 | Freud LU85R012 12-Inch 96 Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating |
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Product Description
This superior carbide-tipped blade gives glass-smooth finishes when crosscutting hardwoods and softwoods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each tooth. The teeth actually polish the material as the blade cuts, and new laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With a finish this perfect you wont need stabilizers! .116 kerf 1" arborProduct Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #38010 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Freud
- Model: LU85R012
- Dimensions: .25" h x 12.00" w x 12.00" l, 3.28 pounds
Features
- Features Freud's TiCo Hi-Density Carbide with Titanium for long life and a flawless finish
- Unique side grind polishes the material to produce a superior finish
- Laser cut anti-vibration slots reduces the vibration that resonates in standard blades extending the blade life.
- Tri-Metal Brazing for impact-resistant tips and precision tensioning keep the blades flat and true.
- Non-Stick Perma-Shield coating to resist heat and reduce pitch build-up
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
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 12-Inch 96-Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade
The LU85R blades from Freud are the only crosscut blades that produce cuts so good they are considered Ultimate. This superior blade gives you a glass-smooth finish when crosscutting hard and soft woods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each-Tooth, which causes the teeth to actually polish the material as it cuts. New Laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades, and with a finish this perfect, you won’t need stabilizers. Throw in high-end bonus features like Freud's non-stick Perma-Shield coating, and you have the ultimate crosscutting blade.
Applications
Use this advanced blade to crosscut hard and soft woods.
Key Technical Specs
This blade is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 12-inch Freud LU85R012 Ultimate Cut-Off Saw Blade delivers fast, accurate crosscuts and leaves glass-smooth finishes that eliminate the need for sanding. Featuring 96 teeth with alternating bevels and TiCo high-density carbide tips, a unique side-grind setup that polishes material as you cut through it, and Freud's insulating Perma-SHIELD coating, this blade is built to deliver top results over the long haul.
ATB Teeth with Side-Grinding for Glass-Smooth Finishes
This cut-off blade's 96-tooth alternating-top-bevel (ATB) configuration features teeth that face both left and right--a versatile setup that's ideal for crosscuts in hard- and softwood, as well as general use. And thanks to the unique side-grind on each tooth, the blade smoothes work surfaces as it cuts through them. This leaves you with a super-smooth, high-quality finish that doesn't need to be sanded down.
This blade is designed for optimal performance when crosscutting wood that is 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick or when cutting chipboard and plywood that is less than 1-inch thick. The blade can also handle ripping wood and working with laminate, 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 0.116 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 cut-off 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 LU85R012 Ultimate Cut-Off Saw Blade with Perma-SHIELD--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 96-tooth design.
From the Manufacturer
This superior blade gives glass-smooth finishes when crosscutting hard and soft woods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each tooth. The teeth actually polish the material as it cuts. New laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With a finish this perfect you wont need stabilizers.Combine this blade with Freud's Non-Stick Perma-Shield Coating and you have the ultimate crosscutting blade.
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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.
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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 12-Inch 96-Tooth ATB Crosscutting Saw Blade
The LU85R blades from Freud are the only crosscut blades that produce cuts so good they are considered Ultimate. This superior blade gives you a glass-smooth finish when crosscutting hard and soft woods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each-Tooth, which causes the teeth to actually polish the material as it cuts. New Laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades, and with a finish this perfect, you won’t need stabilizers. Throw in high-end bonus features like Freud's non-stick Perma-Shield coating, and you have the ultimate crosscutting blade.
Applications
Use this advanced blade to crosscut hard and soft woods.
Key Technical Specs
- Thick MicroGrain carbide tips
- Laser-cut anti-vibration slots
- Non-stick Perma-Shield coating
- 1-inch arbor
This blade is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 12-inch Freud LU85R012 Ultimate Cut-Off Saw Blade delivers fast, accurate crosscuts and leaves glass-smooth finishes that eliminate the need for sanding. Featuring 96 teeth with alternating bevels and TiCo high-density carbide tips, a unique side-grind setup that polishes material as you cut through it, and Freud's insulating Perma-SHIELD coating, this blade is built to deliver top results over the long haul.
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This cut-off blade's 96-tooth alternating-top-bevel (ATB) configuration features teeth that face both left and right--a versatile setup that's ideal for crosscuts in hard- and softwood, as well as general use. And thanks to the unique side-grind on each tooth, the blade smoothes work surfaces as it cuts through them. This leaves you with a super-smooth, high-quality finish that doesn't need to be sanded down.
This blade is designed for optimal performance when crosscutting wood that is 1/4 to 1-5/8 inches thick or when cutting chipboard and plywood that is less than 1-inch thick. The blade can also handle ripping wood and working with laminate, 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 0.116 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 cut-off 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 LU85R012 Ultimate Cut-Off Saw Blade with Perma-SHIELD--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 96-tooth design.
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From the Manufacturer
This superior blade gives glass-smooth finishes when crosscutting hard and soft woods, so no sanding is required. What makes this blade so special is the unique side grinding of each tooth. The teeth actually polish the material as it cuts. New laser-cut anti-vibration slots practically eliminate the vibration that resonates in standard blades. With a finish this perfect you wont need stabilizers.Combine this blade with Freud's Non-Stick Perma-Shield Coating and you have the ultimate crosscutting blade.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews56 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
Cuts like hot knife through butterBy Mark Goodall
I purchased this blade for use on my compound miter saw. It cuts very well leaving a very smooth finish in all the woods I've tried: oak, maple, cherry, walnut. I espeCially like the teflon coating, all my other saw blades have developped rust over the years no matter how hard I try to keep them clean. This blade should keep cutting well and looking clean for a very long time.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Great blade, not a replacement for proper techniqueBy Jason Ledyard
Among the finest blades I've seen yet. I'm remodeling an old house, and need to cut new base boards (oak). It isn't kidding when it says "Glass Smooth". This blade in my DeWalt 706 is an ideal setup.
Beware, even a blade of this quality is not a replacement for proper support of the wood. If you are doing fine work with good wood, invest the time to create a sacrifical backstop and throat plate for your mitre saw. The stock plates on my DeWalt are great for general work, but if you want 5-star results, put in the effort to set up your saw correctly.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful.
The Blade to Have!By Dan McClure
I've been using the factory blade on my Delta 12 inch chop saw, what a mistake. The Freud LU85R012 cuts perfectly. I should have bought the Freud when I bought the saw. Don't wait, buy it.
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