The CMT ITK-Plus Finish Blade - 6-1/2" x 5/8" T36 ATB+Shear is a precision-ground carbide saw blade engineered for clean, fine-finish cuts in wood, plywood, OSB, and hardboard. With its 36-tooth Alternate Top Bevel plus Shear geometry and a thin 0.069" kerf, this blade is purpose-built for use in cordless circular saws and portable table saws where smooth, splinter-free results are the priority.

Key Features

• 36-Tooth ATB+Shear Grind (10 ATB+S) - the Alternate Top Bevel combined with a shear angle shears wood fibers cleanly rather than tearing them, producing fine-finish cuts with minimal surface tearout on wood, plywood, and hardboard.
• 20 deg. Hook Angle - a positive hook angle helps the blade feed smoothly through material, reducing strain on the saw motor and improving control during cuts, especially in cordless applications where battery power is a factor.
• 0.069" Kerf Thickness with 0.039" Plate - the thin kerf design removes less material per pass, reducing the energy required from the saw and extending battery run time on cordless circular saws.
• Tungsten Carbide (HW) Tooth Material - hardmetal carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge longer than standard steel teeth, delivering consistent finish quality over more cuts before resharpening is needed.
• 5/8" Bore Diameter - fits the standard arbor found on the majority of 6-1/2" cordless circular saws and portable table saws, making this a straightforward drop-in upgrade.
• 9,500 RPM Maximum Speed - rated for the high rotational speeds typical of portable circular saws, ensuring safe operation without blade flex or stress failure at working RPMs.
• ITK-Plus Construction - a full-body design optimized for both corded and cordless machines, meaning the blade performs consistently whether driven by a plug-in saw or a battery-powered tool on a jobsite.

Why This Product

• Cordless-saw-ready design - the thin 0.069" kerf and lightweight plate conserve battery energy, making this blade a practical choice for finish carpentry with a cordless circular saw where every amp-hour matters.
• Finish-quality results on common sheet goods - the 36-tooth ATB+Shear grind is specifically matched to wood, plywood, OSB, and hardboard, giving trim carpenters and woodworkers a blade tuned to the materials they cut most.
• High maximum RPM rating - at 9,500 RPM, this blade is rated for the fast-spinning arbors found in compact portable saws, so it can be used confidently without running a blade beyond its safe speed limit.
• Versatile fit for portable jobsite tools - compatibility with both cordless circular saws and portable table saws means one blade can serve double duty across two machine types, reducing the need to carry multiple specialized blades.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: P06036
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 6-1/2"
• Number of Teeth: 36
• Bore Diameter: 15.87mm (5/8")
• Tooth Grind Type: 10 ATB+S (Alternate Top Bevel plus Shear)
• Hook Angle: 20 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.069"
• Plate Thickness: 0.039"
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)
• Maximum RPM: 9,500

Approved Applications

• Finish cuts in wood
• Plywood cutting
• OSB cutting
• Hardboard cutting
• Cordless circular saw use
• Portable table saw use

Frequently Asked Questions

What saw types is the CMT ITK-Plus Finish Blade 6-1/2" T36 compatible with?

This blade is suitable for cordless circular saws and portable table saws. Compatibility with a specific machine depends on the blade diameter that machine accepts - confirm your saw accepts a 6-1/2" blade before installing.

What does the ATB+Shear tooth grind do, and why does it matter for finish work?

ATB+Shear stands for Alternate Top Bevel plus Shear, noted as 10 ATB+S in the specifications. This grind type shears wood fibers at an angle rather than chopping straight through them, which significantly reduces tearout and splintering on the cut surface - a critical factor when making finish cuts in plywood, hardboard, or solid wood where surface quality is the goal.

Why is a thin-kerf blade like this one recommended for cordless circular saws?

This blade has a kerf thickness of 0.069" and a plate thickness of 0.039". The thin kerf removes less material per pass, which means the saw motor works less hard to push the blade through the cut. On a cordless saw running on battery power, this directly translates to longer run time per charge and less strain on the tool.

What materials is this blade recommended for?

The CMT ITK-Plus Finish Blade P06036 is recommended for cutting wood, plywood, OSB, and hardboard. For best results, use it in finish applications where cut quality and surface smoothness are the priority.