Material | Blend |
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Brand | Freud |
Product Dimensions | 1"L x 1"W |
Color | Multi |
Number of Teeth | 96 |
Style | Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 12 inch x 96t Hi-ATB 1 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated |
Item Thickness | 0.07 Inches |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Compatible Material | Engineered Wood |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Manufacturer | Freud |
Part Number | LU79R012 |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Country of Origin | Italy |
Item model number | LU79R012 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Size | One Size |
Voltage | 1 Volts |
Wattage | 1 watts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Cutting Diameter | 12 Inches |
Measurement System | Metric |
Usage | Professional |
Included Components | Ultimate Plywood & Melamine (Thin Kerf) Saw Blade |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Freud Limited Tooling Warranty. Contact Freud customer service for more details. 800-334-4141 |
Assembled Diameter | 12 Inches |
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Material | Blend |
Brand | Freud |
Product Dimensions | 1"L x 1"W |
Color | Multi |
Number of Teeth | 96 |
Style | Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 12 inch x 96t Hi-ATB 1 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated See more |
Item Thickness | 0.07 Inches |
Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
Compatible Material | Engineered Wood |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
About this item
- 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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From the manufacturer
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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ASIN | B000GJVMKC |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,840 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #42 in Circular Saw Blades |
Date First Available | August 18, 2005 |
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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
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.
From the Manufacturer
Industrial Thin Kerf Ultimate plywood, melamine and hardwoods blade. 12-inches by 96t Hi-ATB 38-degree saw blade is the perfect answer for table saws under 2HP and mitre saws.Unique Hi-ATB tooth design produces an extremely fine finish, particularly in veneered plywood, melamines,and laminates. Features Freud's Tico Hi-Density micrograin carbide with Titanium for long life, Perma-shield coating to resist heat and resin build up and Laser Cut Anti vibration Technology reduces noise and extends cutting life and Laser Cut steel blade body for smoother cuts and flatness. Blade has 1 inch arbor.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Out of ignorance, I foolishly used my TS 55 and the stock blade to cut a few pieces of laminate flooring. After that, my Festool blade cut terribly and would smoke and bog down in 3/4" plywood. I did some research and found that the laminate flooring will ruin carbide saw blades--there are several stories on the Festool Owners Group site where others discuss doing the same thing with both their TS and Kapex saws. In my case it was a TS 55 and a DeWalt miter saw.
At the time, I didn't know I had ruined my Festool blade--just that it could barely cut through plywood.
So last weekend, I removed my dull Festool blade and put in this Freud blade. It cut through the plywood like butter. Zero smoke. Very little effort required to push the saw--I just helped it along and it floated along the track. The Freud blade was fantastic.
However, with those positive comments, I had to immediately return the first Freud blade I received. After receiving it, I just happened to look at the teeth. Something about one of the teeth looked odd, like it was cut at a different angle. After looking closer, I saw that the carbide was chipped. 1/4 of the tooth was missing. I looked at the rest of the blade, and found another tooth that was chipped, missing 1/2 of the tooth. The blade obviously didn't get proper QA. I have many other Freud blades and bits that I love, and have never seen anything like this.
I returned the blade the same day back to Amazon, and they shipped me a replacement right away. 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. But I highly recommend this blade for the TS 55--don't listen to the Festool accolytes that say you should only use Festool blades. For the price, the Freud blade works well for me.
This blade cut through with not so much as a splinter! Bam, done in no time and no repairs necessary. Great engineering on the teeth.
The blade performed perfectly and much better than my expectations after reading up online by Googling. This appeared to be the most commonly recommended blade. There was no chipping and the edge was very smooth. I used 220 grit sandpaper to lightly buff the edge and remove slight residue with a final result that was excellent. I was tremendously pleased.
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One of the standout features of this saw blade is its Perma-Shield coating, which provides a protective barrier against heat, corrosion, and pitch build-up. This coating not only extends the lifespan of the blade but also ensures smooth and clean cuts throughout its usage.
The thin kerf design of the blade allows for minimal material waste and reduced cutting resistance, resulting in faster and more efficient cuts. This feature is particularly beneficial when working with delicate materials like plywood and melamine, as it helps prevent chipping and splintering.
Furthermore, the Freud LU79R006M20 is equipped with high-quality carbide teeth that are specifically designed for cutting plywood and melamine. These teeth are incredibly sharp and durable, ensuring precise and clean cuts every time.
Overall, the Freud LU79R006M20 Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade is a top-notch tool that combines durability, precision, and efficiency. Whether you're working on a professional project or a personal woodworking task, this saw blade is sure to exceed your expectations.
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