CMT Circular Saw Blade 256.050.10 10 Inch Disc (50T Carbide 1FTG 4ATB 5/8 Bore Thin Kerf ITK Hardwood Plywood Cabinetry Crosscut Ripping Slicing)

CMT 256.050.10 ITK Industrial 10" 50-Tooth Combination Circular Saw Blade

The CMT 256.050.10 ITK 10-inch 50-tooth industrial combination saw blade executes mirror-smooth longitudinal rip cuts in solid hardwood lumber, crosscuts delicate cabinet face frames, and sizes veneered plywood sheets without requiring frequent blade swaps. Engineered with high-density micrograin carbide teeth joined by heavy-duty copper-silver-copper trimetallic brazing, this 5/8-inch bore disc features a 46 to 48 Rockwell hardened steel core that eliminates plate wobble under continuous feed pressure. Outfitted with an optimized 1FTG + 4ATB tooth grind configuration, an efficiency-boosting thin kerf profile, and laser-cut expansion slots for harmonic vibration control, it equips cabinetmakers, finish carpenters, and woodworkers with pristine, sand-free joinery cuts across lower-horsepower jobsite table saws and stationary cabinet saws.

Best Used For:

• Cabinetry and Furniture Joinery: Alternating seamlessly between high-speed rip cuts in solid oak, maple, and cherry stock and splinter-free crosscuts in finished casework components.
• Low-Horsepower Table Saw Woodworking: Maximizing feed rates and eliminating motor bog-down on 1-1/2 HP contractor and portable jobsite table saws through a low-drag thin kerf.
• Veneered Sheet Goods and Composite Sizing: Crosscutting prefinished birch plywood, MDF core panels, and dense composite boards cleanly without underside veneer blowout.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Micrograin Industrial Carbide Teeth: Specially formulated high-density micrograin tungsten carbide tips maintain razor sharpness significantly longer against abrasive wood resins.
• 1FTG + 4ATB Combination Tooth Grind: Alternates one flat-top raker tooth for efficient chip ejection during rips with four alternate top bevel teeth for glass-smooth crosscuts.
• Trimetallic Shock-Resistant Brazing: Advanced copper-silver-copper sandwich brazing allows carbide tips to absorb high-impact mechanical stress without shearing off the plate.
• Hardened 46–48 HRC Steel Core Plate: Laser-cut German tool steel plate tensioned to 46–48 Rockwell hardness maintains flatness and prevents blade deflection.
• Industrial Thin Kerf (ITK) Design: Narrow cutting width removes minimal material, reducing saw motor strain and material waste on low-powered machines.
• Laser-Cut Harmonic Expansion Slots: Precision-machined thermal expansion slots dissipate heat and dampen operational noise to prevent plate warping.

What's Included

• (1) CMT 256.050.10 ITK Industrial 10" 50-Tooth Combination Circular Saw Blade (5/8" Bore)
• (1) Heavy-Duty CMT Protective Plastic Storage Case

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer CMT Orange Tools Model Number 256.050.10 Product Line ITK (Industrial Thin Kerf) Series Product Classification Industrial Combination Circular Saw Blade Blade Diameter Size 10.00 inches (10 in / 254 mm) Tooth Count 50 Teeth Tooth Grind Geometry 1FTG + 4ATB (1 Flat Top + 4 Alternate Top Bevel) Bore / Arbor Hole Size 0.625 inches (5/8 in / 15.88 mm) Round Arbor Kerf Profile Industrial Thin Kerf (ITK) Cutting Tip Metallurgy Sintered Industrial Micrograin Tungsten Carbide Tooth Brazing Technology Trimetallic Shock-Resistant (Copper-Silver-Copper) Core Plate Hardness 46 to 48 HRC (Rockwell C Scale) Target Substrates Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, OSB, MDF, & Wood Composites Compatible Tool Platforms 10" Cabinet Table Saws, Contractor Saws, & Compound Miter Saws

Pro-Tip: When ripping thick hardwood stock like 8/4 maple on a lower-horsepower table saw, set blade height so approximately 1/4 inch of the carbide tooth clears the timber; this lets the flat-top rakers clear saw chips efficiently while keeping the thin-kerf body tracking dead straight.