Freud LU85R012 12-Inch 96 Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade with 1-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 the 12-Inch 96-Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade
The LU85R blades from Freud are the only crosscut blades that produce cuts so good they are considered Ultimate. This superior blade gives you a glass-smooth finish when crosscutting hard and soft woods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each-Tooth, which causes the teeth to actually polish the material as it cuts. New Laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades, and with a finish this perfect, you won’t need stabilizers. Throw in high-end bonus features like Freud's non-stick Perma-Shield coating, and you have the ultimate crosscutting blade.

Applications
Use this advanced blade to crosscut hard and soft woods.

Key Technical Specs

• Thick MicroGrain carbide tips
• Laser-cut anti-vibration slots
• Non-stick Perma-Shield coating
• 1-inch arbor

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

Product Description

This superior carbide-tipped blade gives glass-smooth finishes when crosscutting hardwoods and softwoods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each tooth. The teeth actually polish the material as the blade cuts, and new laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With a finish this perfect you wont need stabilizers! .116 kerf 1" arbor

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 0.2 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000223IC
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: LU85R012
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,760 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #25 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Miter Saw Blades

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts like hot knife through butter, June 16, 2000

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Mark Goodall (GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU85R012 12-Inch 96 Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this blade for use on my compound miter saw. It cuts very well leaving a very smooth finish in all the woods I've tried: oak, maple, cherry, walnut. I espeCially like the teflon coating, all my other saw blades have developped rust over the years no matter how hard I try to keep them clean. This blade should keep cutting well and looking clean for a very long time.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great blade, not a replacement for proper technique, July 21, 2003

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Jason Ledyard "jdl75" (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU85R012 12-Inch 96 Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

Among the finest blades I've seen yet. I'm remodeling an old house, and need to cut new base boards (oak). It isn't kidding when it says "Glass Smooth". This blade in my DeWalt 706 is an ideal setup.

Beware, even a blade of this quality is not a replacement for proper support of the wood. If you are doing fine work with good wood, invest the time to create a sacrifical backstop and throat plate for your mitre saw. The stock plates on my DeWalt are great for general work, but if you want 5-star results, put in the effort to set up your saw correctly.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Blade to Have!, June 27, 2000

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Dan McClure (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud LU85R012 12-Inch 96 Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using the factory blade on my Delta 12 inch chop saw, what a mistake. The Freud LU85R012 cuts perfectly. I should have bought the Freud when I bought the saw. Don't wait, buy it.