Freud LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 10 inch x 80t Hi-ATB 5/8 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated

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The 10-inch Freud LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade is a heavy-duty blade that delivers a precise, chip-free finish when cutting through everything from veneered plywood to melamine countertops and hardwood molding. Featuring 80 teeth with TiCo high-density carbide tips and Freud's Perma-SHIELD coating, which helps reduce heat buildup and friction, this durable thin-kerf blade is built to stay true, delivering accurate cuts over the long haul.

LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade At a Glance: Ideal for melamine, laminates, plywood, and crosscutting hardwood; handles materials 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick Heavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slots Tough Perma-SHIELD coating reduces friction and heat buildup Technical Specs: Coating Perma-SHIELD Diameter 10" Teeth 80 Hi-ATB Arbor 5/8" Kerf (K) .098 Plate (P) .071

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Thin Kerf allows for faster feed rate and reduced waste Freud-Made TiCo Carbide specifically designed to cut nonferrous metals extends tooth life

Hi-ATB Teeth offer Versatility and Clean Finishes
This thin-kerf blade's 80-tooth, high-alternating-top-bevel ( Hi-ATB) configuration features a large number of small teeth that face both left and right--a setup that ensures clean crosscuts and splinter-free finishes, even when working with hard-to-handle materials like laminates. This setup paired with Freud's anti-vibration technology results in cuts so smooth that they eliminate the need for a stabilizer or a scoring blade.

This blade is designed for optimal performance when cutting materials that are 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick, including hard- and softwood, chipboard, plywood, laminates, and melamine. The blade can also handle ripping wood, and it can tackle thinner or thicker materials. However, some loss of surface finish may occur when it is used outside its ideal range. It has a 5/8-inch arbor and produces a 0.098 kerf.

Well-Balanced, Anti-Vibration Design
This Freud blade is precision balanced and pretensioned for truer cuts under heavy loads. It also features laser-cut, anti-vibration slots that reduce chatter for a cleaner finish, longer blade life, and reduced noise while you work--a feature that's especially important when working with plywood or laminates. And because the entire blade is laser cut from high-strength steel, you can trust that it will stay stable, flat, and true, even after prolonged use.

High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting Performance
This thin-kerf saw blade's 80 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "crosscut blend." Formulated to help the blade maintain a sharp cutting edge in the face of demanding crosscut applications, this blend is extra hard--due to including more high-density tungsten carbide than other TiCo blends--and it still offers the full mix of improved corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and impact resistance that you expect from TiCo.

With teeth that start out sharper and deliver improved edge retention, the blade can go longer between sharpening, and will hold up longer--saving you time and money.

Perma-SHIELD Coating Reduces Friction and Heat Buildup
Built to withstand tough use in less-than-ideal conditions, this blade is finished with Freud's red Perma-SHIELD--a non-stick coating that reduces friction and nearly eliminates the heat buildup that excess friction can cause. By providing complete thermal insulation, this coating protects your tools and your work surface. And it resists binding when the blade is used for large-volume cutting applications, which reduces blade warp.

As a lubricating feature, Perma-SHIELD allows the blade to spin freely while reducing stress on the motor and carriage of your saw. In addition, this coating helps prevent debris collection and resin or "pitch" buildup. Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup is another little convenience that translates into longer tool life and longer blade life. It also means less downtime for blade cleaning, so you get jobs done faster.

This industrial saw blade is backed by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

About Freud: A History of Innovative Manufacturing
An industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.

By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality, woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more.

What's in the Box
Freud LU79R010 Ultimate Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade--10-inch diameter, 5/8-inch arbor, 80-tooth design.

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Using advanced technology, Freud developed a thin kerf line of saw blades that features laser-cut, anti-vibration slots that practically eliminate vibrations that resonate in standard blades. This blade provides flawless, chip-free edges in veneered plywoods, fine moldings, melamine, laminates, and crosscuts in solid woods. The combination of Hi-ATB tooth design and anti-vibration slots make this thin kerf blade the ultimate finish blade. The result is a cut so smooth it eliminates the need for a stabilizer or a scoring blade! 5/8" arbor

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000GJTIIK
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: LU79R010
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,162 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #6 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Circular Saw Blades
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great blade but not from Rockler, May 2, 2011

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Slim (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 10 inch x 80t Hi-ATB 5/8 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated (Tools & Home Improvement)

There's currently (5/2/11) some sort of mismatch between the Amazon site and Rockler. For some reason, when you order this Freud blade (LU79R010) at the Amazon site with Rockler as the vendor, Amazon forwards the order to Rockler as their item number 26983, which is Freud's LU74R010. The LU79 is a thin-kerf plywood blade, but the LU74 is a thin-kerf crosscutting blade. Both are great blades, but you want to be sure you get the right one. I had to go 'round and 'round with Rockler customer service to get them to understand the error, and then she wanted me to pay return shipping. I don't know who's fault it is - Amazon or Rockler - and I don't care, but it wasn't my mistake. I can understand how these things happen, but it concerns me that Rockler customer service didn't seem the least bit interested in working with Amazon to fix the problem so it wouldn't affect other buyers. All I can do is warn you here. Again, this is not a negative review of either Freud blade - they're both outstanding.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all around performance, January 3, 2009

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Scott E. Greener (Cedar Rapids, IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 10 inch x 80t Hi-ATB 5/8 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated (Tools & Home Improvement)

I build hardwood furniture for my home and love the way this blade performs on solid stock. The HIATB does an outstanding job on cross cuts and requires less feed force than my other blades. I would rate the rip performance better than Freud does, and I use it all the time in this capacity. When making my blade selection, I was a little unsure of the HIATB, having never owned one, but now I'm sold and would buy another. By design this blade does not leave a flat bottom cut - no raker teeth.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smoothest cuts I've experienced..., May 19, 2011

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Just-a-mom "ofthree" (Middle of Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud LU79R010 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 10 inch x 80t Hi-ATB 5/8 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated (Tools & Home Improvement)

I installed this blade on my contractor saw to cut pieces of 3/4 inch oak plywood for an entertainment center project. It produced the best cuts that I've ever experienced. There was no splintering on rip cuts or cross cuts. It was much better than my Forrest Woodworker II. That blade is several years old, however, so if new or sharpened, its performance would likely be some better.

The blade came well packaged and arrived several days before Amazon estimated it would.

Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase!

Despite using Amazon for years, this is the first time I've been impressed enough with a product to review it. It is that good. (the other reviews are my wife's)