The Freud DifferenceFreud manufactures some of the most innovative, technologically advanced woodworking tools and accessories 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 Saw Blades
A world leader in cutting tool technology, Freud has earned a reputation for quality woodworking tools and accessories. With several unique design features, Freud saw blades are among the longest lasting and best performing blades in the industry. Choose from a variety of blade designs, sizes and coatings to select the best blade to suit your project.
About this Crosscutting Saw Blade
This Diablo saw blade from Freud is designed to meet the needs of the construction and remodeling market. This advanced laser-cut blade features a thin kerf, making it ideal for portable and low powered saws on the jobsite. It features Freud's Tico Hi-Density Carbide and a Perma-Shield coating that keeps this blade free from gumming and corrosion. It also boasts laser-cut stabilizer vents to reduce vibration and heat buildup for more precise cuts and longer cutting life. This particular blade is the ideal choice for trim carpenters because it leaves a smooth surface that requires little to no sanding. It's ideal for crosscutting oak, pine, melamine, plywood, and molding.
Warranty
This blade is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.
Customer Review: does not cut straight!
I had high expectations when buying this blade. I bought it to install hardwood flooring and needed perfectly straight cross-cuts. I used this blade on a new Ridgid 12 inch compound miter saw. This blade cuts a scallop upon entering the wood for about a 1/8 of an inch then it cuts straight for the rest of the cut. The result is that when the wood is lined up against something straight there is a definite concave line in the middle where the wood should be touching the flat surface but isn't. It's maybe a 1/32 gap but a gap is a gap and when paying $60 for a high quality saw blade there shouldn't be any gaps. I triple checked my miter saw alignment and even completely removed the fence and reinstalled it to ensure that it was on proper and square. It was. I checked the blade against a square and found it to be flat. I tried changing the speed of my cuts. Cutting very slowly made the cuts worse, leaving ridges throughout the cut. Cutting faster didn't make a difference. I took this diablo blade off and put on the OEM Ridgid 60 tooth blade that came with the saw, checked for square and made a few cuts. The result: perfectly straight cuts. My conclusion is that the diablo blade deflects upon initial contact with the wood but rights itself after sufficient penetration. I must note that I used the blade to cut Madrone which is an extremely hard and dense wood. Harder than Maple and Red Oak. I don't know if this blade would have the same cutting problems on a softer wood but according to the manufacturer this blade is suitable for hardwood flooring.
Customer Review: Burn Baby Burn
Using this saw on my 12" Delta twin Laser for my rehab business, I have been dissapointed by it's tendancy to burn and/or its durability. While it is certainly possible that I or one of my crew cut something we shouldn't have this blade hasn't lasted as long as the two previous blades on my saw. Now when I try and cut anything wider than a 2x4 I get smoke, and If I am using the full crosscut capability we get so much that I need to open the windows. As I ususally don't need a real fine cut, next time I will get something more durable and with fewer teeth.
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