CMT 201.030.12 Industrial Ripping Saw Blade is a heavy-duty 12 in. rip blade engineered by CMT for fast, smooth ripping of soft and hard wood on table saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, and special saws. Built around a 30-tooth Flat Top Grind geometry with a 20 deg. hook angle, this industrial-grade blade drives through solid lumber and sheet goods with authority - delivering the aggressive feed rates and clean rip cuts that professional woodworkers and production shops demand. The Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating shields the plate from resin build-up, friction heat, and corrosion, keeping the blade performing consistently through sustained, heavy-duty workloads. Precision mirror-finish sharpening on every tooth translates directly into cleaner edges and less tearout, even during high-volume ripping operations.

Key Features

• 30-Tooth Flat Top Grind (FTG) - the aggressive flat-top tooth profile is purpose-built for ripping along the grain, shearing wood fibers efficiently for fast material removal and smooth rip cuts in a single pass.
• 20 deg. hook (cutting) angle - a high positive hook angle pulls the workpiece into the blade and reduces feed resistance, making it easier to push heavy stock through the cut with less effort at the machine.
• 12 in. (305mm) blade diameter with 1 in. bore - fits directly onto standard 12 in. table saws, radial arm saws, and miter saws without adapters, providing deep rip capacity for thick lumber and wide boards.
• 0.126 in. kerf / 0.087 in. plate thickness - the thin kerf-to-plate ratio reduces saw drag and minimizes material waste per cut, improving efficiency and extending workable yield from each board.
• Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating - protects the plate against rust, corrosion, and resin adhesion while reducing blade drag and heat build-up, so the blade stays cleaner and cooler through extended ripping sessions.
• Precision mirror-finish sharpening - each tooth is precision ground to a mirror-quality finish, producing exceptionally clean rip cuts and sharp edges while reducing the frequency of resharpening under regular professional use.
• Premium hardmetal (HW) carbide tips - industrial-grade carbide provides superior wear resistance compared to standard tooth materials, sustaining sharp cutting edges longer when ripping both hardwood and softwood species.
• 6,400 RPM maximum speed rating - rated for the high-speed demands of stationary and portable table saws in production environments, supporting confident operation at full machine speed.

Why This Product

• Purpose-designed for ripping - the Flat Top Grind tooth geometry and 20 deg. hook angle are optimized specifically for cutting with the grain, so woodworkers who rip lumber regularly get a blade matched to that exact task rather than a compromise general-purpose profile.
• Works across the most common shop machines - compatibility with table saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, and special saws means one blade covers multiple setups in a professional shop without swapping to a different bore size or diameter.
• Handles both hardwood and softwood - the 30-tooth HW carbide configuration cuts cleanly through dense hardwoods and softer species alike, reducing the need to keep separate blades for different lumber types on the same machine.
• Built to reduce downtime - the combination of Orange Shield PTFE coating, precision-ground carbide teeth, and laser-cut harmonic steel plate means the blade resists the heat, resin, and mechanical stress that cause premature dulling and warping under heavy daily use.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 201.030.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 12 in.
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 30
• Tooth Grind: Flat Top Grind (FTG)
• Cutting Angle: 20 deg.
• Sharpening Style: Flat (Smussato)
• Kerf Thickness: 0.126 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.087 in.
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Coating: Orange Shield Non-Stick PTFE

Approved Applications

• Fast, smooth, heavy-duty rip cuts in hardwood and softwood
• Ripping solid lumber on table saws and portable table saws
• Ripping cuts on radial arm saws
• Ripping cuts on miter saws
• Use on special saws requiring a 12 in. blade with 1 in. bore

Frequently Asked Questions

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

This blade uses a Flat Top Grind (FTG) tooth profile with a 20 deg. hook angle. The flat-top geometry cuts aggressively along the grain, shearing wood fibers cleanly and efficiently. The high positive hook angle pulls material into the blade, reducing the effort needed to feed stock through the cut - making it well suited for fast, heavy-duty ripping of both softwood and hardwood.

What saws is the CMT 201.030.12 compatible with?

The blade is compatible with radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws (stationary and portable), and special saws that accept a 12 in. diameter blade with a 1 in. (25.4mm) bore. No reducer bushing is required for machines with a standard 1 in. arbor.

What is the maximum RPM rating for this blade?

The CMT 201.030.12 is rated to a maximum of 6,400 RPM. Always verify that your saw's no-load RPM does not exceed this rating before mounting and using the blade.

What does the Orange Shield PTFE coating do?

The Orange Shield non-stick PTFE coating applied to the blade plate resists corrosion, rust, and resin adhesion. By reducing resin and pitch build-up on the plate, the coating also lowers friction and heat during cutting, which helps maintain consistent performance and extends the usable life of the blade between cleanings.