CMT253.060.08 ITK Industrial Finish Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade, 8-1/2-Inch x 60 Teeth 1FTG+2ATB Grind with 5/8-Inch Bore

I bought this thinking it would be a good match for my older Hitachi slide miter saw. At first I was impressed with the clean cuts on the oak trim we were installing. But soon we were noticing some of the small cut off wood pieces were getting lifted up and launched by the spinning saw blade. I should have known better to continue but sure enough a bigger chunk of oak got picked up by the blade and completely destroyed the safety guard system. After researching I discovered that this blade has a positive 7 degree hook angle which to me explains the lifting tendency of the wood. I have used negative hook angle blades in the past and achieved great results not to mention felt a lot safer using them on a slide saw. Other than this blade I consider CMT saw blades to be the best in their price range. Not sure why this blade was recommended for a smaller slide saw, perhaps that should be changed.

After trying to go cheap and getting exactly that, I decided to invest in a decent saw blade for my small Hitachi sliding miter saw. This blade is far better than just decent. Cut surfaces on birch, maple and other hardwoods are smooth and require minimal touch up sanding...if any. Ditto with ply. After hundreds of cuts, the blade is cutting as good as new...I expect it to last for a long, long time.

I needed a new blade for my sliding compound saw. I went with this blade. I’m very happy with the cuts.

Smooth, consistent cuts with this blade. Happy with my purchase.

This blade works well so far. Every cut is quick and clean.

I'm using this on an old Dewalt MBF Radial Arm Saw. This saw only has 3/4 HP, but the thin kerf and 7 degree positive hook of the ATB teeth realy make this little saw perform. Cross cuts 4/4 oak like butter. Very smooth croscuts.

I bought to cut very hard bamboo flooring and it cuts smooth and has held up very well. I would buy CMT again with no hesitation.

This disc exceeded all my expectations

Very smooth accurate cuts