machines.
• Orange Chrome Coating - a chromium layer electrolytically deposited on the blade body increases wear resistance and protects against corrosion, extending the working life of the blade in daily use.
• HW (Hard Metal / Carbide) Tooth Material - tungsten carbide tipping delivers the hardness and edge retention needed to hold a sharp cutting edge through repeated ripping passes in both hard and soft species.
• 7,600 Maximum RPM Rating - rated for operation up to 7,600 RPM, providing headroom for safe use on standard and high-speed table saw and radial arm saw configurations.

Why This Product

• Purpose-built for ripping hardwood and softwood - the 24-tooth flat-top geometry and 15 deg. hook angle work together to pull the blade aggressively through stock along the grain, a combination that general-purpose blades cannot match for ripping speed and efficiency.
• Broad machine compatibility - the 5/8 in. bore and 10 in. diameter fit table saws, miter saws, radial arm saws, and squaring machines, so one blade serves multiple machines in the shop without requiring adapters.
• Chrome coating for durability in production environments - the electrolytically deposited chromium layer resists the heat, pitch, and moisture that accumulate during high-volume ripping, helping the blade maintain performance over a longer service interval.
• Full-kerf rigidity for straight cuts - at 0.126 in. kerf, this blade resists deflection during long rip cuts through thick hardwood, reducing the likelihood of bowing, wandering, or re-sawing that can result from thin-kerf blades under load.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 285.624.10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10 in.
• Bore Diameter: 5/8 in. (15.88mm)
• Number of Teeth: 24
• Tooth Grind Type: Flat Top Grind (FLAT)
• Cutting Angle: 15 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.126 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.087 in.
• Tooth Material: HW (Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Coating: Orange Chrome

Approved Applications

• Ripping hardwood
• Ripping softwood
• Table saw ripping operations
• Miter saw cross-grain and ripping cuts
• Radial arm saw ripping
• Squaring machine applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What tooth grind type does this blade use, and why does it matter for ripping?

This blade uses a Flat Top Grind (FLAT) geometry. Flat-top teeth are specifically designed for ripping cuts - they shear material along the grain efficiently, channel chips away from the cut line, and allow faster feed rates compared to alternate-top-bevel grinds used for crosscutting. This makes the 285.624.10 the right choice when speed and material removal in ripping operations are the priority.

What machines is this 10 in. ripping blade compatible with?

The CMT 285.624.10 is compatible with miter saws, radial arm saws, table saws (stationary and portable), and squaring machines. The 5/8 in. bore fits the standard arbor diameter found on most of these machines, making it easy to mount without additional adapters on most common shop setups.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

The CMT 285.624.10 is rated for a maximum of 7,600 RPM. Always verify that your saw's operating speed does not exceed this rating before mounting the blade, and consult your machine's documentation to confirm the no-load RPM at the arbor.

Is this a full-kerf or thin-kerf blade, and what does that mean for my cuts?

With a kerf thickness of 0.126 in. and a plate thickness of 0.087 in., this is a full-kerf blade. Full-kerf blades offer greater rigidity and resistance to deflection during long rip cuts through thick or dense lumber, which translates to straighter cuts and more consistent results - particularly valuable when ripping hardwood species on a table saw or radial arm saw.