CMT ITK Combination Saw Blade 12" x 60-Tooth ATB+Flat is engineered for woodworkers and contractors who need a single blade capable of handling both ripping and crosscutting across a wide range of materials. Designed for use on miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, this 12-inch combination blade eliminates the need to swap between dedicated rip and crosscut blades when working with hardwood, softwood, plywood, and melamine. The 4 ATB 15 deg. + 1 Flat tooth configuration delivers clean, consistent results on both face grain and end grain cuts, making it a practical choice for job site and shop use alike.

Key Features

• 4 ATB 15 deg. + 1 Flat Tooth Configuration - combines Alternate Top Bevel teeth with a Flat Top raker in a repeating 5-tooth group pattern, allowing the blade to handle both ripping and crosscutting in hardwood, softwood, plywood, and melamine without changing blades
• 60-Tooth Count on a 12-Inch Plate - provides enough teeth for smooth crosscuts in hardwood and melamine while the flat raker teeth clear waste efficiently during rip cuts, balancing cut quality with feed rate
• Tri-Metal Silver-Copper-Silver Brazing - the special tri-metal brazing process bonds carbide tips to the blade body using alternating layers of silver and copper, allowing teeth to handle high stress and impact especially when cutting harder woods and composite material
• Precision Blade Body Flatness via Special Straightening Processes - blade body flatness is obtained via special straightening processes that guarantee exceptionally reduced tolerances, meaning less vibration and runout for cleaner cuts and a longer blade service life
• Full Balancing on All Saw Blades - balancing performed on all saw blades guarantees maximum stability at operating speeds up to 6,400 RPM, reducing the risk of vibration chatter that can mar finished surfaces
• 0.102-Inch Kerf Thickness with 0.071-Inch Plate - the generous kerf-to-plate ratio provides side clearance that reduces binding and heat buildup during demanding rip cuts through dense hardwoods
• 1-Inch Bore Diameter (25.4mm) - the standard 1-inch bore fits the arbors of most 10-inch and 12-inch corded miter saws and table saws, providing broad machine compatibility without requiring adapters
• Hard Carbide (HW) Tooth Material - tungsten carbide teeth stay sharp longer through abrasive materials like melamine and plywood, reducing sharpening frequency and extending the blade's working life

Why This Product

• One blade covers ripping, crosscutting, and sheet goods - the 4 ATB 15 deg. + 1 Flat combination tooth geometry means you can move between rip cuts in hardwood and crosscuts in melamine or plywood without stopping to change blades, saving time on both job sites and in the shop.
• Built to handle high-stress cuts in harder woods and composite materials - the Tri-Metal Silver-Copper-Silver brazing is specifically engineered for impact resistance when cutting harder woods and composite material, giving the blade durability beyond what standard brazing methods provide.
• Precision flatness and balancing for demanding power tool use - blade body flatness obtained via special straightening processes and full balancing on all saw blades work together to guarantee maximum stability, which is critical when running a 12-inch blade at speeds up to 6,400 RPM on a slide miter saw or stationary table saw.
• Optimized for 10-inch and 12-inch corded saws - the ITK Xtreme combination series is specifically optimized for corded 10-inch and 12-inch miter saws and table saws, so buyers can be confident in proper fit, clearance, and performance on the machines they already own.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 256.060.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12"
• Number of Teeth: 60
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
• Tooth Grind: 4 ATB 15 deg. + 1 Flat
• Cutting Angle: 15 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.102"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Series: ITK Xtreme Combination

Approved Applications

• Combination ripping and crosscutting in hardwood
• Crosscutting and ripping softwood
• Cutting plywood
• Cutting melamine

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this blade handle both rip cuts and crosscuts without changing blades?

Yes. The 4 ATB 15 deg. + 1 Flat tooth configuration is specifically designed for combination use. The Alternate Top Bevel teeth produce clean crosscuts in hardwood, softwood, plywood, and melamine, while the Flat Top raker teeth clear material efficiently during rip cuts - all in a single blade setup.

What saws is this 12-inch blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for use on miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws. It is optimized for 10-inch and 12-inch corded saws and features a standard 1-inch (25.4mm) bore diameter that fits the arbors of most machines in those categories without requiring adapters.

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

Tri-Metal Brazing refers to the Special Silver-Copper-Silver Tri-Metal Brazing method used to attach the carbide teeth to the blade body. This layered brazing technique allows the teeth to handle high stress and impact especially when cutting harder woods and composite material, providing a stronger bond than conventional single-layer brazing.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

The maximum rated speed for this blade is 6,400 RPM. Always confirm that your saw's no-load RPM does not exceed this figure before mounting the blade, and follow all safety guidelines provided by both the saw manufacturer and the blade manufacturer.