CMT 3/8" Plunge Cut Blade for Wood and Nails - BIM Starlock (1-Piece) is a bi-metal oscillating blade engineered for precise plunge and flush-cut work in wood, wood with embedded nails, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics. Designed with a short, very narrow profile, this CMT blade excels in tight groove work and confined areas where standard wider blades simply cannot fit. The Starlock arbor interface delivers a secure, tool-free mount compatible with any Starlock-system multi-cutter, putting fast blade changes and reliable cutting performance directly in the user's hands.

Key Features

• Bi-Metal (BIM) construction - combines high-speed steel teeth with a flexible spring-steel body, delivering long service life even when cutting through wood with embedded nails up to 5mm in diameter, where standard blades wear out quickly.
• Starlock arbor interface (10mm / 3/8") - locks directly onto any Starlock-compatible oscillating multi-cutter for a secure, wobble-free connection, translating more tool power into the cut and reducing wasted motion.
• 1.4 TS - 18 TPI tooth configuration - engineered for clean, fast plunge and flush cuts in wood, plasterboard, and plastics while maintaining blade control in demanding nail-embedded material.
• 1-3/16" cutting height - provides meaningful depth capacity for plunge cuts in typical wall, flooring, and trim applications without sacrificing blade rigidity.
• Short and very narrow blade shape - the compact geometry allows work in tight grooves and restricted spaces where wider oscillating blades cannot maneuver, expanding the range of tasks this single blade can handle.
• Extremely robust BIM body - resists the lateral stresses and impacts of nail-embedded wood cutting, maintaining straightness through demanding tasks so cuts stay accurate and on-line.
• Sold as a 1-piece unit - lets users stock exactly the quantity needed without committing to a multi-pack, keeping tooling costs controlled on smaller jobs.

Why This Product

• When demolition or renovation work involves wood with embedded nails up to 5mm in diameter, standard HCS blades fail quickly - the BIM construction of this blade is specifically rated for that application, reducing blade changes and downtime on the job.
• The narrow, short blade profile solves the common problem of needing precise plunge cuts in confined spaces - tight grooves, corners, and restricted trim work that wider oscillating blades physically cannot reach.
• The Starlock interface is a positive-lock mount rather than a simple friction fit, meaning users get a more direct transfer of oscillating energy into the material - translating to faster cutting and less blade flex during demanding passes through nail-embedded lumber or plasterboard.
• Versatility across porous cement, plasterboard, plastics, and wood in a single blade means fewer tool changes and fewer blades to carry on multi-material renovation or remodeling tasks.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: OMF184-X1
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Width: 3/8"
• Cutting Height: 1-3/16"
• Number of Teeth: 1.4 TS - 18 TPI
• Blade Material: BIM (Bi-Metal)
• Arbor Type: Starlock (SL)
• Quantity: 1-Piece

Approved Applications

• Plunge cuts in wood and wood with embedded nails (up to 5mm nail diameter)
• Flush cuts in plasterboard
• Cutting porous cement
• Cutting plastics
• Tight groove work in confined or restricted areas