Product Description

Freud engineers have discovered the ultimate combination fused tooth grind geometry, blade body rigidity, precise tensioning, a special carbide blend and superior carbide brazing, non-stick Perma-Shield coating and high performance anti-vibration all working together in concert to provide the ultimate cut. One blade does it all. Whether youre ripping or crosscutting, a Premier Fusion blade will tackle any project. Works with veneered plywood, hardwoods, and melamine. .126 kerf 5/8" arbor

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3749 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Freud
• Model: P410
• Dimensions: .50" h x 12.00" w x 12.00" l, 2.25 pounds

Features

• Features Freud's TiCo hi-density carbide with titanium for long life and a flawless finish
• Special double-side grind combined with Hi-ATB permits this blade to do it all
• Flawless melamine and veneer cuts on top and bottom
• Glue line rip and burnished scratch free cross cuts in hard and soft wood
• Perma-shield coating to resist heat; 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 General Purpose Saw Blade
Freud's patent-pending Premier Fusion saw blade is the solution to almost any woodworker's problems. Exclusive expansion slots are combined with a special double-side grind, and a Hi-ATB permits this laser-cut blade to do it all. Freud's TiCo H-Density carbide and Perma-shield coating is icing on the cake, keeping the blade strong, straight, and cutting smoothly as it resists heat damage.

Applications
This one blade does it all. Whether you’re ripping or crosscutting, a Premier Fusion blade will tackle any project. Use it to provide a glass smooth side finish while also giving a flawless top and bottom finish in veneered plywood, hardwoods, and melamine.

Key Tech Specs:

• Ripping: 3/8 to 1-1/2 inch
• Crosscutting: 3/4 to 3-1/2 inches
• 30-degree high ATB teeth

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

From the Manufacturer
Freud's patent pending Premier Fusion saw blade is the solution to the woodworker's problems. Exclusive expansion slots combined with a special double-side grind and a Hi-ATB permits this laser-cut blade to do it all. Freud's TiCo H-Density carbide and Perma-shield coating is icing on the cake.

Customer Reviews

Woodworker II met its match
Own both the Woodworker II and this blade, both great blades. Freud finish is smoother, and the blade is so well balanced there is nor run out and no wobble! my only qualm is shipping if this blade by Amazon needs to be better, the sleeve is thin, and this has to be wrapped properly to avoid chipping the carbide teeth when handled by Oops brown delivery.

Smooth, Sharp, Quiet
I bought the Premier Fusion out of exasperation with my Woodworker II. This has turned out to be a far better blade for my Delta saw. Mine is the top contractor's model just below the Unisaw. The Forrest blade vibrated and burned from new, but not the Freud. I can rip or crosscut jatoba, koa, maple, whatever and it doesn't burn. It WILL burn if I stop moving for more than a split second but not nearly as badly as the Woodworker II. There is nearly no vibration which is a real problem with the Forrest. Plus, the Freud is far quieter in operation.
It cuts satin smooth, possibly owing to its being only 4 months old and still "scary sharp". I can even rip poplar and go straight to gluing with no fuzz. This was a really good purchase for my shop and I recommend it.

Somewhat dissappointed as well
At the time of purchase, this blade was back-ordered for about 2 months. All forest blades were on back-order as well. I managed to find it from another vendor and got a good deal on it. I own a ton of Freud router bits and an several saw blades and I've always been satisfied with their quality. The blade seems to work great for cross cutting with my INCRA miter sled, especially with plywood. Virtually no tear-out at all. However, I did notice significant burning when riping boards. I assumed it was time to re-align my blade with the rip fence. Upon inspection with only a ruler (referenced from the rip fence), I found that the blade was not flat and had almost 1/32 of run out. Granted, my saw is only a Hitachi contractor saw and it could be a poorly made arbor. However, I also own Freud's 50 tooth full kerf combo blade and it doesn't burn 4/4 lumber nearly as bad.