CMT Orange Chrome Heavy-Duty Fine Finish Saw Blade - 300 x 30mm, 72-Tooth TCG is a professional-grade circular saw blade engineered for demanding production environments where clean, chip-free results matter. Built around a Triple Chip Grind (TCG) tooth geometry and spinning at up to 6,400 RPM, this 300mm diameter blade handles chipboard, MDF, laminate, hardwood, and plywood with the precision and durability that trades-people and shop operators require. The 30mm metric bore with COMBI3 pin hole configuration makes it a direct fit for radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws equipped with metric arbors.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Geometry - alternating flat and chamfered teeth shear through abrasive materials like laminate, MDF, and chipboard without chipping edges, delivering finish-quality results on every pass.
• 72-Tooth Configuration - a high tooth count slows the feed rate per tooth and dramatically reduces tearout, making this blade the right choice when surface quality is the priority in hardwood and engineered panel cutting.
• 300mm Diameter with 30mm Metric Bore - dimensioned for metric-arbor stationary and sliding machines, ensuring accurate fitment without adapters or shimming that can introduce runout.
• COMBI3 Pin Hole Pattern - the combination pin hole accepts machines with locating pins for precise, repeatable blade registration on radial arm and miter saw platforms.
• 10 deg. Hook Angle - a positive 10 deg. cutting angle balances aggressive feed with controlled cutting action, reducing the likelihood of kickback on crosscuts and miter cuts.
• HW (Tungsten Carbide) Tooth Material - industrial-grade hard metal tips resist heat and abrasion through extended production runs, lasting significantly longer than standard steel teeth on engineered sheet goods.
• Orange Chrome Coating - chromium surface treatment on the steel plate resists corrosion and reduces friction, helping the blade run cooler and extend working life in high-cycle shop environments.
• Heavy-Duty Classification - the 3.2mm kerf and 2.2mm plate thickness (3.2/2.2mm) provide the rigidity needed for demanding multi-purpose applications without the flex that causes wavy cuts in thick stock.
• 6,400 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for the high-speed spindles of modern miter and table saws, this blade delivers consistent performance without compromising operator safety margins.

Why This Product

• One blade, multiple abrasive materials - the TCG tooth grind is specifically suited to laminate, MDF, chipboard, hardwood, and plywood, reducing the need to swap blades between different sheet goods and solid-wood tasks.
• Designed for production-grade machines - the 30mm metric bore and COMBI3 pin hole make this blade a direct, no-adapter fit for radial arm saws, sliding miter saws, and table saws used in professional shop settings.
• Fine finish results at heavy-duty feed rates - 72 TCG teeth at 6,400 RPM means more cuts per minute with less chip-out, so panels cut to final size without the need for secondary sanding or edge banding cleanup.
• Built for sustained shop use - tungsten carbide tooth material combined with the orange chrome-coated plate resists the heat, resin buildup, and corrosion that shorten blade life in high-volume cutting operations.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 281.672.12M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 300mm
• Number of Teeth: 72
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Kerf Thickness: 3.2mm
• Plate Thickness: 2.2mm
• Tooth Grind Type: TCG (Triple Chip Grind)
• Hook Angle: 10 deg.
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Coating: Orange Chrome
• Blade Series: Heavy-Duty Fine Finish

Approved Applications

• Crosscutting and ripping chipboard panels
• Cutting MDF to dimension with clean, dust-free edges
• Laminate sheet and melamine panel cutting
• Hardwood crosscuts requiring a fine finish surface
• Plywood panel sizing on table saws and radial arm saws
• Multi-purpose production cutting on miter saws and special saws

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for use on radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws equipped with a 30mm metric arbor. The COMBI3 pin hole configuration also accommodates machines with locating pins for precise blade registration.

What materials can this blade cut?

The 72-tooth TCG blade is rated for chipboard, MDF, laminate, hardwood, and plywood. The Triple Chip Grind tooth geometry is particularly effective on abrasive and layered materials where chip-free edges are required.

What does the TCG (Triple Chip Grind) tooth pattern mean for cut quality?

TCG alternates a flat-top tooth with a raised chamfered tooth. The chamfered tooth pre-scores the cut line while the flat tooth clears the material, producing a clean, splinter-free edge on laminates, MDF, and chipboard that would otherwise chip with a standard ATB grind.

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 machine's no-load spindle speed does not exceed this rating before mounting the blade.