The CMT 201.024.10 Industrial Ripping Saw Blade is a 10" x 24-tooth FTG (Flat Top Grind) blade engineered for fast, smooth, and heavy-duty rip cuts through both soft and hard wood. Built around a precision-sharpened carbide tooth geometry and an Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating, this CMT industrial blade delivers consistent, reliable performance across radial arm saws, miter saws, stationary table saws, and special saws. Whether you are breaking down hardwood lumber or ripping softwood sheet goods, this blade is designed to handle demanding production workloads with clean results and extended working life.

Key Features

• 24-Tooth Flat Top Grind (FTG) geometry - optimized for aggressive, fast ripping cuts along the wood grain, reducing cut time and feed resistance on both hardwood and softwood stock.
• 20 deg. cutting (hook) angle - a positive hook angle promotes efficient chip ejection and forward bite, allowing smooth stock feeding without excessive push pressure during heavy-duty ripping operations.
• Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating - protects the blade plate against corrosion, resin build-up, and pitch accumulation, reducing drag and heat build-up so the blade stays cleaner and lasts longer between cleanings.
• Hard metal (HW) carbide tooth material - tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge through repeated use on both soft and hard wood, extending the interval between sharpenings and reducing downtime.
• Kerf thickness of 0.126" with a 0.087" plate - the thin kerf-to-plate ratio minimizes material waste and reduces the motor load on table saws and radial arm saws, improving efficiency on every rip cut.
• 5/8" bore diameter (15.88mm) - a standard 5/8" arbor fit ensures direct compatibility with the most common table saw and radial arm saw spindles without adapters.
• 7,600 RPM maximum rated speed - safely matches the operating range of professional-grade stationary and portable table saws, giving operators confidence at full machine speed.

Why This Product

• When ripping large volumes of hardwood or softwood, the 24-tooth FTG design paired with a 20 deg. hook angle delivers faster feed rates and cleaner rip cuts compared to general-purpose multipurpose blades - making it the right tool for dedicated ripping tasks.
• The Orange Shield PTFE coating actively resists resin and pitch adhesion, meaning less time cleaning the blade and more time cutting - a practical advantage for shops running continuous production schedules.
• A 7,600 RPM maximum speed rating provides a meaningful safety margin above common table saw operating speeds, giving professionals assurance that the blade is rated well beyond typical daily-use conditions.
• With a standard 5/8" bore and compatibility across radial arm saws, miter saws, and table saws, this blade works across multiple machines in the same shop without requiring dedicated adapters or secondary tooling.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 201.024.10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10"
• Number of Teeth: 24
• Tooth Grind Type: Flat Top (FTG)
• Cutting Angle: 20 deg.
• Sharpening: FLAT (Smussato)
• Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.126"
• Plate Thickness: 0.087"
• Bore Diameter: 5/8" (15.88mm)
• Tooth Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Coating: Orange Shield Non-Stick PTFE

Approved Applications

• Fast, smooth, heavy-duty rip cuts in soft and hard wood
• Radial arm saw ripping operations
• Miter saw ripping cuts
• Stationary and special table saw ripping applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What tooth grind type does the CMT 201.024.10 use, and why does it matter for ripping?

This blade uses a Flat Top Grind (FTG) tooth profile with a 20 deg. cutting angle. The flat top grind is specifically optimized for ripping - cutting parallel to the wood grain - because it aggressively shears wood fibers and clears chips efficiently. The result is a fast, smooth cut with minimal tear-out on both hardwood and softwood stock.

What machines is this 10" ripping blade compatible with?

The CMT 201.024.10 is designed for use on radial arm saws, miter saws, stationary table saws, and special saws. Its standard 5/8" bore (15.88mm) fits the most common arbor size found on these machines, making it a versatile ripping blade across multiple saw platforms without adapters.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this saw blade?

The CMT 201.024.10 is rated for a maximum of 7,600 RPM. Always verify that your saw's no-load spindle speed does not exceed this rating before mounting the blade. Operating within the rated RPM ensures safe performance and protects both the blade and the operator.

What does the Orange Shield PTFE coating do for this ripping blade?

The Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating protects the blade plate against corrosion and resists the build-up of resin, pitch, and other wood deposits that accumulate during heavy ripping. By reducing surface friction and adhesion, the coating helps lower blade drag and heat generation during cuts, which contributes to a longer service life and easier maintenance between sharpenings.