Freud LU79R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade

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's a blade so fine it won't leave a splinter. Cuts through wood while keeping cool like winter. Not a single burn mark left behind. Through pretty much everything it glides. I choose this blade over the Festool. You would too unless you're a fool... or just like spending extra money. They're fairly comparable.

This blade is excellent. What a difference from the oem blade. I own a dewalt track saw and just like any saw i got a new blade almost immediately. Even while my dewalt blade was still reasonably new this blade was that much sharper and still sharp. I have used it to put a straight on all my rough sawn lumber from the mill. Even tore threw about 35 feet of 8/4 oak. Went thru it like butter no burn marks or tear out just a smooth edge. I use my saw to break down sheet goods mostly and almost no tear out at all on crosscuts of plywood. I am gonna purchase the lower tooth ripping blade next.

I purchased this blade for my DeWalt DCS520 60V cordless track saw. It's working great. The stock Dewalt blade was badly splintering the top plywood veneer. This blade has minimal splintering...still not zero but much better. Putting down a strip of painter's tape and cutting through that eliminated that problem. (Another technique - a shallow scoring cut - also worked well.) The Freud blade diameter is 160mm vs the original's 165, but that's only a difference of 2.5mm in cut depth, roughly 1/10", and not enough to affect anything on a through cut! Highly recommended!

I got this blade as a replacement for my Festool track saw. Considerably less money than the Festool brand and the performance is proving to be equal. I have since put Freud Diablo blades on my 10 inch table saw and 12 in miter saw. Those blades are also performing extremely well. Definitely worth the money!

This fit great on my WEN track saw setup. The blade cut well though 3/4 birch plywood.

Freud makes excellent saw blades. Use it with my festool track saw. Much better than Festool blade that came with saw. Freud blade has many more teeth which is necessary for crosscutting. Fix saw perfectly and much less expensive.

I’ve ran these blades for three years cutting everything. Maple butcher block you name it. They are tough and last a long time. Cut like a laser!

The Freud Saw Blade is an exceptional blade that delivers outstanding performance and precision in cutting plywood and melamine materials. One of the standout features of this saw blade is its Perma-Shield coating, which provides a protective barrier against heat, corrosion, and pitch build-up. This coating not only extends the lifespan of the blade but also ensures smooth and clean cuts throughout its usage. The thin kerf design of the blade allows for minimal material waste and reduced cutting resistance, resulting in faster and more efficient cuts. This feature is particularly beneficial when working with delicate materials like plywood and melamine, as it helps prevent chipping and splintering. Furthermore, the Freud LU79R006M20 is equipped with high-quality carbide teeth that are specifically designed for cutting plywood and melamine. These teeth are incredibly sharp and durable, ensuring precise and clean cuts every time. Overall, the Freud LU79R006M20 Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Plywood and Melamine Saw Blade is a top-notch tool that combines durability, precision, and efficiency. Whether you're working on a professional project or a personal woodworking task, this saw blade is sure to exceed your expectations.

Fitted in Makita SP6000J, tested on plywood, very nice finish. Compensate depth of cut by adding 7-8 mm to gauge. For preliminary cut, set depth to 8 mm. Cuts better than original blade at slower speed. Recommended.

These are a good alternative to festool blades. They work perfectly and are a bit cheaper. Will buy again.

La marca lo dice todo calidad premiun

Buen disco corta muy bien pero no es tan resistente, al cortar un clavo calibre 18 que no estaba a la vista los dientes del disco se despostillaron y dejó de cortar bien ya que astilla la melamina