The CMT ITK Fine Finish Saw Blade - 12" x 80T x 1" is engineered for woodworkers and finish carpenters who demand clean, splinter-free cuts in demanding materials. Featuring an 80-tooth Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) grind at 20 deg. and a 15 deg. hook angle, this premium circular saw blade tackles ripping and crosscutting through hardwood, plywood, veneered wood, melamine, MDF, and molding with smooth, professional results. Optimized for 12-inch corded miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, it delivers the precision edge quality that fine cabinetry and finish millwork require.

Key Features

• 80-Tooth ATB 20 deg. Grind - the high tooth count combined with an Alternate Top Bevel sharpening angle produces fine, smooth edges on hardwood, veneered panels, melamine, and MDF, minimizing tearout and reducing sanding time.
• Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - a special layered brazing process bonds carbide teeth with exceptional strength, allowing them to handle high stress and impact especially when cutting harder woods and composite materials, extending tooth retention and blade service life.
• Blade Body Flatness via Special Straightening Processes - the plate is straightened to exceptionally reduced tolerances, ensuring a stable, vibration-free cut path and consistently accurate results on finish-critical work.
• Balancing Performed on All Saw Blades - precision balancing guarantees maximum stability at speed, reducing chatter and improving cut quality at up to 6,400 RPM.
• HW (Hard Metal / Carbide) Tooth Material - tungsten carbide cutting edges resist wear through abrasive materials like melamine and MDF, staying sharper longer between resharpenings.
• Thin Kerf Design (0.118" kerf / 0.087" plate) - the narrow kerf removes less material per pass, reducing motor load on portable table saws and miter saws while producing less waste from expensive hardwood stock.
• 1" Bore Diameter - fits standard 1-inch arbors on stationary table saws, slide miter saws, and portable table saws, making it a direct-fit upgrade for most 12-inch corded machines.

Why This Product

• When cutting melamine, veneered panels, or finished hardwood where tearout is unacceptable, the 80-tooth ATB configuration delivers clean face cuts on both sides of the workpiece - reducing rework and material waste.
• The Tri-Metal Silver-Copper-Silver brazing technology means carbide teeth stay firmly bonded even under the high stress of cutting harder composites and dense hardwoods, giving this blade a durability advantage over standard single-braze designs.
• Designed and optimized specifically for 12-inch corded miter saws and stationary table saws, this blade runs at up to 6,400 RPM and matches the power and precision demands of professional shop environments.
• With blade body flatness guaranteed through special straightening and full balancing on every blade, this ITK Fine Finish blade is suited for finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, and molding work where dimensional accuracy and surface quality are critical.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 252.072.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12"
• Number of Teeth: 80
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
• Tooth Grind: ATB 20
• Cutting Angle: 15 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.118"
• Plate Thickness: 0.087"
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Fine finish ripping - hardwood, softwood
• Fine finish crosscutting - hardwood, plywood, veneered wood
• Melamine cutting
• MDF cutting
• Molding cuts
• Veneered panel cutting

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this 12-inch saw blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for corded miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws. It is optimized specifically for 12-inch corded machines and fits any saw with a standard 1-inch (25.4mm) arbor bore.

What materials can this blade cut cleanly?

The ITK Fine Finish blade is designed to cut hardwood, plywood, veneered wood, melamine, MDF, and molding. Its 80-tooth ATB 20 deg. grind is specifically suited for fine finish applications in these materials where surface quality and clean edges are required.

What makes the Tri-Metal Brazing on this blade significant?

The special Silver-Copper-Silver Tri-Metal Brazing method bonds the carbide teeth to the blade body with greater strength than standard single-layer brazing. This allows the teeth to handle high stress and impact, especially when cutting harder woods and composite materials, resulting in longer-lasting tooth retention.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

This blade is rated for a maximum of 6,400 RPM. Always verify that your saw's operating speed does not exceed this rating before use to ensure safe operation.