Freud LU96R010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Thin Kerf Laminate Cutting 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 the TCG Laminate Cutting Saw Blade
This 10-inch, 80-tooth thin kerf laminate blade from Freud gives you ultra long life and excellent finish on both the top and bottom of laminates, melamines, and plywoods. This blade is specially formulated with thick, MicroGrain carbide teeth -- so it's great for underpowered benchtop saws or contractor saws that need full kerf stability. The triple Chip Grind-Tooth design has a negative hook angle for superior life in abrasive manmade materials, and the Perma-Shield permanent non-stick coating prevents heat build-up, gumming, and corrosion for long life. This blade's laser-cut body has anti-vibration and expansion slots to keep it running straight and true.

Applications
he LU96R is a thin kerf blade that is designed to give long life and excellent finish on the top and bottom of laminates, melamine and veneered plywood -- with no scoring blades needed.

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

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Freud Industrial Series Teflon-coated thin kerf saw blade. A must for underpowered saws, thin kerf blades remove less material, which means youll get reduced waste and less power drain on your saw. Made with application specific micrograin carbide and TCG tooth design for flawless cuts in laminates and melamine! Tri-metal brazing technique produces strong, impact resistant bond between carbide teeth and steel blade body.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 0.5 x 11 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00020JOCS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: LU96R010
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,557 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #87 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Miter Saw Blades

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5.0 out of 5 stars Freud Circular Saws, January 7, 2012

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jmajesty - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud LU96R010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Thin Kerf Laminate Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

Freud makes great products! & Amazon has good prices & free delivery. Great combination!!!!!!This is the second saw blade I purchased thru Amazon.

JM

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable blade, December 28, 2010

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slikshooter - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freud LU96R010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Thin Kerf Laminate Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

If anyone out there is looking for a blade to cut melamine laminate, this one is the way to go. I used this blade to make several
base cabinets for two bathroom projects using double sided melamine laminated chip board. The performance was excellent as advertised.
Absolutely zero chipping on either the top or bottom surface. I did make and use a new zero clearance insert for my table saw, which
I think is the only way to get maximum performance from this blade. The blade did show some signs of slowing down after cutting up (10)
2' x 8' sheets, but still performed flawlessly. As for dados, I cut right & left sides of the slot to depth with this blade and then
used my stacked dado set to finish them up. Again, no chipping whatsoever. Incredible blade for a specific purpose. I will save this
blade to cut laminates only and nothing else. It can also be used to cut plywood with great results ( I tried several test cuts just
to check performance ). A little pricey, but worth it if you need chipp free cutting of laminated chip board or plywood.

5.0 out of 5 stars Like a hot knife through butter, July 23, 2008

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K. Brawn (Hanover, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Freud LU96R010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Thin Kerf Laminate Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating (Tools & Home Improvement)

This blade cut through both melamine and MDF that I attached laminate to with ease, and left a very clean edge on both sides of the material. Tear-out was virtually non-existent. I generally buy only Freud blades because of their superior quality, and this blade is no exception.