Freud LU85R010 Industrial 10-inch 80T Ultimate Crosscutting Saw Blade

This Freud blade is phenomenal. I had read many reviews where customers were not happy with the finish left behind after completion of the cut. The Freud rating tree depicts the blade as moderate satisfaction for veneers on their comparison charts as well due to tooth rake. I have been framing a stretched canvas painting as a gift for our pastor. The frame material was 2 1/4" sloped walnut with inlaid marquetry on the entire length and the most expensive frame trim that I have ever bought. As a preliminary test I made an initial miter eliminating my normal process of using masking tape to protect the veneer. The blade produced a super smooth cut with no chipping of the marquetry and the miters joined up flawless. I finished out the entire frame without utilizing masking tape with a chip free perfect match up on the miters. Some of my cuts were less than a blade width thick as I matched up the lengths. I had zero issues with the blade and actually did not have to spend additional funds for a miter trimmer to shave the trim due to the smooth cuts. Even on a miter saw the primary issue with any tool is technique. Allowing the blade to remain down until it is done spinning is key for a smooth cut. The blade was accurate with zero burning and perfect accuracy. I have always loved Freud blades and bits. This further cements my loyalty to the Freud product line as my first choice when available. As a note: I returned the original blade because I accidentally ordered a 10" rather than a 12" blade. I ordered the correct 12" size immediately. You will not find a smoother saw blade,

What a great 12" blade resulting in extremely smooth cuts. Rids sanding of edges you wish to fasten together. Super high quality.

I have a Dewalt basic chopsaw, about 8 years old. It's been used for all kinds of home repair. The blade I was replacing with this Freud 10" 60T was a Magna of the same spec, although it had a thinner kerf by a 1/32nd or so. That was burning my 3.5" maple miter cuts, so needed a new blade as I am making photo frames. This miter saw blade is complementing the Freud 8" Combination blade I bought for my old table saw that I am ripping the maple on. I considered getting a 10" Freud Combination blade for the mitersaw, but I am glad I got the crosscut 60T model with full kerf. I cut my first miters yesterday on 1-5/8th inch tall, 3/4" thick maple glued to 1-5/8ths wide, 1/2" poplar "float" frames -basically an L profile. The blade performs quite well, with no red rub off on the cut, very little bottom splinter -just a hairs worth on two cuts out of 8. I am saving enormously by not going to a frame shop to purchase 16 frames, so I justified the higher cost of this blade, than say, a Diablo, Makita or DeWalt blade of same tooth count. Any issue I have is only the 1/64th off perfect 45 degrees that is apparent when I glue up the full size (roughly 2-3/8ths) mitered corners of the frames. I chalk this up to my saw -it's hard to get it perfect with it's detent, etc. Whatever the case, the cuts are nearly flawless and I'm happy with it. I am old enough not to want the super thin kerf models to "save lumber." I just buy an extra foot. I think the thin kerf would flex. No broken teeth, good packaging. Delivered on time.

This Frued 12" Miter Saw Blade has to be the best blade i've used on my Dewalt Sliding miter saw. This replaced the CMT blade i was using The CMT made Terrible cuts with a lot of Tare out and burn marks. Fried cuts smooth and clean with no tare out. This blade ranks with higher end blades.

I have have great luck with the high-end Freud blades over the years. I use them exclusively now. This particular blade makes perfect clean and finished cross cuts in types of wood.

Why 4 stars? Cause the blade is way too heavy for my machine. I have two Makita 12" slide compounds. Awesome tools. In my 30 yrs. of woodworking I have used many saw blades . This Freud blade does give a superb cut, unquestionably. But when I power up my saw [either one] its increased weight gives a slight and continuous shudder to my Makita with this Freud blade while it was running. I could hear the motor really groaning to get it up to speed. It was obvious that this severe strain on the motor would lead to over heating a motor failure. So, after a few dozen cuts, I removed it. Now, it sets on my shelf as my emergency blade.Freud makes terrific blades, don't misunderstand. That's why I bought another Freud blade that I give 5 stars to. The Freud LCL129002pm 12" 90 tooth double miter is the cats meow. I have two of these, one on each of my Makita's. Clean cut, very clean, even on a veneer and at a 45 degree angle. [ I still use masking tape on my cuts if I have any doubt there will be tear out, of course. And, I power through the cut ever so delicately, as is proper. ] Oh, and when these blades get dull, you can be sure they won't be given to some local shop who throws any blade needing sharpening onto some universal sharpening jig they have with no regard whatsoever for the manufacture's specs. No, I am mailing my very expensive Freud blades back to the folks who made them, and will sharpen them correctly.