Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating

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The Freud Difference
Freud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced saw blades in the world. To ensure that the highest quality products meet the toughest design standards, Freud owns and operates six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain carbide with titanium, called TiCo -- a combination of titanium and cobalt. Freud develops different types of carbide for each application to maximize the cutting life and performance of the tool; and Freud also operates one of the most modern product development research centers in Europe. By overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, Freud guarantees some of the highest quality, most advanced products in the industry.

About Freud Industrial Blades
Freud’s industrial series blades were designed for the serious woodworker. Available in a variety of styles for different applications, LU blades feature thick carbide tips, precision-tensioned bodies found in every Freud quality blade. Some LU blades include a red Teflon coating that helps reduce friction, heat build-up, and gumming -- which prolongs the life of the blade.

About this Combination Saw Blade
The ultimate combination blade is now available in a thin kerf design with Freud's LU83R. The groups of five teeth include one flat tooth for ripping, followed by four alternate top bevel teeth for crosscutting and a large gullet for effective chip clearance. This blade also features Laser-cut anti-vibration slots, practically eliminating the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With this combination blade, there is no need for stabilizers.

Applications
This exceptional blade rips and crosscuts wood, chip board, plywood, and laminate -- but it is not recommended for ferrous metals or masonry.

Warranty
This blade is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

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Freuds ultimate combination blade is now available in a thin kerf design. The groups of five teeth include one flat tooth for ripping, followed by four alternate top bevel teeth for crosscutting, plus a large gullet for effective chip clearance. This blade also features laser-cut anti-vibration slots that practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With this combination blade, there is no need for stabilizers. 5/8" arbor

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.5 x 11 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00020JOAA
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• Item model number: LU83R010
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,518 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Table Saw Blades

Customer Reviews

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SWEET!! Beautiful Cuts!, January 13, 2005

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Serious Novice Woodworker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this for my Delta Contractor to use saw while I had my TK WWII sharpened and the cuts are better than the Forrest. Rips are glass smooth and no splintering in crosscuts. And it is so quiet I can hardly tell there's a blade on the saw.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good blade but there are drawbacks, March 19, 2006

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R. Buchli (Lake Mills, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

I agree this blade makes a smooth cut but it burns cherry while ripping too slow. Here are my initial findings. Pros: Cuts smooth and glass-like but only if you push through evenly and don't stop. Less tear-out and great crosscuts. Very quiet, very sharp and doesn't bog down. Cons: Burns if you rip without even speed. Must push harder woods faster to avoid burns. Produces very fine sawdust and more flys up above the blade (yes, in your face) than below. This is probably to be expected. It's probably the tradeoff to get a smooth, finish cut.
What would I do different? I would still buy a Freud as the quality is 2nd to none for the price but I would choose a wider kerf on the assumption that the thin kerf in this case appears to allow too much blade contact with the wood probably accelerating the burn. This I believe because the new blade leaves a red mark on the wood sometimes (easily removed) from the blade coating. You can also clearly see the carbide cutters are only slightly wider than the blade. I will try a featherboard next to eliminate the burn.
I would still buy this blade and deal with the occasional burn as most woodworkers need a thin kerf blade for one reason or another. Resawing is the best reason to need a thin-kerf blade in my humble opinion.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars motor didn't change pitch at all., March 30, 2007

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J. R. Dehaan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU83R010 10-Inch 50 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have a Bosch 4000 Contractor's table saw. I replaced the factory blade with the Freud thin kerf as an upgrade i suspected would make a difference with an "underpowered saw." I was right. I've cut 3/4 oak and you cannot hear the motor change pitch. I suspect that the thin kerf helps. Cuts are ready for glue up. I used a couple of the Frued stablizer disks for good measure. That much inertia has got to be good for something, right? The rip blade is just as good. There might be better blades, but this one is good enough for me.