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Freud LU91R012: 12" Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade

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Features

  • Specs: Arbor 1", Diameter 12", Grind ATB, Hook Angle -5, Kerf .090", Plate .071", Teeth 72
  • Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance
  • Negative Hook Angles minimizes climbing for better control
  • Thin Kerf requires less power and allows for faster feed rate
  • Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up.

Description

12" x 72T Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade Ideal for use with sliding compound miter saws and radial arm saws, the 12-inch Freud LU91R012 Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade offers easy feeding, reduced waste, and the ability to achieve fine finishes with underpowered saws. It features 72 teeth with alternating top bevels and TiCo high-density carbide tips, negative hook angles for maximum control, and Freud's insulating, Perma-SHIELD coating.LU91R012 Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw BladeAt a Glance: Ideal for crosscutting materials 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches thickHeavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slotsTough Perma- SHIELD coating reduces friction and heat buildupTechnical Specs:CoatingPerma- SHIELDDiameter12"Teeth72 ATBArbor1"Kerf (K).090Plate (P).071Depth of Cut Negative Hook Angle minimizes climbing for better controlThin Kerf requires less power and allows for faster feed rateNegative Hook Angle for Fine Finishes with Sliding Miter Saws This thin-kerf blade's 72-tooth alternating- top-bevel (ATB) configuration features teeth that face both left and right. The blade's teeth also feature five-degree, negative hook angles, which helps prevent the blade from being too aggressive. This configuration also works to push your work piece down and towards the fence of your saw for smooth, accurate feeding. And because thin-kerf blades remove less material than standard carbide blades, they require less horsepower to produce smooth, accurate results when cutting.This blade is designed for optimal performance when crosscutting wood that is 1/2 to 2-3/4 inches thick, and it also performs well in laminate. This blade can also rip wood or be used with chipboard and plywood, 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 0.090 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. 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. Furthermore, this well-balanced, anti-vibration design means there's no need to use add-on stabilizers with this blade.High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting Performance This thin-kerf saw blade's 72 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 LU91R012 Thin Kerf Sliding Miter Saw Blade--12-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 72-tooth design. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Industrial Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade ATB 12" X 72t 1"arbor Negative Hook Angle. Coated blade. Great for use on Radial Arm Saws. See more


Material: Blend


Brand: Freud


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 12.1 x 12.05 x 0.55 inches


Color: Multi


Number of Teeth: 72


Style: 12-Inch 72 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Sliding Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating


Item Weight: 2.44 Pounds


Compatible Material: Engineered Wood, Wood


Number of Pieces: 1


Product Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W


Material: ‎Blend


Brand: ‎Freud


Color: ‎Multi


Number of Teeth: ‎72


Style: ‎12-Inch 72 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Sliding Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating


Item Weight: ‎2.44 Pounds


Compatible Material: ‎Engineered Wood, Wood


Number of Pieces: ‎1


Product Dimensions: ‎12"L x 12"W


Manufacturer: ‎Freud


Part Number: ‎FRE-12-172


Item Weight: ‎2.44 pounds


Country of Origin: ‎Italy


Item model number: ‎LU91R012


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎One Size


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Included Components: ‎Sliding Compound Saw (Thin Kerf) Saw Blade


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎Freud Limited Tooling Warranty. Contact Freud customer service for more details.


Date First Available: August 4, 2004


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Best Blade for a Miter Saw
This makes the cleanest cuts on with a miter saw. It's because of the -5 deg. hook
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 22, 2023 by ROBERT WHITE

  • Cuts like butter
Love this saw blade! Makes cuts so easily and effortlessly. Would recommend.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 1, 2023 by Marlon

  • Great blade, but some artifacts should be noted
I purchased this Freud Industrial class blade from Amazon for use in my Ridgid sliding compound miter saw some time back, and it has worked in a championship way. It cuts clean, although it is no speed demon, and one thing it can do well is cut shallow dado grooves with no tear out. I did this when cutting 45-degree angle embellishments on two picture frames I recently built. Standard crosscuts are very clean as well. I recently purchased a Freud Diablo class D1280X (Diablo is Freud's mid-level line), also from Amazon, and found that in some ways it equaled and even surpassed the LU91. (I reviewed the D1280X blade on Amazon, too.) For one thing, in spite of having more teeth (80 vs 72), it cuts faster. This is because instead of a negative hook angle it has a slightly positive one. The positive hook allows the blade to lift sawdust into the dust port at the back of the saw. (Sliding miter saws are not particularly good at scavenging dust, so I modified the saw by installing a removable dust scoop under the port to facilitate the scavenging process.) The negative hook of the LU91 is its one weak point, although it was designed that way to perform a safty action. Negative hook angles are utilized in order to keep the back of the blade from lifing the workpiece and thereby endangering the operator. However, if the saw is aligned properly and the workpiece is held decently tight (or, better yet, clamped), lift is just not a big deal. I have never had a workpiece lift in a miter saw, with any blade. The negative hook of the LU91, its safty factor notwithstanding, tends to fling sawdust straight back, UNDER the dust port, thereby building up a lot of dust on the saw. Even the best dust port would be unable to deal with this artifact. So, while the blade cuts well, and probably slightly surpasses the D1280X (which costs only a bit more than half as much), the user does need to understand that the back of the saw (and maybe the shop area behind the saw if used indoors) may become a bit dusty. Every blade offers advantages and disadvantages, and the choices involve tradeoffs. In any case, I recommend this blade, but only for precision work that requires a bit more finesse than what the cheaper Freud Diablo D1280X can deliver. Howard Ferstler (husband of Debra Ferstler) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 27, 2011 by Howard Ferstler

  • THIS IS NOW THE ONLY BLADE I WILL BUY
I am a commercial trim Carpenter and use a 12” sliding compound miter saw daily. I’ve been using Freud’s Diablo line for years because out of everything else I’ve used, they are easily better then any readily available blade from either of the two main big box chains. I have always achieved “good enough” results with Freud’s Fine or Ultra Fine Finish blades but I’ve been wanting to try a sliding specific blade. Apparently the -5* hook angle is what makes the difference. I had to start this year with a whole new setup (saw, rolling stand and blade) and figured I’d give it a shot. The new blade has been mounted to a Dewalt DWS780 and here’s what I’ve found. - I LOVE THIS BLADE - ZERO tear out which I have never achieved with any other blade on a slider - ZERO vibration leaving a clean kerf - ZERO pressure or force needed to move through the wood. - ZERO blade deflection when cutting bevels even in harder woods. So far, I don’t have a single complaint about this blade and I don’t believe I will! I had a coworker try it. He runs a DWS779 with a Diablo blade and was just as blown away with it as I am. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2021 by Scott H Scott H

  • Negative tooth angle. Awesome for sliding miter saw!
Better cuts with a brand new Makita 12", sliding miter saw (110 Volt model LS1219L, not battery powered). The factory blade was OK with Pine, but I'm cutting 5" wide, solid Hickory 3/4" flooring, 1" thick by 12" wide stair treads and 3/4" by 7.5" stair risers. I tried a positive-7 degree Diablo 80-tooth blade, for about 20 cuts. Not satisfied with neither the factory nor Diablo blades, I read about the advantages of a negative-angle blade. World of difference. This blade is worth every penny spent. If you're chasing one of the best available, skip the Diablo blades and go straight for the Freud Industrial. I know Freud makes Diablo, but there is definitely a difference, beyond the positive-versus-negative tooth angle. I ordered a 10" Freud Industrial blade for my table saw, immediately after using this outstanding miter saw blade. Love it! I've made a couple hundred cuts, and the 12" Freud blade is still cutting like a warm knife through butter. I've used DeWalt, old Black and Decker, and other blades I can't remember. Never again. I guess I'm a Freud Fan-Boy, now (no pun intended). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 29, 2021 by WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot

  • Not 12”
I’d love to use this blade but I can’t on my Bosch Miter saw. It’s not 12”. It’s about 11 3/4” and gives incomplete cuts. Have to return
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2023 by Nicholas C Cirino

  • Marked improvement
There's something to be said about upgrading the quality of your tools. Transitioning from the well-worn blade that came on my miter saw, to this Freud was a night-and-day difference. My cuts are substantially cleaner with a reduction in tear out, and the thin kerf has helped to keep my saw from bogging down on thicker hardwoods. I knew upgrading blades would make a difference, but I should've done it much sooner. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 19, 2022 by Lorelai_5

  • It's....OK
This saw blade is just OK, and for $90, just OK isn't good enough. When I first started to use this blade it cut pretty good, but after just a few months of use it's producing an awful lot of tear out. I was thinking about taking it to get sharpened to see if that helped, but is it worth it if it starts tearing out again in just a couple months? I use 10" Forrest blades on my table saw and have never had this issue. I'm thinking about just sucking it up and getting a 12" Forrest blade to replace the Freud. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 10, 2022 by Michael Harrison

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