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Bosch DCB1280 Edge 12" 80-Tooth ATB Extra-Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade
The Bosch DCB1280 12-inch 80-tooth Edge circular saw blade crosscuts decorative crown moldings, miters hardwood picture frames, trims cabinet face frames, and sizes double-sided veneered plywood sheets without top-surface tear-out. Engineered with proprietary Brute™ C3/C4 micrograin carbide teeth and rated for maximum spindle speeds up to 5,000 RPM, this 1-inch arbor disc features an Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) tooth geometry with a 10° positive hook angle for surgical crosscut precision. Outfitted with an optimized 0.098-inch thin kerf profile, a deflection-resistant 0.070-inch extra-hard steel plate, and a friction-reducing SpeedCoat finish that eliminates pitch gumming and edge burning, it equips finish carpenters, cabinetmakers, and architectural millworkers with mirror-smooth joinery cuts across 12-inch compound miter saws, sliding miter saws, and stationary table saws.
Best Used For:
- Cabinetry and Fine Furniture Millwork: Slicing crisp, splinter-free crosscuts in solid oak, walnut, cherry, and maple components for seamless glue-joint fitment.
- Architectural Crown and Baseboard Trim: Executing glass-smooth compound miter and bevel joints on prefinished moldings and delicate casing profiles.
- Veneered Sheet Goods and Composite Sizing: Sectioning 3/4-inch birch plywood panels, MDF core boards, and delicate melamine sheets without bottom-face veneer blowout.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Brute™ Micrograin Carbide Teeth: Proprietary C3/C4 formulation resists severe impact fracture and edge rounding, delivering exceptional cutting life in abrasive hardwoods.
- High-Density 80-Tooth ATB Grind: Precision-ground Alternate Top Bevel teeth slice cleanly through wood fibers to eliminate sanding and edge rework.
- SpeedCoat Antifriction Barrier: Thermally bonded non-stick coating dissipates cutting heat, prevents pitch buildup, and eliminates work-edge burning.
- Thin 0.098-Inch Kerf Design: Narrow cutting profile reduces saw motor draw and cutting resistance, maximizing tool efficiency on corded and cordless setups.
- Deflection-Resistant Hardened Plate: 0.070-inch extra-hard alloy steel body maintains absolute flatness under heavy feed loads for dead-straight cuts.
- Standard 1-Inch Universal Arbor: Engineered for secure, runout-free mounting on professional 12-inch miter saws and stationary table saws.
What's Included
- (1) Bosch DCB1280 12" 80-Tooth Edge Extra-Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade (1" Arbor)
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer Bosch Power Tools (Robert Bosch Tool Corporation) Model Number DCB1280 Product Line Edge Series Extra-Fine Finish Blade Diameter Size 12.00 inches (12 in / 304.8 mm) Tooth Count 80 Teeth Tooth Grind Geometry Alternate Top Bevel (ATB) Arbor Hole Size 1.000 inch (1 in / 25.4 mm) Round Arbor Kerf Width 0.098 inches (2.49 mm) Blade Plate Thickness 0.070 inches (1.78 mm) Hook Angle 10.0° (Positive Hook) Maximum Rotational Speed 5,000 RPM Cutting Tip Metallurgy Brute™ C3/C4 Micrograin Tungsten Carbide Protective Coating SpeedCoat Antifriction Non-Stick Barrier Net Product Weight 2.50 lbs (1.13 kg) Target Substrates Hardwoods, Softwoods, Plywood, Trim Molding, & Cabinet Panels Compatible Tool Platforms 12" Compound Miter Saws, Sliding Miter Saws, & Table Saws UPC Barcode 000346448979Pro-Tip: When crosscutting prefinished architectural trim on a sliding miter saw, pull the carriage forward, plunge the head completely through the stock, and push back smoothly into the fence; this forward-to-back pass maximizes the ATB tooth shear action to ensure zero exit tear-out.
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