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CMT 230.012.08 Orange Tools 8-Inch Dado Set

CMT micro-gra in carbide is harder than standard carbide -- better edge retention

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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CMT 230.012.08 Orange Tools 8-Inch Dado Set
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CMT 230.012.08 Orange Tools 8-Inch Dado Set

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CMT micro-gra in carbide is harder than standard carbide -- better edge retention

  • Orange colored body
  • Micro-gra in carbide
  • Anti-kickback design
  • 5-chipper set

Pros

  • CMT micro-gra in carbide is harder than standard carbide -- better edge retention
  • Anti-kickback body geometry on all chippers reduces catch risk
  • Italian manufactured with precision that matches Freud in groove floor quality
  • 5-chipper configuration provides complete width coverage

Cons

  • Less common in North America -- fewer local dealers
  • Price is between Diablo and Forrest
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