Product Description

This fast-cutting blade is ideal for a perfect finish on one side of laminates and melamines.Perma-SHIELD coating makes these blades resistant to friction and heat build-up.blades pull 1/3 less on the saw, which translates into 33" more cutting power.10 degree hook angle and a triple chip grind provide fast cuts and long cutting life. Application: Long Life, Production Blades For Single-Sided Laminates, Chip Board And Other Manmade Materials

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #27642 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Freud
• Model: LU98R010

Features

• An ideal blade for cutting laminates and man-made materials
• MicroGrain carbide tips allow for more cuts between sharpening
• Precision-ground arbor for accurate cuts
• Non-stick Perma-Shield coating reduces gumming, rusting, and corrosion
• Limited lifetime warranty

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 this Single Sided Laminate and Melamine Cutting Saw Blade
The Freud 10-inch 80-tooth laminate saw blade features MicroGrain carbide tips for an ultra-long life when cutting abrasives like man-made materials. The thick, MicroGrain teeth are designed specifically for cutting laminates, and feature a triple-chip grind-Tooth design with a negative hook angle for superior life. The laser-cut blade bodies and anti-vibration expansion slots keep the blade running straight and true. The blade includes a Perma-Shield permanent non-stick coating that prevents heat build-up, gumming, and corrosion. Coated blades pull 1/3 less on the saw, which translates into 33-percent more cutting power -- so this blade is ideal for saws that are old or underpowered.

Applications
Use this blade for crosscutting wood, chip board, plywood, and laminates -- or other manmade materials. Key Tech Specs:

• 10-inch blade; 80T
• 5/8-inch arbor
• 1/4-inch minimum depth of cut
• 1-5/8-inch maximum depth of cut
• 10-degree hook angle

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

From the Manufacturer
This industrial fast cutting blade is ideal for a perfect finish on one side of laminates and melamines.The Perma-Shield Coating makes these blades resistant to friction and heat build up. The 5 Degree hook angle and a triple chip grind provide fast cuts and long cutting life in single sided laminates, chip board and other manmade materials. Features Freud's TicoHi-Density Carbide, Perma- Shield Coating, Anti-vibration slots, and Tri-metal brazing.Precision tensioning keeps the blade flat and true while maximizing life and performance. 10" diameter, 80t TCG, 5/8" arbor.

Customer Reviews

Very good
A very good blade for laminates, haven't had any tear out or chipping with it all. There are several versions of this blade type for sale by freud, I'm not sure of the differences but this was a good price and does a great job!

Not that good.
Top of cuts were nice and chip free, however I was surprised at the amount of chipping on the underside of cuts in chip board, melamine coated chip board and faced plywood, even when using a zero clearance throat plate in the table saw. Cross cuts on a sliding compound miter saw were a little better. I guess I should not of been surprised as it's touted for single sided laminates and melamine. I returned this blade as I found it was not as good as Freud's LU85R010 wood cross cutting blade.

Money well spent.
After purchasing cheaper blades (all advertised for laminate cutting) from Lowes and Ace Hardware, we finally decided to spend the money and get this Freud. Wow, this blade has held up with beautiful cuts and no chipping while the others dulled quickly. Spend the money on this blade and you will do yourself a favor by avoiding a frustrating and expensive lesson.
Thanks a bunch to other reviewers.