Product Description
CMT OMF228-X1 2-9/16" Plunge Cut Blade for Wood and Nails - BIM Starlock is a bi-metal oscillating blade engineered for demanding plunge cut and flush cut work in wood, wood with embedded nails up to 5mm, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics. Designed with a Starlock arbor interface, this 65x50mm blade attaches securely to Starlock-compatible oscillating multi-tools, delivering controlled, precise cuts in a wide range of renovation and construction materials. Sold as a single piece, it is a purpose-built solution for tradespeople and contractors who need reliable performance when cutting through composite or embedded-fastener materials.
Key Features
- Bi-Metal (BIM) Construction - combines a hard-tooth cutting edge with a flexible backing, allowing the blade to handle nails up to 5mm embedded in wood without fracturing, reducing blade replacement frequency on tough demolition and remodeling tasks.
- Starlock Arbor Compatibility - the Starlock interface provides a full 360 deg. power transfer connection between the blade and the tool, resulting in more efficient energy use and a more stable, vibration-reduced cutting experience compared to older universal-fit systems.
- 2-9/16" (65x50mm) Precision Cut Blade Width - sized to handle plunge cuts in confined spaces while providing enough cutting surface to work efficiently across plasterboard, plastics, porous cement, and wood with nails.
- 1.4 TS - 18 TPI Tooth Configuration - the tooth pitch is selected to balance cutting speed and surface quality, making the blade suitable for both softwood/hardwood and non-metallic composite materials in a single tool setup.
- 2" Cutting Height - provides sufficient depth capacity for plunge cuts through standard wall materials, subflooring sections, and framing lumber, minimizing the need for multiple blade swaps on a single job.
Why This Product
- For renovation work where nails are already embedded in wood - this BIM blade is specifically rated for wood with nails up to 5mm, meaning you can cut through reclaimed framing or nail-studded lumber without switching to a dedicated metal-cutting blade.
- The Starlock arbor design makes this blade compatible with Starlock oscillating multi-tools from CMT, Metabo, and other Starlock-platform brands, giving it broad tool compatibility for contractors who work across different equipment.
- With a single blade rated for wood with nails, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics, this cutter reduces the number of accessory changes needed during multi-material renovation tasks - saving setup time on the job site.
- The precision-cut 65x50mm BIM blade geometry is designed to produce clean results in plasterboard and plastics without excessive tearing, which is particularly valuable when cuts need to be made in finished or semi-finished interior spaces.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: OMF228-X1
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Blade Width: 2-9/16" (65x50mm)
- Cutting Height: 2"
- Number of Teeth: 1.4 TS - 18 TPI
- Blade Material: Bi-Metal (BIM)
- Arbor Type: Starlock (SL)
- Quantity: 1 piece
Approved Applications
- Plunge cuts in wood and wood with nails (nails up to 5mm)
- Cutting porous cement
- Cutting plasterboard
- Cutting plastics
- Flush cuts in renovation and remodeling applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What materials can the CMT OMF228-X1 blade cut?
This blade is designed for wood, wood with nails up to 5mm, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics. It is not rated for sheet metal, aluminum, or non-ferrous metals per the product data.
What arbor system does this blade require?
The OMF228-X1 uses a Starlock (SL) arbor interface. It is compatible with oscillating multi-tools that accept the Starlock mounting system, including compatible tools from CMT and Metabo.
What is the cutting height (depth) of this blade?
The cutting height is 2", which provides adequate depth for plunge cuts through standard wall assemblies, plasterboard, and similar construction materials.
What does BIM mean and why does it matter for cutting nails in wood?
BIM stands for Bi-Metal, a construction method that bonds high-speed steel teeth to a flexible spring-steel body. This combination allows the blade to withstand the impact of cutting through embedded nails - up to 5mm in this blade's rating - without snapping or prematurely dulling, making it suitable for demolition and renovation work where fasteners are present in the material.
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