CMT Xtreme Demolition Saw Blade 7-1/4 in. x 5/8 in. 24-Tooth (10-Pack) is a professional-grade circular saw blade engineered for the most demanding demolition cutting environments. Built with a patented low mass plate design, this blade delivers maximum cutting efficiency on both cordless and corded circular saws - reducing heat buildup and extending battery life on the jobsite. Whether you are cutting through wood with embedded nails, salvaged framing lumber, or mixed demolition debris, this 24-tooth ATB blade is designed to keep working where other blades fail. The 10-pack bulk masterpack format ensures your crew stays productive without interruption.

Key Features

• Patented Low Mass Plate Design - reduces blade mass and minimizes heat generation, resulting in more cuts per battery charge and greater cutting efficiency with both cordless and corded circular saws
• Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) 5 deg. Tooth Grind - provides clean, aggressive cutting geometry optimized for demolition ripping and crosscutting through wood and nail-embedded materials
• Orange Shield Coating - CMT's trademarked chromium coating guards the blade against corrosion and wear, extending service life under the harshest demolition conditions
• Loose Nail Demolition Testing - validated in a loose nail application where nails can move slightly during cutting, a more demanding test than the fixed-nail method used by many competitors, confirming real-world durability
• Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Tips - tungsten carbide tooth material withstands the impact and shock loads of demolition cutting, maintaining edge life longer than standard steel teeth
• Knock-Out Pin Hole (5/8 in. bore) - compatible with a wide range of circular saw arbors, and the knock-out design allows quick adaptation to different arbor sizes without additional tooling
• 0.090 in. Kerf with 0.049 in. Plate Thickness - a thin kerf-to-plate ratio reduces material resistance and drag, letting saws run cooler and work more efficiently through tough demolition stock
• 8,300 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for high-speed operation to match the demands of professional-grade circular saws on the jobsite
• 10-Pack Bulk Masterpack Format - supplies an entire crew with ready-to-use replacement blades, minimizing downtime during extended demolition projects

Why This Product

• Contractors tackling demolition work with cordless circular saws can stretch battery runtime further - the patented low mass plate design is specifically engineered to reduce the energy demand of each cut, delivering more cuts per charge compared to heavier conventional blades
• The loose nail testing protocol used to validate these blades reflects real demolition site conditions, where nails are rarely anchored solidly - giving buyers confidence that performance claims hold up in actual field use, not just controlled lab environments
• The 10-pack bulk masterpack format makes this an efficient purchasing decision for crews and contractors who go through blades on large-scale demolition jobs, reducing per-blade cost and keeping spares on hand at all times
• The combination of ATB 5 deg. tooth geometry and hardmetal carbide tips means this blade handles both ripping and crosscutting through demolition materials - including wood with nails and mixed debris - without requiring a blade change between cuts

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 286.324.07-X10
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 7-1/4 in.
• Bore Diameter: 15.88mm (5/8 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 24
• Tooth Grind: ATB 5
• Cutting Angle: 5 deg.
• Teeth Thickness (Kerf): 0.090 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.049 in.
• Maximum RPM: 8,300
• Pin Hole: Knock Out < >
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Quantity: 10-piece bulk masterpack

Approved Applications

• Demolition cutting
• Wood with embedded or loose nails
• Ripping and crosscutting demolition lumber
• Salvaged framing and structural wood
• Mixed demolition debris and engineered wood products

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the low mass plate design different from a standard circular saw blade?

The patented low mass plate design reduces the overall mass of the blade, which minimizes heat buildup during cutting and substantially increases cutting efficiency. For users running cordless circular saws, this translates directly to more cuts per battery charge - a meaningful advantage on demolition jobsites where recharging interrupts productivity.

How was this blade tested for nail-cutting performance?

CMT tested these blades in a loose nail application, where the nails are allowed to move slightly during cutting. This is a more demanding test than the fully embedded nail method, where nails are held solidly in place by the surrounding wood. The loose nail test more accurately reflects real demolition conditions and confirms the blade's durability under authentic jobsite demands.

What tooth grind does this blade use, and why does it matter for demolition work?

This blade uses an Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) 5 deg. tooth grind. The alternating bevel geometry creates a slicing action on each tooth, which is effective for both ripping and crosscutting through wood and nail-embedded demolition materials. The 5 deg. cutting angle keeps the blade aggressive without sacrificing tooth durability under heavy impact loads.

Is this blade compatible with standard cordless circular saws?

Yes. The blade features a 5/8 in. bore diameter with a knock-out pin hole design, making it compatible with a wide range of cordless and corded circular saws. The maximum rated speed of 8,300 RPM covers the operating range of most professional circular saws used in demolition applications. The low mass plate design was specifically developed to enhance performance with both cordless and corded machines.