CMT ITK Contractor Saw Blade Fine Finish 12" x 1" T80 ATB is an 80-tooth circular saw blade engineered by CMT for ultra-smooth crosscuts in soft wood, hard wood, plywood, and laminate. Designed for professional finish carpentry and contractor applications, this 12 in. blade delivers the kind of glass-clean cut lines that are essential for trim work, cabinetry, and fine millwork. Whether mounted on a radial arm saw, miter saw, or table saw, the alternate top bevel tooth geometry produces fine finish results with minimal tearout on every pass.

Key Features

• 80-Tooth ATB Grind - the high tooth count combined with a 10 deg. alternate top bevel geometry slices cleanly across wood grain, reducing tearout and producing smooth, finish-ready surfaces in soft wood, hard wood, plywood, and laminate.
• 12 in. Diameter with 1 in. Bore (25.4mm) - sized to fit standard 12 in. radial arm saws, miter saws, and table saws without adapters, making installation straightforward and compatibility broad across contractor-grade machines.
• 15 deg. Hook Angle - the moderate hook angle controls feed rate during crosscuts, helping prevent the blade from grabbing the workpiece and keeping cuts smooth and predictable.
• 0.102 in. Kerf Thickness - a full-kerf cut width provides stability and straight tracking through dense or laminated materials, reducing blade deflection for precise, repeatable results.
• 0.071 in. Plate Thickness - the thinner plate behind the kerf minimizes material waste and reduces the load on the saw motor, which is especially valuable on contractor-class machines.
• Hardmetal (HW) Carbide Teeth - tungsten carbide tooth tips maintain a sharp cutting edge longer through repeated crosscuts in hardwood, softwood, and sheet goods, extending the interval between sharpenings.
• Maximum 6,400 RPM Rating - rated for high-speed operation to match the spindle speeds of professional 12 in. miter saws and table saws, keeping cuts efficient and safe at full machine speed.
• ITK Contractor Series Design - purpose-built for fine finish crosscutting on job sites and in shops, this series prioritizes surface quality over rip-cutting speed, making it the right tool for trim and panel work.

Why This Product

• When finish quality matters, the 80-tooth ATB configuration means crosscuts in plywood, laminate, and hardwood come off the blade ready for assembly or finishing - reducing the need for sanding or re-cutting.
• The 12 in. x 1 in. bore specification makes this blade a direct fit for the most common contractor radial arm saws, miter saws, and table saws, eliminating the need for bushing adapters on standard machines.
• With a maximum rating of 6,400 RPM and a full-kerf 0.102 in. tooth thickness, this blade is built to run safely and stably at the operating speeds of professional 12 in. saw equipment used on job sites and in shops.
• The hardmetal carbide tooth material combined with the 10 deg. ATB sharpening profile means the blade holds its edge through high-volume crosscutting in the mixed materials - soft wood, hard wood, plywood, and laminate - that contractors encounter every day.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: K08012
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• CMT Part Number: CMT-K08012
• Diameter: 12 in.
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 80
• Tooth Grind: ATB (Alternate Top Bevel)
• Sharpening Angle: 10 deg. ATB
• Cutting Angle: 15 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.102 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardmetal Carbide)
• Series: ITK Contractor Fine Finish

Approved Applications

• Fine finish crosscuts in soft wood and hard wood
• Crosscutting plywood panels
• Cutting laminate sheet goods
• Radial arm saw operations
• Miter saw crosscutting
• Table saw crosscut operations