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    A couple of months ago I brought a Freud saw blade (LU3A 0300 96), I'd never heard of then before this, cost $190 or there about, bit hexxy but I'm very impressed with its performance.

    To date I've cut a pack (25 sheets) of double side melamine boards and every cut is crisp, clean and sharp (to cut you) on both the top and underside, no chipping or underside breakout.

    The teeth have razor sharp points on the outside edge and when cutting form quite a deep internal V.

    I'm very impressed.

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    I have 3 Freud Saw Blades too and I am very happy with them.
    Visit my website at www.myFineWoodWork.com

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    I recently started using their ripping blade. It replaced the infinity combo I had been using.
    What a difference...the Freud out performs the infinity, even the crosscut is as good... The main reason I changed was because the infinity couldnt handle deep rip cuts (although infinity claims it will rip easily)
    The freud also has a flat finish, which is nice when I make tenons
    All in all, very happy with it. Thumbs up from me too

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    I recently bought an infinity combo blade - and wasn't impressed with it while ripping - just some old hardwood. It burned it quite a bit. This surprised me, after using a Freud blade.

    It's back to my Freud for ripping. It's a great blade. I was just concerned that it's a thin kerf blade. When I got it, I thought I was doing the right thing, but since have read that thin kerf blades can overheat and flex. Personally, I don't think it's ever happened to me. I don't mill up huge stock. It works great for me.
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    The Freud 8" dado set is magic. Cleaner and faster than a router and immensly variable in cutting width.

    Pusser

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    Freud in my TS
    Freud in my CS
    Freud dado set.

    They are the bee's knees. I can get glue-line rips right off the TS.
    Cheers,

    Bob



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    Has anyone used the new Freud Premier Fusion 40T blade? From what the adverts say, this seems to be a very good combination blade. A bit exxy at $170 tho.
    Les

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    Feud have got a new blade out called the Glue Line blade comes in plain and teflon coated ,will leave a finish that does not have to be reworked (jointed etc)before glue up.

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    The drama with Freud blades is the Carbide is very soft compared to other brands. Generally 1 to 2 sharpens if your very lucky and there knackered.

    AKE and Leitz are pretty exy for the home user ($250+) but last a hell of alot longer than Freud.

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    Hi Rod,
    I am trying to find a supplier for the Freud Pro blades, Mine lasted many years on my compound mitre saw, then my saw Dr dropped it and had to replace a tooth, now it cuts like s&*^ . I need a LP30m 025, 250x2,8/1.8x30. Z40HW.
    I honestly could not fault this blade.

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    If you have a half decent saw with no runout it is well worth the investment to purchase a couple of Freud blades. I have been using CMT's which I thought were pretty good but the Freud leaves them for dead.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mobyturns View Post
    If you have a half decent saw with no runout it is well worth the investment to purchase a couple of Freud blades. I have been using CMT's which I thought were pretty good but the Freud leaves them for dead.
    I have an Electra Beckum compound mitre saw, smooth and accurate but where oh where can I buy a Freud blades please, you are 3 hours south of me in Greenville.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallnut View Post
    Hi Rod,
    I am trying to find a supplier for the Freud Pro blades, Mine lasted many years on my compound mitre saw, then my saw Dr dropped it and had to replace a tooth, now it cuts like s&*^ . I need a LP30m 025, 250x2,8/1.8x30. Z40HW.
    I honestly could not fault this blade.
    I was going to offer to post you one from here in Canada, but unfortunately it seems the US and Canada only use 5/8" arbor blades.

    Also, that particular Freud blade may have been replaced with a different model. have a look at these links to different ranges of Freud blades
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    regards from Alberta, Canada

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    Bunnings & Total Tools carry a limited range of Diablo blades. I have trialled the "Fine Finish" 60T in the 254 mm size - I'm very happy with it. At $90 its reasonable value.

    I'm not 100% sure if there is any connection between Freud & Diablo but "Diablo's premium manufacturing facilities for saw blades are located in Udine, Italy." & Freud "Cutting Tools are made Italy and Switzerland." Websites have very similar architecture & appearance etc

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    I too have a set of Freud Dado Blades and they are excellent....got them off Amazon at about 70% the price of the cheapest set I could find in Australia..

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