Freud LU97M010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor

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The 10-inch Freud LU97M010 Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Bladeis designed to make quick, smooth, chip-free cuts when working with laminates, melamine, and veneered plywood. It features Freud's anti-friction Silver I.C.E. coating, and a triple-chip tooth grind, the long-term dependability of TiCo high-density carbide, and a series of laser-cut, anti-vibration slots.

LU97M010 Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade At a Glance: Ideal for double-sided laminates, melamine, and veneered plywood from 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick Heavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slots Silver I.C.E. coating reduces friction and prevents gumming Technical Specs: Coating Silver ICE Diameter 10" Teeth 80 TCG Arbor 5/8" Kerf (K) .126 Plate (P) .087

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Triple Chip Grind (TCG) Tooth Design with a negative hook angle for superior life in abrasive man-made materials Laser-Cut Anti-Vibration Slots drastically reduce vibration and sideways movement in the wood extending blade life and giving a crisp, splinter-free flawless finish

Triple-Chip Grind for Chip-Free Top and Bottom Surfaces
Built to leave a high-quality, chip-free finish on both the top and the bottom of double-sided laminates and sheets of melamine, this blade features 80 teeth with a triple-chip grind. The blade's teeth also feature positive hook angles for longer tooth life in production applications. And this blade is so effective that there's no need to use a scoring blade with it.

This blade is designed for optimal performance when cutting laminate or melamine that ranges from 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches in thickness. It's also a solid performer when crosscutting wood or working with plywood and chipboard that's less than 1-inch thick. This blade can even rip 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 0.126 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. 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. Furthermore, this well-balanced, anti-vibration design means there's no need to use add-on stabilizers with this blade.

High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting Performance
This laminate saw blade's 80 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "laminate blend." Formulated to extend tooth life in the face of work with laminates, melamine, and solid surfaces, this blend is extra hard--due to the proportion of high-density tungsten carbide that goes into it--and it still offers the 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.

Silver I.C.E. Coating Resists Corrosion, Heat, and Resin Buildup
This blade is finished with Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which resists corrosion for improved performance over time. This unique coating also resists heat buildup, protecting your saw and your work surface and preventing the blade from warping. It also helps prevent resin or "pitch" buildup.

Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup means 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 LU97M010 Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade--10-inch diameter, 5/8-inch arbor, 80-tooth design.

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Designed to give long life and excellent finish on the top and bottom of laminates, melamines & veneered plywood.laser-cut anti-vibration design yields the plate acoustically dead.reduces the sideways movement of the cutting edge to prevent chipping in manmade materials such as laminates.dramatically extends cutting life and finish.scoring blades needed with this blade! Application: For Ultra Long Life In Double Sided Manmade Materials

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• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• ASIN: B00006XMTY
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• Item model number: LU97M010
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,238 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #23 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Table Saw Blades

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Blade, October 5, 2009

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Charles Enfield (State College, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU97M010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor (Tools & Home Improvement)

As I've come to expect from Freud, this blade does its job well. The teeth are sharp and the plate is flat and thick. Vibration is very well controlled. On double-sided melamine there is no burning and no chipping on the top side. There is occasional chipping on the bottom side. I'd estimate one tiny chip in every 15 or 20 linear feet of cut. If I made a new zero-clearance throat-plate to go with this blade I might even be able to eliminate that. In fairness, I should also mention that these chips are small enough that you only notice them if you're looking for them. I haven't tried any other melamine blades, but I doubt they would do better.

5.0 out of 5 stars blade, May 3, 2011

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J. Purpura "woodworker" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud LU97M010 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Double Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor (Tools & Home Improvement)

When I recieved the melamine saw bladw ,had to try it out and the result was great,the cut was chip free on both sides.Very good blade for the price