Product Description
CMT OMF228-X5 2-9/16" Plunge Cut Blade for Wood and Nails - BIM Starlock - 5-Piece Pack is a bi-metal oscillating blade engineered for demanding plunge and flush-cut work in wood, wood with embedded nails up to 5mm, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics. Fitted with a Starlock arbor interface for a secure, tool-free connection to compatible multi-cutters, this 5-piece value pack keeps professionals and serious DIYers stocked for extended jobsite use. The BIM construction combines a high-speed steel cutting edge with a flexible spring-steel body, delivering the toughness needed to push through fastener-laden framing lumber and composite materials without sacrificing blade longevity.
Key Features
- Bi-Metal (BIM) construction - bonds a hard cutting edge to a flexible spring-steel body, giving the blade the rigidity to cut cleanly and the flex to resist breakage when contacting embedded nails up to 5mm in wood.
- Starlock arbor interface - provides a positive, vibration-damping fit with Starlock-compatible oscillating multi-cutters, so the blade stays firmly seated during aggressive plunge cuts and reduces unwanted chatter.
- 2-9/16 in. blade width with 2 in. cutting height - delivers a wide cutting path and sufficient depth for plunge cuts through standard framing, drywall, and paneling in a single pass.
- 1.4 TS / 18 TPI tooth configuration - balances cut speed and surface finish, making this blade equally effective for fast material removal in softwood framing and cleaner cuts in plasterboard and plastics.
- Rated for wood with nails, porous cement, plasterboard, and plastics - one blade handles the mixed-material conditions typical of renovation and remodeling work, reducing the need for frequent blade changes.
- 5-piece pack - provides a supply of fresh blades ready for rotation on extended projects, lowering the per-blade cost and keeping downtime to a minimum when a blade reaches the end of its service life.
Why This Product
- Renovation work often means cutting through lumber that contains hidden nails or screws - the BIM build is specifically rated for wood with nails up to 5mm, so you can keep cutting without stopping to locate every fastener.
- The Starlock interface is designed to maximize power transfer between the tool and blade, which matters when working through dense materials like porous cement or thick plasterboard where a loose-fitting blade loses efficiency quickly.
- At 2-9/16 in. wide, this blade spans a generous cutting path that suits common plunge-cut tasks - opening wall cavities, undercutting door casings, and trimming subfloor panels - without requiring multiple overlapping passes.
- Buying a 5-piece pack means you can cycle through blades across a full project without a last-minute supply run, and the per-blade value is better than purchasing single blades for the same application.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: OMF228-X5
- Brand: CMT Orange Tools
- Blade Width: 2-9/16 in.
- Cutting Height: 2 in.
- Number of Teeth: 1.4 TS - 18 TPI
- Blade Material: BIM (Bi-Metal)
- Arbor Type: Starlock (SL)
- Quantity: 5-Piece
Approved Applications
- Plunge cuts in wood and wood with nails up to 5mm
- Cutting porous cement
- Cutting plasterboard
- Cutting plastics
- Flush cuts in renovation and remodeling applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What oscillating tools are compatible with the OMF228-X5?
This blade uses a Starlock (SL) arbor interface, which is compatible with multi-cutters equipped with a Starlock-style arbor. Always verify that your specific tool model accepts the Starlock mounting system before installing the blade.
Can this blade cut through nails or screws encountered during demolition work?
Yes. The BIM construction makes this blade rated for wood with embedded nails up to 5mm in diameter. This makes it well suited for demolition and renovation cuts where fasteners are likely to be present in the material.
What does the 1.4 TS - 18 TPI tooth specification mean for my application?
The 1.4 TS value describes the tooth set, and 18 TPI (teeth per inch) indicates a medium-fine pitch. This configuration is designed to balance cutting speed with a reasonably clean finish, making the blade effective across wood, plasterboard, and plastics rather than being optimized for only one material type.
How deep can this blade plunge in a single pass?
The blade has a cutting height of 2 in., which defines the maximum depth of cut achievable in a single plunge pass through compatible materials such as wood, plasterboard, or plastics.
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