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Freud LU88R012: 12" Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Blade

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  • Specs: Arbor 1", Diameter 12", Grind ATB, Hook Angle 15°, Kerf .094", Plate .071", Teeth 80
  • Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance
  • Positive Hook Angles produce a smoother cut and allow for a faster feed rate
  • Thin Kerf reduces waste and feeds easier
  • Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up.
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Whether you are a fine woodworker or a high production cabinet shop, one thing is for certain… you depend on the precise cutting tools that deliver superior quality finish with long cutting life. At Freud, we take to heart the time, money and creativity you dedicate to each woodworking project. That is why our philosophy is to consistently strive for perfection in cutting tool performance. Freud meticulously analyzes every detail of the woodworker’s needs and requirements; enabling us to design and produce superior tailored solutions. The level of precision that goes into each cutting tool is unprecedented in the industry. For example, each Freud saw blade takes up to 35 manufacturing steps. Each product is carefully crafted using the best materials, leading innovative designs, and the most sophisticated manufacturing process. Every product is specifically designed for superior performance and maximum life. Just like you take pride in your projects, we take pride in our product so you receive the best cutting performance every time.

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12" x 80T Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Blade

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The 12-inch Freud LU88R012 Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Saw Blade delivers quick, smooth crosscuts in hard- and softwoods and moldings--even when you're using an underpowered saw. Its alternating top bevel teeth feature thick TiCo high-density carbide tips designed to last. And thanks to Freud's Perma-SHIELD coating, which reduces friction to prevent heat buildup, it pulls less than traditional blades and allows for more powerful cutting.

LU88R012 Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Saw BladeAt a Glance:

  • Ideal for crosscutting hard- or softwood that's 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches thick
  • Heavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slots
  • Tough Perma-SHIELD coating reduces friction and heat buildup
Technical Specs:CoatingPerma-SHIELDDiameter12"Teeth80 ATBArbor1"Kerf (K).094Plate (P).071Depth of Cut
Thin Kerf reduces waste and feeds easierPositive Hook Angle produce a smoother cut and allow for a faster feed rateThin-Kerf and ATB Teeth for Fine Finishes with Underpowered Saws
A versatile blade that delivers the fine finish you need for decorative moldings and other precision work, this thin-kerf crosscut saw blade offers a configuration with 80 alternating-top-bevel (ATB) teeth and positive hook angles. This means it provides you with smoother cuts, and it can handle fast feed rates.

It's ideal for crosscutting hard- or softwoods that are 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches thick, and it also provides good results when cutting plywood and chipboard or when ripping wood. The blade can also handle laminate, 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 1-inch arbor and produces a 0.094 kerf.

Plus, because this thin-kerf blade removes less material than standard carbide blades, it wastes less material and requires less horsepower to produce smooth, clean results.

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. 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 crosscutting 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 LU88R012 Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Saw Blade--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 80-tooth design.


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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
591 global ratings

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Customers like the value, smoothness, quality and noise of the saw blade. For example, they mention it's worth the price, runs very true and that it cuts beautifully despite the difficult wood. That said, some appreciate the quietness of the product.

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108 customers mention95 positive13 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the saw blade. For example, they mention that it cuts beautifully despite the difficult wood, and every cut is perfection. It lasts a fairly long time and gives consistent cuts. Some say that it now cuts like new.

"Needed a new blade for my old miter saw! This blade spins true and very sharp! Highly recommend" Read more

"Excellent blade! Kerf thickness is just right to get a glass smooth crosscut in hardwoods and not put excessive load on the saw motor...." Read more

"...surface but it's so much better than what I had and the tear out is so minimal that it cleans right up with a couple strokes of 150 grit sandpaper...." Read more

"...pull towards you but it is not over powering or agressive and it cuts super smooth even with laminates which it states is not ideal for this blade,..." Read more

59 customers mention55 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saw blade. They mention it's a high-end blade, well-made, and sharp. Some say that the surface finish on the cuts are incredible and that it produces beautifully clean cuts through soft and hard wood.

"Excellent blade! Kerf thickness is just right to get a glass smooth crosscut in hardwoods and not put excessive load on the saw motor...." Read more

"This blade is high quality, worth the money! The surface finish on the cuts are incredible, I have cut oak, plywood, and laminate so far and..." Read more

"So far so good. Cut finish is great. Seems to be holding up well so far" Read more

"Very nice cuts with no splintering or roughness. The blade lasts a fairly long time and gives consistent cuts...." Read more

25 customers mention21 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the saw blade. For example, they mention it's worth the price, runs true, and is available.

"This blade is high quality, worth the money!..." Read more

"...This one is well worth it. Ended up breaking a tooth off (my error). So I found it and bought it this time off Amazon...." Read more

"...I’ve found that Freud Diablo Blade’s are the best for the money." Read more

"good value" Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the saw blade. They mention that it is incredibly quiet compared to the old Craftsman.

"...The blade crosscuts so much better than what I had and is incredibly quiet compared to the old Craftsman Chisel Tooth hss blade that was in there...." Read more

"...It is extemely quiet, doesn't "sing" at all when not cutting. And, boy, does it cut. Zips through mahogany and oak like butter...." Read more

"...So smooth and quiet. So far very little kickback/binding even on long rips and thick stock. Wish I would have purchased this blade years ago." Read more

"Very high quality, well made blade. Runs smooth, quiet and leaves a VERY smooth finish...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the kerf thickness of the saw blade. They mention that it has a thin kerfed, making it easy to make nice cuts.

"Excellent blade! Kerf thickness is just right to get a glass smooth crosscut in hardwoods and not put excessive load on the saw motor...." Read more

"...It is thinner and has a narrower kerf which means it has less wood to remove to make a cut...." Read more

"thin kerf, nice cuts..built a whole set of kitchen cabinets with this blade and the cuts were perfect everytime.Fast and easy transaction...." Read more

"...Used on Dewalt chop saw. Improvement over OEM blade. Nice thin kerf. Stable / vibration free. Will purchase again" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fit of the saw blade. They mention that it is a perfect fit for their needs and is the right size.

"Perfect fit, nice and sharp" Read more

"OMG I did not know a blade could do as good a job as this one does ! Perfect fit for and old Rockwell Beaver table saw." Read more

"It is nice and sharp and the right size. I wasn't sure I was going to find the size because it is an older saw.Thank you" Read more

"Fits my needs. I have beeen looking for years for this. My rockwell power miter can now be used again" Read more

Blind Review.....update: I have seen the Light!
5 Stars
Blind Review.....update: I have seen the Light!
Ok this muther of a bad boy has been sitting in my Citadel for a few weeks now...just waiting for that Festool HK85 that’s sposed to get here from good ol Italy any day now( he...just got it now that this blade is also from Italy...well waddya know???? 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😜😜😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣) ...so I’m simply D.I.Y.ing (🤣🤣🤣🤣) to try it out on that big ol Demon Of A Saw ...now there might be some issues cause a Freud/Diablo blade ain’t sposed to go on this specific 9” Festool Saw( which for some strange reason ain’t available on the US market) , the HK85’s riving knife is more or less specifically tailored for Festool Blades, or vice versa , but you get the picture.Which means a 2.5mm max kerf width I think, and a 1.8mm blade width... or is it 2.5mm and 3.2... for that ol river to work at gettin those kickbacks down to a minimum and all...but according to the specs in On the package i think they’ll be ok...And the bore will need enlarging as well...Cmon now when’s that Saw gettin here?!?I can’t wait so long !!!get me that Saw already!!!Sorry...🤦🏽‍♀️🤣😜Anyway yeah once I try em out ,and surely witness first hand theyKick Lumber butt like yesterday’s news only because A Festool Saw with A Freud Blade is like pairing Wonder Woman with Wolverine ,I’ll update this review to a proper “ how does this item work in your opinion” one.Till then...Will you please get that Saw home Man?!?!?😎😎😎🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🐚✨❄️🌕🌹❤️😘Edit:Ok got the Saw...Yes! (A while ago actually, sorry didn’t update sooner, having too much fun with it...🥳🤩👹😈🤣🤣🤣🤣😎)Did the mod on the bore...Yesireee.Used a Diablo Carbide Hole Saw, 1-1/8” on a DeWalt DCD996 , stuck that Frued Blade using 2 Festool Quick Clamps on my pseudo-MFT ....took a while, used lube sparingly , but in the end that hole saw pushed through! Did some fine deburring , and tried it on...perfect fit!!!So.... after that oh So long rant on everything above below and all around this blade , but nothing on IT!!!!How did it cut GDI ?!?!?!?!!!Well ....it cuts good man....it cuts reaaaaalll goooood...😎🔪🥩☣️😳🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Actually it went smooth as silk on the lumber I tried it on, fairly smooth feel on theFace that was cut, no problems with the Saw, the riving knife , the kerf or plate width.... Awesome Blade !!! For a Super Out of this World Saw!!!🙏🏼😎❤️🌕🌹
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
Ok this muther of a bad boy has been sitting in my Citadel for a few weeks now...just waiting for that Festool HK85 that’s sposed to get here from good ol Italy any day now( he...just got it now that this blade is also from Italy...well waddya know???? 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️😜😜😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣) ...so I’m simply D.I.Y.ing (🤣🤣🤣🤣) to try it out on that big ol Demon Of A Saw ...
now there might be some issues cause a Freud/Diablo blade ain’t sposed to go on this specific 9” Festool Saw( which for some strange reason ain’t available on the US market) , the HK85’s riving knife is more or less specifically tailored for Festool Blades, or vice versa , but you get the picture.
Which means a 2.5mm max kerf width I think, and a 1.8mm blade width... or is it 2.5mm and 3.2... for that ol river to work at gettin those kickbacks down to a minimum and all...but according to the specs in On the package i think they’ll be ok...

And the bore will need enlarging as well...

Cmon now when’s that Saw gettin here?!?
I can’t wait so long !!!get me that Saw already!!!

Sorry...
🤦🏽‍♀️🤣😜

Anyway yeah once I try em out ,and surely witness first hand they
Kick Lumber butt like yesterday’s news only because A Festool Saw with A Freud Blade is like pairing Wonder Woman with Wolverine ,I’ll update this review to a proper “ how does this item work in your opinion” one.

Till then...

Will you please get that Saw home Man?!?!?

😎😎😎

🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

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🐚✨❄️🌕🌹❤️😘

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Ok got the Saw...Yes! (A while ago actually, sorry didn’t update sooner, having too much fun with it...🥳🤩👹😈🤣🤣🤣🤣😎)

Did the mod on the bore...Yesireee.
Used a Diablo Carbide Hole Saw, 1-1/8” on a DeWalt DCD996 , stuck that Frued Blade using 2 Festool Quick Clamps on my pseudo-MFT ....took a while, used lube sparingly , but in the end that hole saw pushed through! Did some fine deburring , and tried it on...perfect fit!!!

So.... after that oh So long rant on everything above below and all around this blade , but nothing on IT!!!!
How did it cut GDI ?!?!?!?!!!

Well ....it cuts good man....it cuts reaaaaalll goooood...😎🔪🥩☣️

😳

🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Actually it went smooth as silk on the lumber I tried it on, fairly smooth feel on the
Face that was cut, no problems with the Saw, the riving knife , the kerf or plate width.... Awesome Blade !!! For a Super Out of this World Saw!!!
🙏🏼😎❤️🌕🌹
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