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Freud LU79R012: 12" Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade

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  • Specs: Arbor 1", Diameter 12", Grind Hi-ATB, Hook Angle 2°, Kerf .098", Plate .071", Teeth 96
  • Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance
  • High Alternate Top Bevel (HiATB)Tooth Design produces splinter-free cuts
  • Laser-Cut Anti-Vibration Slots drastically reduce vibration and sideways movement in the cut extending blade life and giving a crisp, splinter-free flawless finish
  • Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up.
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LU79R012:  12" Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade

Freud 12" x 96T Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade: Item #LU79R012

The LU79 thin kerf line of saw blades provides flawless, chip-free edges in veneered plywoods, fine moldings, melamine, laminates, and crosscuts in solid woods. Using advanced technology, Freud developed the LU79 thin kerf line of saw blades that features laser-cut, anti-vibration slots that practically eliminate the vibrations that resonate in standard blades. This blade provides flawless, chip-free edges in veneered plywoods, fine moldings, melamine, laminates, and crosscuts in solid woods. The combination of Hi-ATB tooth design and anti-vibration slots makes these thin kerf blades the ultimate finish blades. The result is a cut so smooth it eliminates the need for a stabilizer or a scoring blade!

Specs: Arbor 1", Diameter 12", Grind Hi-ATB, Hook Angle 2°, Kerf .098", Plate .071", Teeth 96

Freud's 12" Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade is deal for flawless Finish In Veneered Plywood, Chip Board, Melamine & Laminates For Virtually Chip-Free Cuts. Depth of cut (1/4" min to 1-5/8" max). Great for Plywood & Melamine. Use on Miter Saw,Table Saw,Radial Arm Saw machines.

Highlights

  • Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance
  • High Alternate Top Bevel (HiATB)Tooth Design produces splinter-free cuts
  • Laser-Cut Anti-Vibration Slots drastically reduce vibration and sideways movement in the cut
  • Extends blade life and giving a crisp, splinter-free flawless finish
  • Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag
  • Protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up.

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12" x 96T Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade

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The 12-inch Freud LU79R012 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade is a heavy-duty blade that delivers a precise, chip-free finish when cutting through everything from veneered plywood to melamine countertops and hardwood molding. Featuring 96 teeth with TiCo high-density carbide tips and Perma-SHIELD, which helps reduce heat buildup and friction, this durable thin-kerf blade is built to stay true, delivering accurate cuts over the long haul.

LU79R012 Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood and Melamine Saw BladeAt a Glance:

  • Ideal for melamine, laminates, plywood, and crosscutting hardwood; handles materials 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick
  • Heavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slots
  • Tough Perma-SHIELD coating reduces friction and heat buildup
Technical Specs:CoatingPerma-SHIELDDiameter12"Teeth96 Hi-ATBArbor1"Kerf (K).098Plate (P).071Wall Thickness
Thin Kerf allows for faster feed rate and reduced wasteFreud-Made TiCo Carbide specifically designed to cut nonferrous metals extends tooth lifeHi-ATB Teeth offer Versatility and Clean Finishes
This thin-kerf blade's 96-tooth, high-alternating-top-bevel (Hi-ATB) configuration features a large number of small teeth that face both left and right--a setup that ensures clean crosscuts and splinter-free finishes, even when working with hard-to-handle materials like laminates. This setup paired with Freud's anti-vibration technology results in cuts so smooth that they eliminate the need for a stabilizer or a scoring blade.

This blade is designed for optimal performance when cutting materials that are 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick, including hard- and softwood, chipboard, plywood, laminates, and melamine. The blade can also handle ripping 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 1-inch arbor and produces a 0.098 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--a feature that's especially important when working with plywood or laminates. 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.

High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting Performance
This thin-kerf saw blade's 96 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "crosscut blend." Formulated to help the blade maintain a sharp cutting edge in the face of demanding crosscut applications, this blend is extra hard--due to including more high-density tungsten carbide than other TiCo blends--and it still offers the full 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.

Perma-SHIELD Coating Reduces Friction and Heat Buildup
Built to withstand tough use in less-than-ideal conditions, this blade is finished with Freud's red Perma-SHIELD--a non-stick coating that reduces friction and nearly eliminates the heat buildup that excess friction can cause. By providing complete thermal insulation, this coating protects your tools and your work surface. And it resists binding when the blade is used for large-volume cutting applications, which reduces blade warp.

As a lubricating feature, Perma-SHIELD allows the blade to spin freely while reducing stress on the motor and carriage of your saw. In addition, this coating helps prevent debris collection and resin or "pitch" buildup. Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup is another little convenience that translates into 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 LU79R012 Ultimate Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 96-tooth design.


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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, durability, performance, value, and chipping of the saw blade. For example, they mention that it does the best cutting job of any blade they've ever had, it may work well for ripping, and that it's well worth the price. That said, some complain about the chipping.

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209 customers mention201 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saw blade. They mention that it does a good job, it produces very fine finish cuts, and it's fantastic for plywood.

"...It is a fantastic blade for plywood. Perfect cuts, no tear out...." Read more

"...The new blade is perfect and works great.If you order any of the Freud Festool blades, make sure to carefully inspect all of the teeth...." Read more

"...They are tough and last a long time. Cut like a laser!" Read more

"...Bam, done in no time and no repairs necessary. Great engineering on the teeth." Read more

75 customers mention60 positive15 negative

Customers like the durability of the saw blade. They mention that it lasts a long time, is tough, and provides tear-free cuts. Some say that it may work well for ripping, but they have not tried it yet. Overall, most are satisfied with the durability and performance of the product.

"...It is a fantastic blade for plywood. Perfect cuts, no tear out...." Read more

"...Maple butcher block you name it. They are tough and last a long time. Cut like a laser!" Read more

"...my Dewalt 60v track saw and the blade is very smooth with really no tear out. You’re just going to lose some cut depth" Read more

"...because the cut surface quality was always very good with minimal tearout or blowout, even without a zero clearance back support...." Read more

52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers are happy with the performance of the blade. They mention that it works great, produces smooth cuts, and has no hint of burning. Some say that they have been blown away by the performance, and have had no problems with it whatsoever. Some mention that the blade works well on melamine and that it performs much better than thicker crosscut blades.

"...It works great. I don’t know what glue they made the plywood with but after a while the blade was not cutting as good as it did...." Read more

"...The new blade is perfect and works great.If you order any of the Freud Festool blades, make sure to carefully inspect all of the teeth...." Read more

"...The blade performed perfectly and much better than my expectations after reading up online by Googling...." Read more

"...rips through 4” thick wood. It performed much better than thicker crosscut blades. Obviously noticeable while using a Skil type saw...." Read more

49 customers mention40 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the Freud blades. They say the time savings is worth the additional cost of this blade.

"...Still a lot of life left in the blade. Well worth the cost." Read more

"...Fix saw perfectly and much less expensive." Read more

"...It’s not perfect, but seems worth the money so far." Read more

"...The value of the Freud blades is outstanding" Read more

37 customers mention32 positive5 negative

Customers like the chipping of the saw blade. They say it makes smooth, chip-free cuts on both sides of plywood, and veneered plywood. Some say that the blade does a good job of not chipping paint on the sides.

"...This appeared to be the most commonly recommended blade. There was no chipping and the edge was very smooth...." Read more

"...cuts like a charm..good feed rate. absolutely no chip out, front or back...." Read more

"...Cuts plywood smooth and chip free, both sides, even across the grain...." Read more

"This blade is with the cost. It can cut melamine with zero chipping or tear out...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the saw blade. They mention that it runs smooth and chatter free, produces mirror smooth edges, and is impressed with the accuracy of the cuts.

"...There was no chipping and the edge was very smooth...." Read more

"...But this fit my Dewalt 60v track saw and the blade is very smooth with really no tear out. You’re just going to lose some cut depth" Read more

"...I have been quite pleased with the smoothness and accuracy of the cuts in a variety of wood materials and like the thin kerf feature, particularly..." Read more

"...It simply cuts flawlessly and produces mirror smooth edges with zero tear out. It runs smooth and chatter free with or without a damper installed...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the kerf thickness of the saw blade. They mention that it cuts smoothly and accurately with a thin kerF.

"...and accuracy of the cuts in a variety of wood materials and like the thin kerf feature, particularly the noticeably lighter weight over a standard..." Read more

"...The blade has a super thin kerf, 60 teeth, super sharp. All the cut lines were perfect without a single chip...." Read more

"...It is only 1/2 inch thick but tares easily and is thin on top and very smooth...." Read more

"This blade is very sharp. There is minimal splitting, and the blade is nice and thin...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the burn marks of the saw blade. They mention that it produces smooth, clean cuts with no hint of burning.

"...It cut through the plywood like butter. Zero smoke...." Read more

"...The blade stays aligned better than my other blades. It leaves no burn marks...." Read more

"...Went thru it like butter no burn marks or tear out just a smooth edge...." Read more

"...This blade worked great. Exceptionally smooth cuts with no hint of burning." Read more

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Se ve de muy buena calidad, está en fase de prueba para determinar cuánto puede durar pero en la primeras pruebas se ve de buena calidad. El tiempo de entrega desde el momento de la compra fue de 5 días en total
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Yudi
5.0 out of 5 stars The Freud Saw Blade is an exceptional blade
Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2023
Style: Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 48-TeethVerified Purchase
Estiel l.
5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad perfecta
Reviewed in Mexico on June 24, 2023
Style: Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 48-TeethVerified Purchase
Loke Mun Wah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Singapore on August 5, 2021
Style: Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 48-TeethVerified Purchase
Sajith Shivashankaran
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent blade.
Reviewed in Australia on October 26, 2020
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2023
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