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

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.