CMT Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Saw Blade - 250x30mm, 80-Tooth TCG is an 80-tooth circular saw blade engineered for clean, chip-free sizing cuts through double-sided melamine, double-sided laminate, chipboard, hardwood, plywood, and OSB - all without the need for a separate scoring blade. The triple chip grind (TCG) tooth geometry and -3 deg. negative hook angle work together to shear through abrasive panel materials on both faces simultaneously, delivering professional-quality results on radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws used in cabinetry and furniture production.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Geometry - the alternating flat and chamfered tooth profile is purpose-built for laminates, melamine, and chipboard, producing smooth, chip-free edges on both surfaces in a single pass so no secondary cleanup is required.
• 80-Tooth Count - the high tooth count maximizes the number of cutting points per revolution, resulting in finer, cleaner cuts through hard panel surfaces and composite sheet goods where surface quality is critical.
• -3 deg. Negative Hook Angle - a negative cutting angle reduces the aggressiveness of each tooth's entry into the material, controlling feed rate and minimizing tearout on delicate laminate and melamine faces.
• 30mm Bore with COMBI3 Pin Holes - the metric 30mm arbor bore and COMBI3 combination pin hole pattern ensure secure, centered mounting on a wide range of metric-arbor stationary saws, reducing vibration and improving cut accuracy.
• Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Teeth - the HW carbide tooth material maintains edge sharpness through demanding production runs on abrasive engineered wood and laminate materials, extending the interval between resharpenings.
• 7,600 Maximum RPM Rating - the blade is rated for up to 7,600 RPM, providing compatibility with the full range of stationary panel saws and radial arm saws used in professional shop environments.
• Designed for Sizing Cuts Without a Scoring Blade - eliminates the setup time and cost associated with scoring saw configurations, streamlining the workflow for double-sided panel processing.

Why This Product

• Eliminates tearout on both faces of double-sided panels - the TCG tooth geometry and negative hook angle are specifically matched to the demands of double-sided laminate and double-sided melamine, allowing a single blade to replace a scoring-blade setup and still deliver clean cuts on top and bottom faces.
• Versatile across multiple machine types - the 250x30mm metric configuration with COMBI3 pin holes fits radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws, making this blade a practical choice for shops running a variety of equipment.
• Handles a broad range of engineered wood and panel materials - from hardwood and plywood to OSB, chipboard, double-sided melamine, and double-sided laminate, this blade covers the full spectrum of materials common to cabinetry and furniture manufacturing in a single tool.
• High RPM tolerance supports production-speed workflows - the 7,600 RPM rating ensures the blade remains safely usable at the operating speeds typical of professional stationary saws, without requiring operators to throttle back machine performance.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 281.681.10M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 250mm
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Number of Teeth: 80
• Tooth Grind Type: TCG (Triple Chip Grind)
• Hook Angle: -3 deg.
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Sizing cuts in double-sided melamine panels
• Sizing cuts in double-sided laminate panels
• Cutting chipboard and particleboard
• Crosscutting and ripping hardwood
• Cutting plywood and OSB
• Panel processing on radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this blade require a scoring blade to achieve clean cuts on double-sided panels?

No. This blade is specifically designed to deliver clean, chip-free cuts on both faces of double-sided laminate and double-sided melamine in a single pass, eliminating the need for a separate scoring blade setup.

What machines is this saw blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with radial arm saws, miter saws, table saws, and special saws equipped with a metric 30mm arbor. The COMBI3 pin hole pattern also ensures secure mounting on machines that use combination pin configurations.

Why does this blade use a negative hook angle?

The -3 deg. negative hook angle reduces the aggressiveness of each tooth's entry into the workpiece. This controlled cutting action is important when working with laminate and melamine surfaces, where an aggressive positive hook angle could chip or crack the decorative face.

What materials can this blade cut?

This blade is suited for hardwood, plywood, OSB, double-sided melamine, double-sided laminate, and chipboard - making it a practical all-around choice for cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, and panel processing applications.