The CMT P07010 ITK-Plus Fiber Cement Products Blade is a purpose-built circular saw blade engineered specifically for cutting fiber cement boards, siding, and panels. Measuring 7-1/4 in. in diameter with a 5/8 in. bore and 10 Triple Chip Grind (TCG) teeth, this CMT blade is optimized for use in cordless circular saws and portable table saws. The TCG tooth geometry tackles the highly abrasive nature of fiber cement materials, delivering clean, accurate cuts while extending blade service life. Whether you are trimming cement board on a job site or making precision rips on a portable table saw, this CMT ITK-Plus blade is designed to handle the demands of fiber cement cutting applications.

Key Features

• Triple Chip Grind (TCG) tooth geometry - alternating flat and chamfered teeth are optimized for abrasive fiber cement materials, producing cleaner cuts and reducing premature tooth wear compared to standard grind profiles.
• 10-tooth configuration - the low tooth count allows each tooth to clear material efficiently during cuts through dense fiber cement boards, reducing heat buildup and maintaining cutting speed.
• 7-1/4 in. blade diameter with 5/8 in. bore - sized to fit the most common cordless circular saws and portable table saws used in fiber cement installation work, making it a direct drop-in for many job site setups.
• 12 deg. cutting angle - the positive hook angle promotes aggressive yet controlled feeding through thick fiber cement panels, keeping the blade tracking straight through the cut.
• 0.071 in. kerf thickness with 0.055 in. plate thickness - the kerf is wider than the plate, providing clearance that reduces blade binding and heat friction during long cuts through dense board material.
• HW (tungsten carbide) tooth material - hard carbide tips are required for fiber cement cutting because the material is highly abrasive; carbide construction maintains edge sharpness through far more cuts than standard steel teeth.
• 8,300 RPM maximum speed rating - rated for the high-speed spindles found on cordless circular saws and portable table saws, ensuring safe operation within the performance envelope of compatible machines.

Why This Product

• Fiber cement siding and boards demand a blade specifically designed for abrasive, non-wood materials - the TCG tooth geometry and tungsten carbide tips on the ITK-Plus are purpose-matched to this application rather than being a general-purpose compromise.
• The 7-1/4 in. diameter and 5/8 in. bore make this blade a natural fit for the cordless circular saws and portable table saws that fiber cement installers already carry to the job site, eliminating the need for specialty equipment.
• The 8,300 RPM rating supports use with cordless circular saws running at full speed, so installers do not have to limit their tool's performance to stay within the blade's safe operating range.
• With only 10 teeth, each tooth takes a larger chip per rotation, which keeps the gullets clear and allows the blade to move through thick fiber cement boards without overheating or stalling mid-cut.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: P07010
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 7-1/4 in.
• Bore Diameter: 15.87mm (5/8 in.)
• Number of Teeth: 10
• Tooth Grind: TCG (Triple Chip Grind)
• Kerf Thickness: 0.071 in.
• Plate Thickness: 0.055 in.
• Cutting Angle: 12 deg.
• Maximum RPM: 8,300
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• Fiber cement boards
• Fiber cement siding
• Fiber cement panels
• Compatible machines: cordless circular saw and portable table saw (blade diameter compatibility is contingent on machine type)

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines is the CMT P07010 blade compatible with?

This blade is suitable for use with cordless circular saws and portable table saws. Blade diameter compatibility is contingent on machine type, so always verify that your specific tool accepts a 7-1/4 in. blade with a 5/8 in. bore before installing.

Why does a fiber cement blade use Triple Chip Grind (TCG) teeth instead of a standard ATB grind?

TCG tooth geometry alternates between flat-top and chamfered teeth. This configuration is well-suited to cutting hard, abrasive materials like fiber cement because it shares the cutting load across two tooth profiles, reducing individual tooth wear and producing cleaner cut edges in dense board material.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for the P07010?

The CMT P07010 is rated for a maximum of 8,300 RPM. Always confirm that your saw's no-load spindle speed does not exceed this rating before use, and follow all safety guidelines for your saw and for cutting fiber cement products.

Why does a fiber cement blade have only 10 teeth?

A low tooth count like 10 gives each tooth a larger gullet space to clear the abrasive dust and chips that fiber cement generates during cutting. This helps prevent the blade from overheating, reduces clogging, and keeps the cut moving efficiently through dense boards and panels.