The CMT ITK-Plus General Purpose Saw Blade - 12" x 1" Bore, 42-Tooth ATB+Shear is a professional-grade carbide-tipped circular saw blade engineered for versatile ripping and crosscutting across hardwood, softwood, and plywood. With a 42-tooth Alternate Top Bevel plus Shear grind geometry and a -10 deg. hook angle, this blade delivers clean, controlled cuts on miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws alike. Whether you are breaking down sheet goods or slicing solid lumber, this general purpose blade brings precision and durability to every pass.

Key Features

• 42-Tooth ATB+Shear Grind (ATB 15 deg.) - the Alternate Top Bevel plus Shear tooth geometry slices wood fibers cleanly at the entry and exit points of the cut, reducing tear-out on hardwood, softwood, and plywood surfaces for finish-ready results.
• -10 deg. Hook Angle - the negative hook angle controls the bite of each tooth, limiting aggressive grab and helping prevent kickback on table saws and miter saws for safer, more controlled feeding.
• 0.110" Kerf with 0.071" Plate Thickness - the thin plate reduces waste material and lowers demand on the motor, while the 0.110" kerf provides enough body stability for accurate, chatter-free cuts.
• 25.4mm (1") Bore Diameter - fits the standard 1-inch arbors found on most 12-inch miter saws, radial arm saws, and stationary table saws, making this a true drop-in replacement without adapters.
• HW Tungsten Carbide Teeth - hard metal carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge through extended production use, extending the interval between sharpenings compared to standard steel teeth.
• 6,400 RPM Maximum Rating - rated for high-speed operation on full-size corded saws, giving the blade the speed headroom needed for smooth, efficient cutting in dense hardwoods and thick plywood.
• General Purpose ITK-Plus Design - one blade handles ripping along the grain and crosscutting across it, reducing the need to swap blades when switching between cut types during a project.

Why This Product

• A single 42-tooth ATB+Shear blade covers both rip cuts and crosscuts on hardwood, softwood, and plywood - ideal for shops and job sites where switching specialty blades mid-project slows productivity.
• The -10 deg. hook angle paired with the ATB+Shear grind keeps cutting forces predictable and measured, making this blade a practical choice for stationary table saws and miter saws where controlled feed pressure matters.
• The thin 0.071" plate and 0.110" kerf reduce motor load compared to full-kerf alternatives, which translates to smoother operation and less strain on the saw over long cutting sessions.
• A 6,400 RPM maximum speed rating gives this blade ample headroom on high-powered 12-inch saws, ensuring it performs within safe operating parameters without being the limiting factor in your setup.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: P12042
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Diameter: 12"
• Number of Teeth: 42
• Bore Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
• Tooth Grind Type: ATB 15 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.110"
• Plate Thickness: 0.071"
• Hook Angle: -10 deg.
• Maximum RPM: 6,400
• Tooth Material: HW (Tungsten Carbide)

Approved Applications

• General purpose ripping and crosscutting
• Hardwood - rip and cross cuts
• Softwood - rip and cross cuts
• Plywood - rip and cross cuts
• Compatible machines: miter saw, radial arm saw, stationary table saw