Freud LU82M012: 12" x 72T Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Blade

Product Description The Freud LU82M012 12" Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose Blade is engineered for high performance, capable of effortlessly cutting through stacks of manmade materials, hardwoods, and softwoods up to 2-3/4" thick. Whether you're making crosscuts (1/2" to 2-3/4") or rips (3/4" to 3/8"), this blade provides clean, precise cuts, even on the toughest materials. Equipped with 72 teeth and Freud's premium TiCo Hi-Density Carbide, this blade delivers razor-sharp cuts, longer life, and resistance to wear and chemical damage. The blade's laser-cut anti-vibration slots reduce unwanted vibrations and sideways movement, ensuring smoother, more accurate cuts, and a flawless finish with minimal splintering. The Silver Ice Coating on the blade resists corrosion and pitch buildup, reducing the need for maintenance and keeping the blade performing at its best. Perfect for a wide range of applications, the LU82M012 is compatible with miter saws, table saws, radial arm saws, and panel saws, making it a versatile choice for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Whether you're working with wood, plywood, or engineered materials, this blade delivers consistent, high-quality results every time. Amazon.com Ideal for hard- and softwood as well as stacks of manmade material, the 12-inch Freud LU82M012 Heavy-Duty Crosscutting and Ripping Saw Blade delivers fast, true cuts in high-volume professional settings. Featuring 72 teeth with TiCo high-density carbide tips and Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which helps reduce heat buildup and prevent corrosion, this dependable blade pairs versatilty with long tooth life to keep you working quickly and efficiently.Deep Gullets and Triple-Chip Tooth Grind for Speed and VersatilityQuick and accurate, this multi-purpose saw blade is built to help you handle both ripping and crosscutting. The blade is well-suited to cutting both hard- and softwood, as well as cutting through stacks of manmade material. It features teeth with a triple-chip grind (TCG). In this configuration, each flat-top tooth is followed by a trapezoidal tooth that's slightly higher. The trapezoidal tooth delivers a precut slot that's narrower than the final kerf, which helps prevent brittle materials--like chipboard--from chipping near the blade. Plus, the large gullets between these teeth ensure quicker cuts and easy chip removal.The blade's ideal crosscutting range includes materials that are 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches thick, while the range when ripping includes materials that are 3/8 to 3/4-inch thick. It has a 1-inch arbor and produces a 0.126 kerf.Well-Balanced, Anti-Vibration DesignThis 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.High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting PerformanceThis heavy-duty saw blade's 72 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "general purpose blend." Formulated to maximize density, hardness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and impact resistance, this blend is ideally matched to the varied demands that are placed on a multi-purpose saw blade.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.Silver I.C.E. Coating Resists Corrosion, Heat, and Resin BuildupThis blade is finished with Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which resists corrosion for improved performance over time. This unique coating also resists heat buildup, protecting your saw and your work surface and preventing the blade from warping. It also helps prevent resin or "pitch" buildup.Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup means 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 ManufacturingAn 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 BoxFreud LU82M012 Heavy-Duty Crosscutting and Ripping Saw Blade--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 72-tooth design.

• Specs: Arbor 1", Diameter 12", Grind TCG, Hook Angle 10°, Kerf .126", Plate .087", Teeth 72
• Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide General Purpose Blend for Maximum Performance
• Freud-Made TiCo Carbide is durable and chemical-resistant for long life and razor-sharp 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
• Silver Ice Coating resists corrosion and pitch build-up