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I have been very satisfied with every Freud blade I have purchased. Blade delivers smooth cuts even in oak.
It also is one of the quieter blades I have used. The cut edges are very smooth. It cross cut the oak ply beautifully.
I tried Freud blade years ago and wasn't all that impressed. I have cut oak, poplar, maple, beech, MDF and oak veneered plywood. There is not a lot to say about this blade that hasn't been covered already.
No splintering or edge chipping. I will buy this again. A few months ago I needed a blade for my 8 1/2" saw and all the big orange store had that day where Freud.
I was impressed, so when I needed a blade for my 10" I ordered this blade.The cuts are flawless.
That surface is holding up well-- but it might have contributed to the little burn I got on the cherry. I'll go back to this blade. very smooth, and the machines do seem to run quieter. I don't know. I was burning cherry a little when I was cutting tapers with it and I thought the problem might be that the 80T was too much for ripping-- like, I couldn't get a fast enough feed rate. I'm a amateur weekend woodworker.
It works great on either saw. Since I had the blade off, I inspected, and no chipped teeth, and no wear on the red surface. This blade has been on my very cheap Delta plastic bench top table saw where I've abused it. I tried the original Delta 30T ripping blade, and it cut fast, but rough. No heat marks and it still looked new, so cleaning was hardly necessary. I just removed it and put in on my Craftsman sliding compound miter saw.
Overall, it made my inexpensive tools do better.
I use my saw twice a week, however, I have cut probably 200 sheets of plywood with it. I have used mine for a couple of years and it is still sharp. I don't know how long you can use one of these blades.
This blade does require a slightly slower feed rate as you would expect for the number of teeth. When I use a zero clearance insert on my table saw, I get a perfect cut on the top and bottom every time. When I have to cut plywood this is my go to blade.
I could not be happier. It really does a nice job with OSB as well. The results are spectacular and I mean that.
I can't see spending any more money on a blade because the cuts are fantastic.
Therefore, if cutting MDF a good dust collection system is recommended, and a dust mask would probably be a good idea as well if working indoors.All things considered this is an amazing blade, and I am a believer that you really do get what you pay for. The kerf is thin and the stability amazing almost to the point it looks like you cut the wood with a laser.The only drawback or negative experience I had was while cutting MDF it cut the stock so fine that it left a ultra-thin powder sawdust floating through the air. The dust bag on my miter saw typically catches about 75% of the dust, but with the combination of MDF and this blade it didn't stand a chance and at least 70% of the dust simply floated through the air. I wanted a good quality blade for my miter saw to use for trim and find detail work, and this blade has not disappointed. When it comes time to buy my next blade I will have no reservations about picking up another Freud. I wouldn't use this blade for rough cuts however - it is simply too expensive to waste on materials that don't need absolute precision. In truth, I have had good results with a much cheaper 40 tooth blade if I take my time and make a slower cut, but with this 80 tooth Freud there is no need to worry about speed.When cutting materials the edge of the workpiece is actually so smooth I doubt you could improve upon it with 200 grit sandpaper.it is actually that perfect. However if you are looking for a blade that works well for trim such as baseboards, window casings, or crown moldings - this blade is for you.
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