CMT 281.063.09M Laminated and Chipboard Saw Blade by CMT is a 220 x 30mm, 63-tooth circular saw blade engineered for clean, precise cuts through laminated panels, chipboard, melamine, MDF, hardwood, and plywood. Built around a negative hook angle and a flat with alternate chamfer grind, this blade delivers the chip-free surface quality that demanding panel processing applications require - whether you are working on a table saw, slide miter saw, radial arm saw, or vertical panel sizing machine. The 63-tooth configuration and -3 deg. cutting geometry work together to minimize tearout on single-sided and double-sided laminated surfaces, giving fabricators and woodworkers a reliable tool for high-volume panel cutting and accurate sizing work.

Key Features

• 63 teeth with a -3 deg. negative hook angle - the high tooth count combined with the negative cutting angle slows the blade's bite into the material, dramatically reducing tearout and chipping on delicate laminated and melamine surfaces.
• Flat with Alternate Chamfer (FFT) grind type - this tooth geometry alternates flat and chamfered cutting edges to shear through laminate cleanly on both faces of the panel, producing finished edges that require little to no cleanup.
• Hard metal (HW) carbide tooth material - tungsten carbide tips maintain a sharp cutting edge through extended production runs on abrasive materials like chipboard, MDF, and laminate, reducing downtime for blade changes.
• 220mm diameter with a 30mm bore - sized for compatibility with a wide range of table saws, slide miter saws, radial arm saws, and vertical panel sizing machines, giving this blade broad utility across different shop setups.
• COMBI3 pin hole configuration - accommodates machines equipped with combination pin-and-bore mounting systems, ensuring secure, vibration-free seating for accurate, repeatable cuts.
• 3.2mm kerf thickness - a moderate kerf removes just enough material to keep cuts stable and clean while managing dust and waste efficiently during panel sizing operations.
• Maximum speed rating of 8,500 RPM - designed to operate safely at the speeds typical of table saws and panel saws, giving operators a clear performance ceiling to work within.

Why This Product

• The combination of 63 teeth, a -3 deg. negative hook angle, and FFT grind makes this blade specifically suited for laminated and chipboard panel work where surface quality on both faces of the cut is critical - a task where general-purpose blades often fall short.
• Hard metal (HW) carbide construction means the blade retains its edge longer when cutting abrasive composite materials like MDF and chipboard, reducing the frequency of resharpening or replacement in production environments.
• The 220mm x 30mm bore size with COMBI3 pin hole compatibility covers an unusually wide range of machines - including slide miter saws, radial arm saws, table saws, and vertical panel saws - making this a flexible choice when one blade needs to serve multiple machines in the shop.
• With an 8,500 RPM maximum speed rating and the XTreme laminated and chipboard blade specification, this CMT blade is built for the demands of repeated, high-output panel sizing cuts rather than occasional use, making it a practical investment for production shops and serious woodworkers alike.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 281.063.09M
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Blade Diameter: 220mm
• Bore Diameter: 30mm
• Number of Teeth: 63
• Kerf Thickness: 3.2mm
• Cutting Angle: -3 deg.
• Grind Type: FFT (Flat with Alternate Chamfer)
• Tooth Material: HW (Hard Metal Carbide)
• Pin Hole: COMBI3
• Maximum Speed: 8,500 RPM

Approved Applications

• Cutting laminated panels (single-sided and double-sided)
• Sizing chipboard and particleboard
• Cutting melamine-faced panels
• Cutting MDF (medium density fiberboard)
• Cutting hardwood
• Cutting plywood
• Table saw panel sizing
• Slide miter saw crosscutting
• Radial arm saw operations
• Vertical panel sizing machine operations