The CMT Orange Chrome Crosscut Fine Finish Saw Blade - 12 in. x 1 in. Bore, 72-Tooth ATB is engineered for woodworkers and tradespeople who demand splinter-free, glass-smooth results when crosscutting hardwood, softwood, plywood, melamine, and chipboard. With a 72-tooth Alternate Top Bevel geometry ground at 20 deg. and a 10 deg. hook angle, this CMT blade produces the kind of clean, precise finish cuts that miter saws and table saws are capable of at their best. The Orange Chrome coating - a chromium layer electrolytically deposited onto the blade body - fights corrosion and wear so the blade stays sharp and accurate through demanding job-site and shop conditions alike.

Key Features

• 72-Tooth ATB 20 deg. Grind - the high tooth count combined with an Alternate Top Bevel sharpened at 20 deg. slices across wood grain cleanly, leaving fine finish cuts that require little or no sanding on hardwood, softwood, plywood, melamine, and chipboard.
• 10 deg. Hook Angle - a relatively low hook angle reduces the aggressiveness of the cut and keeps the workpiece from being pulled into the blade, improving control and surface quality on fine finish crosscutting applications.
• Orange Chrome Coating - a chromium layer electrolytically deposited on the blade body increases wear resistance, protects against corrosion, and extends overall blade life, keeping the blade performing in humid shop environments and on resinous woods.
• 0.126 in. Kerf / 0.087 in. Plate - the thin kerf relative to the plate thickness removes less material per pass, reducing waste and strain on the motor, while the slender plate keeps the blade stable and on-track through the cut.
• Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Tips - industrial-grade carbide teeth maintain their edge longer than standard steel, meaning fewer blade changes and more consistent finish quality over the life of the blade.
• 1 in. Bore Diameter (25.4 mm) - the standard 1 in. arbor bore fits the vast majority of 12 in. miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws without requiring arbor adapters.
• 6,400 Maximum RPM Rating - rated for up to 6,400 RPM, this blade is suitable for the full range of powered saws used for finish crosscutting, giving operators confidence that the blade is running safely within its design limits.

Why This Product

• A 72-tooth count is specifically suited to fine finish crosscutting - it produces smooth, tearout-free edges on delicate materials like melamine and veneered plywood where a lower tooth count blade would chip and splinter the surface.
• The ATB 20 deg. tooth geometry is a well-matched grind for crosscut work across a wide range of materials, from dense hardwoods to manufactured sheet goods like chipboard and melamine, making this a versatile single blade for many finish applications on a miter saw or table saw.
• The Orange Chrome coating addresses a practical problem in busy shops - blades exposed to pitch, humidity, and daily use degrade faster than coated alternatives, so the chromium layer directly extends service life and reduces the frequency of blade replacement.
• Compatibility with miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws means this blade transitions easily between fixed shop equipment and portable job-site machines without requiring a different blade for each setup.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 285.672.12
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12 in.
• Bore Diameter: 25.4 mm (1 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 72
• Tooth Grind: ATB 20
• Cutting Angle: 10 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.126 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.087 in.
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Coating: Orange Chrome

Approved Applications

• Fine finish crosscutting on hardwood
• Fine finish crosscutting on softwood
• Cutting plywood - including veneered panels
• Cutting melamine
• Cutting chipboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this 12 in. CMT saw blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for use on miter saws, slide miter saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws that accept a 12 in. blade with a 1 in. (25.4 mm) arbor bore.

What does the ATB 20 deg. tooth grind mean for cut quality?

ATB stands for Alternate Top Bevel - the teeth alternate between left and right bevel angles, each ground at 20 deg. This geometry is optimized for crosscutting, slicing cleanly across wood grain and through sheet goods like melamine and chipboard with minimal tearout, which is especially important for fine finish work.

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 operates within this limit before mounting the blade.

What is the difference between kerf thickness and plate thickness on this blade?

The kerf thickness (0.126 in.) is the width of the cut the blade removes from the workpiece, determined by the width of the carbide teeth. The plate thickness (0.087 in.) is the thickness of the steel body of the blade itself, which is thinner than the kerf. This design keeps the plate from binding in the cut while the wider carbide tips do the cutting work.