Freud TK706 Avanti 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor

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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's Avanti Blades
Freud’s Thin Kerf (TK) Series of blades provide precise, quality cuts for most every application. The advanced thin kerf design removes less material -- thereby reducing the strain on your equipment and increasing the life of your saw. The slim design requires less cutting power from both you and the saw, making it ideal for underpowered saws. A Silver I.C.E. coating on all Freud TK blades helps reduce friction, heat build-up and gumming, thus extending the life of the blade by as much as 50 percent.

About this Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade
The Freud 10-inch 80-tooth non-ferrous metal and plastic cutting saw blade is an ideal blade for on-the-job cutting of nonferrous metals such as copper pipe, aluminum extrusions, and brass plate. For easy use and added precision, the blade features an anti-kickback design and Tri-Metal Brazing for impact resistance. The blade has expansion slots that are strategically placed to allow for blade-body expansion from centrifugal force and thermal expansion during actual use. The slots are used to prevent air turbulence and eliminate vibration as well.

Applications
Use this blade to cut through non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, and lead up to 1/4-inch thick. Also, this blade is ideal for cutting plastic materials such as PVC, vinyl, acrylic, and polycarbonates.

Key Tech Specs:

• 1/4-inch max wall thickness
• Freud-Made TiCo Hi-Density Carbide construction
• Not recommended for ferrous metals or masonry

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

From the Manufacturer

The ideal blade for cutting non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, and lead up to 1/4" thick. Also, ideal for cutting plastic materials such as pvc,vinyl,acrylic, and polycarbonates.Features Freud's Tico Hi-Density Carbide, precision tensioning, and Tri-Metal brazing.10" diameter, 80 tooth triple chip, 5/8" arbor, and negative 5 Degree hook angle.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006407O
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: TK706
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,943 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for aluminum, brass, phenolic, and polycarbonate!, March 11, 2005

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C. White "Chazzz" (San Diego CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud TK706 Avanti 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this blade for my table saw. I intended to use it just for cutting thin aluminum sheets. I have been very impressed with this blade. I've cut aluminum, brass, polycarbonate plastic, and phenolic. It leaves a very clean edge on all these materials. I've even used it to cut 1/4 inch aluminum plate (slowly and very carefully). I did all this very well. Don't use it on wood though - wood needs some set to the teeth or it tends to bind and not cut cleanly.

One caution - be very careful of kickback when cutting thicker metal pieces. Make sure both pieces are guided when cut so they won't twist into the blade from the side. A 1/8 inch thick brass plate thrown back at you can hurt!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 10" Freud TK706 non-ferrous blade, June 26, 2007

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Carl L. Friedrich - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud TK706 Avanti 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor (Tools & Home Improvement)

Blade worked great on channel and angle extruded aluminum, cuts were not as smooth as expected and left burrs that had to be filed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to my blades, January 26, 2010

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Thomas F. Goettl (Owosso, Mi. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Freud TK706 Avanti 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Non-Ferrous Metal Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a perfect blade for cutting hardwood leaves a smooth edge, and Freud has a great warrenty.