Freud LU71M014 14" High-Production General Purpose Blade

Designed for serious woodworkers, the 14-inch LU71M014 High-Production General-Purpose Blade is a versatile, aggressive blade that can handle high speeds and thick stock. Equally suited to ripping and crosscutting, it pairs a heavy-duty body with 42 teeth featuring TiCo high-density carbide tips. Plus, Freud's unique Silver I.C.E. coating delivers corrosion resistance and reduced heat buildup while guarding against gummy pitch buildup.Alternate-Top-Bevel Tooth Design for Speed and VersatilityThis blade's alternate-top-bevel (ATB) configuration features large teeth that face both left and right, and it delivers a steep, positive hook angle--a setup that's ideal for fast, accurate crosscutting of thick, hard and soft woods as well as general-purpose cutting. Designed for high-production environments where speed is more important than surface quality, it can operate effectively at high feed rates.It's designed for optimal performance when crosscutting materials that are 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches thick, or ripping materials that are 1/4 to 1-1/4 inches thick. If you need it to, the blade can handle working with chipboard, plywood, or laminate, and it can tackle thinner or thicker materials. However, some loss of surface finish may occur when it is used outside its ideal range. It has a 1-inch arbor and produces a 0.165 kerf.Well-Balanced, Anti-Vibration DesignThis 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.High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting PerformanceThis general-purpose saw blade's 42 teeth are finished with tips made from Freud's application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "general purpose blend." This blend offers a mix of improved density, hardness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and impact resistance that's ideally matched to the varied demands placed on a general-use blade.With teeth that start out sharper and deliver improved edge retention, the blade can go longer between sharpening, and will hold up longer--once again, saving you time and money.Silver I.C.E. Coating Resists Corrosion, Heat, and Resin BuildupThis blade is finished with Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating, which resists corrosion for improved performance over time. This unique coating also resists heat buildup, protecting your saw and your work surface and preventing the blade from warping. It also helps prevent resin or "pitch" buildup.Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup means 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 ManufacturingAn 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 BoxLU71M014 Hi-Production General-Purpose Saw Blade--14-inch diameter, 1-inch arbor, 42-tooth design.14" High-Production General Purpose BladeFrom the ManufacturerLU71M series blades are the work horse of the Freud line. These heavy duty general purpose blades are ideal for fast sizing of thick stock in production environments where cutting speed is more important than surface quality. Ripping range is 1/4 to 1-1/4

• Arbor 1", Diameter 14", Grind ATB, Hook Angle 15�, Kerf .165", Plate .118", Teeth 42
• Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide General Purpose Blend for Maximum Performance
• Heavy-Duty Thick Kerf and Plate ensure a stable, flat blade for long cutting life ensure a stable, flat blade for long cutting life
• Positive Hook Angles for fast cutting and easy feed
• Silver Ice Coating resists corrosion and pitch build-up