CMT ITK Sliding Fine Finish Saw Blade 10" x 5/8" T60 by CMT is engineered for fine finish crosscutting on sliding compound miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws. With 60 Alternate Top Bevel teeth and a precisely ground ATB 15 deg. tooth geometry, this 10-inch blade delivers smooth, splinter-free results in hardwood, plywood, veneered wood, melamine, MDF, and molding - making it a go-to choice for cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, and woodworkers who demand clean, professional cuts without secondary cleanup.

Key Features

• 60-Tooth ATB 15 deg. Grind - the Alternate Top Bevel tooth configuration at 15 deg. shears wood fibers cleanly on both sides of the cut, dramatically reducing tearout in veneered panels, melamine, and hardwood for finish-quality results straight off the saw.
• Tri-Metal Brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) - the special tri-metal brazing bond allows teeth to withstand high stress and impact, especially when cutting harder woods and composite materials, giving the carbide tips a more secure foundation than conventional single-alloy brazing methods.
• Special Straightening Process for Blade Body Flatness - the blade body is flattened through a dedicated straightening process that guarantees exceptionally reduced tolerances, resulting in stable, vibration-minimized cuts with consistent accuracy throughout the blade's service life.
• Full-Blade Balancing - every blade in this series is individually balanced, ensuring maximum stability at speed and reducing harmonic vibration that can otherwise affect cut quality and machine wear.
• 7 deg. Hook Angle - a positive 7 deg. cutting angle optimized for sliding and compound miter saw geometry, promoting controlled material feed and cleaner crosscuts across dense hardwoods and composite sheet goods.
• HW (Tungsten Carbide) Tooth Material - hard metal carbide tipping provides long-lasting edge retention when processing abrasive engineered materials such as MDF and melamine, reducing the frequency of resharpening cycles.
• 0.102" Kerf / 0.071" Plate - a thin-kerf-to-plate ratio removes less material per pass, reducing sawdust waste and strain on the motor while still maintaining rigidity for precise, straight cuts.
• 7,600 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for up to 7,600 RPM, this blade safely accommodates the high-speed operation of corded miter saws and table saws without risk of over-speeding.

Why This Product

• Designed specifically for fine finish compound sliding applications, this blade addresses the tearout and splintering problems commonly encountered when using general-purpose blades on melamine, veneered plywood, and hardwood molding - delivering cabinet-quality edges without sanding or re-cutting.
• The Silver-Copper-Silver tri-metal brazing is a meaningful advantage over standard single-alloy brazed blades when cutting harder domestic and exotic hardwoods or dense composite sheet goods where tooth stress is highest.
• Blade flatness achieved through a dedicated straightening process and full individual balancing means this blade tracks true even in demanding sliding miter saw applications where off-flat blades cause drift, misalignment, or inaccurate miters.
• With a maximum speed of 7,600 RPM and a 5/8" bore, this blade is broadly compatible with the corded 10-inch and 12-inch miter saws and table saws found in professional shops and job sites, eliminating the need for adapter bushings in most setups.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 253.060.10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 10"
• Bore Diameter: 15.88mm (5/8")
• Number of Teeth: 60
• Tooth Grind: ATB 15
• Cutting Angle: 7 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.102"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Fine finish compound sliding crosscuts
• Miter saw and slide miter saw operations
• Stationary table saw and portable table saw use
• Hardwood crosscutting
• Plywood and veneered wood panel cutting
• Melamine sheet processing
• MDF cutting
• Molding and trim work

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws. It is optimized for corded 10-inch and 12-inch saws and uses a 15.88mm (5/8") bore for direct fitment on most standard arbors.

What is the maximum operating speed for this blade?

This blade is rated for a maximum of 7,600 RPM. Always confirm that your saw's no-load RPM does not exceed this rating before use.

What makes the ATB 15 deg. tooth grind suitable for fine finish work?

The Alternate Top Bevel grind at 15 deg. alternates the bevel direction tooth-to-tooth, creating a slicing action on both the top and face of the workpiece. This geometry is especially effective at preventing tearout and splintering in veneered panels, melamine, and hardwood, producing cleaner edges compared to flat-top or combination grinds used for general-purpose cutting.

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

The Silver-Copper-Silver Tri-Metal Brazing process bonds the carbide teeth to the blade body using a layered alloy that flexes slightly under impact rather than fracturing. This means the tooth-to-body joint is better able to handle the high stress and shock loads generated when cutting harder woods and composite materials, contributing to a longer usable blade life between resharpenings.