CMT 294.080.11M Fine Finish Ripping-Crosscut Saw Blade by CMT is an 80-tooth, 260mm circular saw blade engineered for ultra-fine finish cuts in plywood, melamine, hardwood, softwood, MDF, and laminate. Built with Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) tooth geometry and a negative hook angle, this blade is purpose-built for track saws, miter saws, and cordless circular saws that accept a 30mm bore - delivering smooth, tear-free results in demanding woodworking and cabinetry applications.

Key Features

• 80 ATB Teeth with 15 deg. Alternate Top Bevel Grind - the high tooth count combined with ATB geometry slices cleanly across and with the grain, dramatically reducing chipout and splintering on veneer plywood and melamine surfaces.
• -5 deg. Negative Hook Angle - the negative cutting angle controls feed rate and reduces grabbing, resulting in a smoother, safer cut especially on sheet goods and finished panels.
• Orange Chrome Coating - a chromium layer electrolytically deposited on the blade body increases wear resistance, protects against corrosion, and extends blade service life in repetitive production environments.
• Laser-Cut Steel Plate - laser cutting ensures tight tolerances in the blade body, translating to stable, accurate cutting performance and consistent dimensional results run after run.
• Polymer-Filled Sound-Dampening Slots - laser-cut expansion slots filled with polymer material actively absorb vibration and reduce operational noise, improving comfort during extended use.
• Tri-Metal Silver Brazing - Silver-Copper-Silver brazing bonds the carbide teeth to the plate with exceptional strength, keeping tips secure under the stresses of high-speed ripping and crosscutting.
• HW (Hard Metal / Carbide) Tooth Material - tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge far longer than standard steel, reducing the frequency of resharpening and downtime.
• COMBI3 Pin Hole Configuration - the compatible pin hole pattern ensures secure seating on track saws and machines requiring that fitment, preventing blade wobble during operation.
• Thin Kerf Design (0.098" kerf / 0.071" plate) - the slender kerf removes less material per pass, reducing strain on the motor and conserving expensive sheet material.

Why This Product

• With 80 ATB teeth and a -5 deg. negative hook angle, this blade is specifically sized and configured for ultra-fine finish work in plywood and melamine - materials where chipout at the cut line is a primary concern for cabinetmakers and finish carpenters.
• The 260mm diameter and 30mm bore make this blade a direct fit for metric track saws, giving users a fine-finish crosscut and ripping option on a platform commonly used for large sheet goods where surface quality is critical.
• The combination of a thin 0.098" kerf and hard metal carbide teeth means less waste per cut and longer intervals between blade changes - practical advantages in high-volume or production woodworking settings.
• Polymer-filled dampening slots and precision-sharpened teeth work together to deliver quieter, smoother operation compared to undamped blades, reducing fatigue during full-day cutting tasks.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 294.080.11M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 260mm
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Number of Teeth: 80
• Tooth Grind Type: ATB (Alternate Top Bevel)
• Sharpening Angle: 15 deg. ATB
• Cutting Angle: -5 deg. Neg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.098"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Tooth Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Coating: Orange Chrome Coating
• Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Approved Applications

• Ripping solid wood and sheet goods
• Crosscutting hardwood and softwood
• Fine finish cuts in plywood
• Clean cuts in melamine-faced panels
• Cutting MDF and laminate sheet material

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is this 260mm saw blade compatible with?

This blade is designed to fit track saws, cordless circular saws, miter saws, and slide miter saws that accept a 260mm blade diameter with a 30mm bore. The COMBI3 pin hole configuration also supports machines that require that specific fitment for indexed blade positioning.

What materials can this blade cut cleanly?

The 80-tooth ATB geometry and -5 deg. negative hook angle are configured for ultra-fine finish results in plywood, melamine, hardwood, softwood, MDF, and laminate. These are materials where clean, splinter-free edges at the cut line are essential.

What does the negative hook angle do, and why does it matter for sheet goods?

A -5 deg. negative hook angle means the teeth are angled away from the direction of cut rather than toward it. This controls how aggressively the blade feeds through the material, reducing the risk of grabbing or snatching - particularly beneficial when cutting thin veneered plywood or melamine where sudden blade movement can cause surface damage.

How does the thin kerf benefit the user compared to a full-kerf blade?

With a 0.098" kerf thickness and a 0.071" plate, this is a thin-kerf blade. It removes less material per pass than a full-kerf blade, which reduces the load on the saw motor - making it well suited to cordless and lighter-duty track saws - while also conserving expensive sheet material by minimizing waste at each cut line.