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CMT Orange Tools 219.090.12 - Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade HW D=12
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Highlights
- Materials: Ideal for Chipboard; Hardwoods; Laminate; Melamine; Plywood; Softwoods
- Machines: Compatible with Miter Saw; Radial Arm Saw; Slide Miter Saw; Vertical Panel Saw
- Applications: Crosscut or Cross
- Laser-Cut Premium Quality Steel Plate Body; Laser-Cut Heat Expansion Slots; Laser-Cut Sound Dampening Slots; Tensioning Ring; Tri-Metal Brazing
- Industrial Chrome Carbide; Precision Mirror Finish Sharpening; Non-Stick Ptfe Coating
Why You'll Love It
- Industrial chrome carbide teeth with mirror finish sharpening deliver clean, precise crosscuts
- Non-stick PTFE coating helps resist residue buildup during heavy cutting tasks
- Laser-cut sound dampening and heat expansion slots help stabilize the steel plate body
- Built with tri-metal brazing and a tensioning ring for durable plate construction
- Handles multiple materials including hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, chipboard, laminate, and melamine
- Fits miter saws, slide miter saws, radial arm saws, and vertical panel saws
Pros
- +Works across wood, laminates, and melamine
- +Compatible with four distinct saw machine types
- +Laser-cut heat and sound dampening slots
- +Non-stick PTFE protective coating
- +Industrial chrome carbide cutting teeth
Cons
- -Dedicated strictly to crosscut cutting applications
- -Listing does not state arbor size or tooth count
Detailed Review
The CMT 219.090.12 is a 12-inch sliding compound miter saw blade built specifically for crosscut operations across a wide range of shop materials. It serves woodworkers and tradespeople who need reliable cutting capability on hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, chipboard, laminate, and melamine. The blade is compatible with standard miter saws, slide miter saws, radial arm saws, and vertical panel saws.
Its construction centers on a laser-cut steel plate body supported by a built-in tensioning ring and tri-metal brazing. For cutting performance, the blade uses industrial chrome carbide teeth shaped with precision mirror finish sharpening. To support operation, the plate includes laser-cut sound dampening slots, heat expansion slots, and a non-stick PTFE coating across the surface.
When it comes to trade-offs, this blade is designed strictly for crosscut or cross applications rather than rip cuts. Additionally, the manufacturer specifications do not provide the total tooth count, kerf thickness, or center arbor diameter, so you will want to confirm equipment fit prior to setup.
Verdict: The CMT 219.090.12 is a well-engineered option for woodworkers seeking a dedicated crosscut blade for sheet goods, solid woods, and laminates. It is best suited for anyone operating compatible miter, radial arm, or vertical panel saws.
Specifications
- Blade Diameter: 12 inches
- Plate Material: Laser-Cut Steel Plate Body
- Tooth Material: Industrial Chrome Carbide
- Coating: Non-Stick PTFE Coating
- Applications: Crosscut or Cross
- Compatible Machines: Miter Saw, Radial Arm Saw, Slide Miter Saw, Vertical Panel Saw
- Target Materials: Chipboard, Hardwoods, Laminate, Melamine, Plywood, Softwoods
- Plate Features: Heat Expansion Slots, Sound Dampening Slots, Tensioning Ring, Tri-Metal Brazing
Who Should Buy It
A great fit if you:
- Need clean crosscuts in man-made materials like melamine, laminate, plywood, or chipboard
- Regularly cut natural hardwoods and softwoods on a 12-inch saw
- Use a slide miter saw, standard miter saw, radial arm saw, or vertical panel saw
Consider something else if you:
- Need a blade primarily for ripping solid lumber lengthwise
- Require a blade size other than a 12-inch diameter
FAQ
What materials can this blade cut?
It is designed for chipboard, hardwoods, laminate, melamine, plywood, and softwoods.
Which machines are compatible with this blade?
The blade works on miter saws, slide miter saws, radial arm saws, and vertical panel saws.
What type of cuts is this blade designed for?
This blade is specified for crosscut or cross applications.
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Product Specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | CMT ORANGE TOOLS |
| Model | 219.090.12 |
| Warranty Description | CMT carbide and carbide-tipped router bits and saw blades are designed, engineered and manufactured to uncomprimising standards for optimum cutting performance and maximum service life. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the performance of your CMT router bits, and the bits were used for their recommended applications, you can return them to CMT for a full replacement. Warranty excludes dull, misused, damaged, and/or resharpened bits. CMT is not liable for damages to goods, property or persons, due to improper installation or misapplication of equipment. |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| UPC | 664252000975 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Set Name | Single Saw Blade |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00664252000975 |
| Included Components | Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade HW D=12 B=1 Z90 K=0.122 P=0.100 a=-5 |
| Manufacturer | CMT |
| Part Number | 219.090.12 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #200,373 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #14 in Miter Saw Blades |
| ASIN | B000P4O728 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (73) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 12"L x 12"W |
| Item Thickness | 0.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 2 pounds |
| Color | Orange |
| Style Name | Miter Saw |
| Material Type | Carbide |
| Number of Teeth | 90 |
| Compatible Devices | Radial Arm Saws, Sliding Compound Miter Saws |
| Compatible Material | Engineered Wood, Metal |
| Material | Carbide |
| Brand | CMT ORANGE TOOLS |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 12"W |
| Style | Miter Saw |
