• Combination tooth design for ripping or crosscutting
• Anti-Vibration Reeds to practically eliminate vibration for clean cuts
• Perma-SHIELD coating to keep the blade running cool and reduce pitch build up
• Micro Grain Carbide – Produced by Freud Specifically to ensure superior cut and maximum life
• Thin kerf design to increase machine performance and life for saws under 3HP

Product Description
This heavy-duty combination blade is produced with extreme precision user lasers to cut the hardened blade bodies and tensioning machines ensure the blades stay true and flat under load.Great for underpowered saws that need full kerf stability.Laser-cut blade bodies, anti-vibration and expansion slots keep the blade running straight and true.Perma-SHIELD permanent non-stick coating prevents heat build-up, gumming and corrosion for long life. Application: Long Life In Stacked Chipboard And Manmade MaterialsAmazon.com Product Description
The 8-inch Freud LU83R008 Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade offers a configuration that pairs flat teeth and alternate top bevel teeth to ensure strong performance both when ripping and when crosscutting. Also offering TiCo high-density carbide tips, laser-cut, anti-vibration slots that eliminate the need for stabilizers, and Freud’s insulating, Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, this multi-purpose blade is built for lasting convenience.

LU83R008 Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade At a Glance: Ideal for crosscutting materials 3/4 to 3-1/2 inches thick, and ripping materials 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches thick Heavy-duty plate with laser-cut, anti-vibration slots Tough Perma-Shield coating reduces friction and heat buildup Technical Specs: Coating Perma-SHIELD Diameter 8″ Teeth 40 COMB Arbor 5/8″ Kerf (K) .083 Plate (P) .063

Thin Kerf requires less power and allows for faster feed rate Laser-Cut Anti-Vibration Slots drastically reduce vibration and sideways movement in the cut extending blade life, and giving a crisp, flawless finish

Combination Tooth Design for Versatility and Accuracy
This thin-kerf blade’s 40 teeth are arranged in groups of five, each of which includes one flat-top raker tooth for fast, accurate ripping. Each flat tooth is followed by four alternating-top-bevel (ATB) teeth that are particularly well suited to crosscutting, and large gullets between the teeth ensure effective chip clearance.

This blade is designed for optimal performance when crosscutting materials that are 3/4 to 3-1/2 inches thick or ripping materials that are 3/8 to 1-1/2 inches thick. It makes quick work of hard- and softwood, plywood, and chipboard. It can also handle laminates or tackle thinner or thicker materials. However, some loss of surface finish may occur when it is used outside its ideal range. It has a 5/8-inch arbor and produces a 0.083 kerf.

And because thin kerf blades remove less material than standard carbide blades, they allow for faster feed times, and they require less horsepower to produce smooth, accurate results when cutting.

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 40 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud’s application-specific TiCo high-density carbide “combination blend.” Formulated to help the blade maintain a sharp cutting edge for longer when faced with a variety of applications, this blend includes just a little bit 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 LU83R008 Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade–8-inch diameter, 5/8-inch arbor, 40-tooth COMBO design.

Freud LU83R008 8-Inch 40 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating