Product Description

Freud's LU79 Thin Kerf line of saw blades is engineered to deliver flawless, chip-free cuts in veneered plywood, fine moldings, melamine, laminates, and crosscuts in solid wood. Featuring a high-precision Hi-ATB (High Alternate Top Bevel) tooth design and laser-cut anti-vibration slots, this blade produces exceptionally smooth finishes, eliminating the need for a stabilizer or scoring blade. Its Premium TiCo Hi-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend ensures long-lasting sharpness, superior edge retention, and maximum cutting performance. Anti-vibration slots minimize blade movement and reduce noise, extending the blade’s life while maintaining a crisp, splinter-free edge. Finished with a Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating, the LU79 blade resists pitch build-up, reduces drag, and protects against corrosion for cleaner, more efficient cuts every time.

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The 10-inch Freud LU79R010 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 80 teeth with TiCo high-density carbide tips and Freud's Perma-SHIELD coating, which helps reduce heat buildup and friction, this durable thin-kerf blade is built to stay true, delivering accurate cuts over the long haul.

LU79R010 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-SHIELDDiameter10"Teeth80 Hi-ATBArbor5/8"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 80-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 5/8-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 80 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 LU79R010 Ultimate Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade--10-inch diameter, 5/8-inch arbor, 80-tooth design.

Material	Carbide
Brand	Freud
Color	Multi
Number of Teeth	80
Style	Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade 10 inch x 80t Hi-ATB 5/8 inch arbor Perma-Shield Coated
Item Thickness	1 Inches
UPC	008925041641
Global Trade Identification Number	00008925041641
Manufacturer	Freud
Part Number	LU79R010
Item Weight	1.65 pounds
Item model number	LU79R010
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	Yes
Size	One Size
Finish	Brushed
Pattern	Solid
Shape	Rectangular
Voltage	1 Volts
Wattage	1 watts
Item Package Quantity	1
Number Of Pieces	1
Cutting Diameter	10 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. 800-334-4494
Assembled Diameter	10 Inches

Freud Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade with Premium Tico Hi-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance - 10" Diameter, 80 Teeth - LU79R010

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