The CMT ITK Fine Finish Saw Blade - 10 in. x 60 Tooth ATB from CMT is engineered for smooth, precise cuts in hardwood, plywood, veneered wood, melamine, MDF, and molding. With a 60-tooth Alternate Top Bevel grind and a fine-finish geometry, this blade is purpose-built for ripping and crosscutting applications where surface quality matters most. Compatible with miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, it delivers the clean results that woodworkers and finish carpenters demand from a professional-grade circular blade.

Key Features

• 60-Tooth ATB 20 deg. Grind - the high tooth count combined with a 20 deg. Alternate Top Bevel sharpening geometry shears wood fibers cleanly, reducing tearout and producing fine, splinter-free edges on hardwood, melamine, and veneered panels.
• Tri-Metal Silver-Copper-Silver Brazing - a special three-layer brazing process bonds carbide teeth with exceptional strength, allowing them to handle high stress and impact especially when cutting harder woods and composite material without tip loss or premature wear.
• Precision Body Flatness via Special Straightening - blade body flatness is obtained via special straightening processes that guarantee exceptionally reduced tolerances, ensuring straight, accurate cuts and minimal deflection throughout the cut.
• Full Blade Balancing on Every Saw Blade - balancing performed on all saw blades guarantees maximum stability, reducing vibration, minimizing operator fatigue, and extending the life of both blade and machine bearings.
• Hard Metal (HW) Carbide Teeth - carbide-tipped teeth stay sharp longer through demanding cutting tasks in hardwood, MDF, and composite materials, reducing the frequency of resharpening or replacement.
• Thin Kerf Design (0.102 in. kerf / 0.071 in. plate) - the reduced kerf removes less material per pass, lowering feed resistance, easing strain on saw motors, and improving overall cut efficiency especially on portable table saws and corded miter saws.
• 15 deg. Hook Angle - the positive hook angle is optimized for the cutting demands of fine finish crosscutting and ripping, giving the blade a smooth, controlled bite into the workpiece without grabbing.
• 7,600 Maximum RPM Rating - rated for up to 7,600 RPM, this blade is matched to the operating speeds of corded 10 in. and 12 in. miter saws and table saws, ensuring safe and efficient use at full machine speed.
• 5/8 in. Bore (15.88mm) - the standard 5/8 in. bore fits the arbors of the most common 10 in. table saws and miter saws, making this a direct drop-in replacement in most shop and jobsite setups.

Why This Product

• Finish-quality results on demanding materials - with 60 ATB teeth and a 20 deg. bevel angle, this blade is specifically designed for fine finish cuts in melamine, veneered plywood, and hardwood where clean edges are non-negotiable.
• Built for high-stress cutting environments - the Tri-Metal Silver-Copper-Silver Brazing gives the carbide tips a bond strong enough to resist the impact and stress of cutting harder woods and composite material, meaning fewer tip failures on tough stock.
• Exceptionally stable cutting platform - the combination of special straightening for blade flatness and full balancing on every blade means the plate runs true at speed, giving you repeatable, accurate results cut after cut.
• Versatile machine compatibility - designed to work with miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, and optimized for corded 10 in. and 12 in. machines, this blade covers a wide range of shop and site setups without compromise.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 252.060.10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10 in.
• Bore Diameter: 15.88mm (5/8 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 60
• Tooth Grind Type: ATB 20
• Kerf Thickness: 0.102 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Hook Angle: 15 deg.
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Tooth Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Fine finish ripping
• Fine finish crosscutting
• Hardwood cutting
• Plywood and veneered wood cutting
• Melamine cutting
• MDF cutting
• Molding cutting

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for use with miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws. It is optimized for corded 10 in. and 12 in. machines with a standard 5/8 in. arbor bore.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

This blade is rated for a maximum of 7,600 RPM. Always verify that your saw's operating speed does not exceed this limit before mounting the blade.

What materials can this blade cut?

This blade is suitable for cutting hardwood, plywood, veneered wood, melamine, MDF, and molding. It is engineered specifically for fine finish rip and crosscut applications where surface quality is critical.

What is Tri-Metal Brazing and why does it matter for carbide tips?

Tri-Metal Brazing uses a special Silver-Copper-Silver layered bonding process to attach each carbide tooth to the blade body. This method creates a stronger bond than standard single-metal brazing, allowing the teeth to handle high stress and impact especially when cutting harder woods and composite material without separating from the plate.