The CMT Fine Cut Saw Blade 260 x 30mm T60 ATB is a precision-ground circular saw blade engineered for fine finish cuts in hardwood, softwood, plywood, and OSB. Built with a 60-tooth alternate top bevel (ATB) tooth configuration and a -5 deg. negative hook angle, this blade delivers smooth, controlled crosscuts with minimal tearout - making it an ideal choice for cabinet makers, finish carpenters, and woodworkers who demand clean results on every pass. Designed for compatibility with Festool track saws and other metric machines, the 260mm diameter and 30mm bore with COMBI3 pin hole pattern ensure a secure, precise fit on radial arm saws, stationary table saws, portable circular saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws alike.

Key Features

• 60-Tooth ATB Geometry (15 deg. grind) - the high tooth count combined with alternate top bevel sharpening slices cleanly across wood grain, reducing fraying and splintering in finished surfaces for professional-quality crosscuts
• -5 deg. Negative Hook Angle - pulls the blade away from the workpiece rather than grabbing aggressively, giving the operator better feed control and a safer, more accurate cut in hardwood and plywood
• 0.098" kerf thickness with 0.071" plate - the thin kerf removes less material per pass, reducing strain on the motor and allowing smooth cutting even on portable and cordless circular saws
• 30mm bore with COMBI3 pin hole - fits a wide range of metric machines including Festool track saws, ensuring a stable, wobble-free mount without adapters
• Tungsten carbide (HW) tipped teeth - hard metal tips retain a sharp cutting edge significantly longer than standard steel teeth, reducing the frequency of resharpening and extending productive blade life
• 260mm diameter format - matches the standard disc size used by Festool and other European metric track saw platforms, making this a direct drop-in replacement for metric machine users
• General purpose industrial construction - designed for repeated, high-volume use in industrial and shop environments across a broad range of common wood-based materials

Why This Product

• Fine finish results on metric track saws - the 60-tooth ATB grind is specifically configured for fine finish work, making this blade the right choice when tearout-free crosscuts matter in visible or finished surfaces on hardwood, softwood, and plywood
• Wide machine compatibility in a single blade - one blade works across radial arm saws, stationary table saws, portable circular saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws, reducing the need to stock multiple blades for different shop tools
• Thin kerf design reduces motor load - the 0.098" kerf allows portable and cordless saws to cut efficiently without bogging down, preserving battery life and extending motor longevity on jobsite tools
• Festool-compatible without the orange chrome coating - specifically noted as compatible with Festool machines while differing from orange chrome versions, giving users a CMT industrial-grade option that fits Festool track saw rails and arbors

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 294.060.11M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 260mm
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Number of Teeth: 60
• Tooth Grind: ATB (Alternate Top Bevel)
• Sharpening Angle: 15 ATB
• Cutting Angle: -5 deg. Neg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.098"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Fine finish crosscuts in hardwood
• Fine finish crosscuts in softwood
• Cutting plywood with reduced tearout
• Cutting OSB panels
• General purpose industrial sawing operations
• Compatible machines: radial arm saw, stationary table saw, portable circular saw, miter saw, slide miter saw

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this blade compatible with Festool track saws?

Yes. The CMT 294.060.11M is specifically noted as compatible with Festool machines. It features a 260mm diameter and 30mm bore with a COMBI3 pin hole pattern to fit Festool track saw platforms. Note that this blade does not have the orange chrome coating found on some other CMT blades in this format.

What materials can this blade cut?

This blade is designed to cut hardwood, softwood, plywood, and OSB. The 60-tooth ATB tooth geometry makes it well suited for fine finish crosscuts where surface quality and minimal tearout are priorities.

What does the negative hook angle do for cutting performance?

The -5 deg. negative hook angle causes the blade to resist grabbing into the workpiece, providing a more controlled and safer feed. This geometry is especially beneficial for crosscutting operations on hardwood and panel materials where a smooth, deliberate cut is required.

Can this blade be used on a cordless circular saw?

Yes. The 0.098" thin kerf design reduces the amount of material removed per pass, which lowers the demand on the motor. This makes the blade suitable for use on portable and cordless circular saws in addition to stationary machines such as table saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws.