Freud Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade with Premium Tico Hi-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend - 160mm Diameter, 48 Teeth, Hi-ATB Grind - LU79R006M20

Freud has always been a reliable brand, and I see that nothing has changed. As a weekend DIY hobbyist who loves woodworking, I started a new project where there would be a lot of fine cutting for a built-in bookshelf. Not having a table saw, I thought it was going to be quite difficult. I purchased this blade to use in a cordless circular saw and it cuts extremely well. Very smooth cuts with little to no sanding required. Very little chipping/splintering. Fast, accurate cuts. Yes - there are cheaper blades out there, but you get what you pay for. I will always recommend Freud as I've always had a great experience.

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It came quite sharp, and cuts very well on the A surface ('up' side on table saw), the bottom has some chip out, which may be helped with a better zero clearance plate. But, this is listed as one side only, and it meets that expectation very well. I'm pleased with the results (but only have about 100+ ft of cutting with it) - enough so that I would purchase this again, it's quite a bit better cheaper blades I've purchased.UPDATE: I've used this for a few hundred feet of cutting now (~500' in melamine/particle board). It cuts now like it did when new. Very pleased with the cut quality and durability. When dull, I will replace it with this blade.

Freud blades are my go-to table and circular saw blades. They have always performed well for me and until they don't, I will stick with them. I purchased this model for cutting Baltic birch plywood. The veneers are getting so thin that there is always tear out on a rip. I am hoping this blade will eliminate the issue. I did create a zero-clearance table saw insert. They also resharpen well.

The package was already open but not used. Ended up returning, didn't need.

I originally bought this Freud blade just to see how it compared to the Festool blade.Out of ignorance, I foolishly used my TS 55 and the stock blade to cut a few pieces of laminate flooring. After that, my Festool blade cut terribly and would smoke and bog down in 3/4" plywood. I did some research and found that the laminate flooring will ruin carbide saw blades--there are several stories on the Festool Owners Group site where others discuss doing the same thing with both their TS and Kapex saws. In my case it was a TS 55 and a DeWalt miter saw.At the time, I didn't know I had ruined my Festool blade--just that it could barely cut through plywood.So last weekend, I removed my dull Festool blade and put in this Freud blade. It cut through the plywood like butter. Zero smoke. Very little effort required to push the saw--I just helped it along and it floated along the track. The Freud blade was fantastic.However, with those positive comments, I had to immediately return the first Freud blade I received. After receiving it, I just happened to look at the teeth. Something about one of the teeth looked odd, like it was cut at a different angle. After looking closer, I saw that the carbide was chipped. 1/4 of the tooth was missing. I looked at the rest of the blade, and found another tooth that was chipped, missing 1/2 of the tooth. The blade obviously didn't get proper QA. I have many other Freud blades and bits that I love, and have never seen anything like this.I returned the blade the same day back to Amazon, and they shipped me a replacement right away. The new blade is perfect and works great.If you order any of the Freud Festool blades, make sure to carefully inspect all of the teeth. But I highly recommend this blade for the TS 55--don't listen to the Festool accolytes that say you should only use Festool blades. For the price, the Freud blade works well for me.

it makes great cuts even cross cuts were spot on no tear out