{"product_id":"freud-12-inches-plastic-blade-lu94m012","title":"Freud 12\" Plastic Blade - Teeth: 96, Arbor: 1\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreud 12\" Plastic Cutting Saw Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialty circular saw blade engineered for clean, precise cuts through plexiglass, plastics, laminate, and chipboard. With 96 teeth, a 1\" arbor, and a Modified Triple Chip Grind tooth design, this 12-inch blade delivers the smooth, chip-free results that plastic fabrication and finishing work demand. Crafted in Italy and designed for use on miter saws, radial arm saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, it handles a depth of cut ranging from 1\/4\" to 1 5\/8\" - making it a versatile choice for professional shops and demanding job sites alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Plastic Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e - this advanced carbide formulation is specifically optimized for cutting plastic materials, delivering maximum performance and longer-lasting edge retention compared to general-purpose carbide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModified Triple Chip Grind (MTCG) Tooth Design\u003c\/strong\u003e - enables material to remain cool while cutting, eliminating melting - so your cut edges stay crisp and clean without the heat distortion that ruins plastic workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNegative Hook Angle of -3 deg.\u003c\/strong\u003e - produces a superior finish without grabbing the material, reducing the risk of chipping, cracking, or kickback when working with brittle plastics and acrylics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Ice Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e - resists corrosion and pitch build-up on the blade body, keeping the plate cleaner during use and extending the working life of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96-Tooth Configuration on a 12\" Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e - the high tooth count produces finer, smoother cuts through plexiglass and plastic sheet goods, minimizing the need for secondary finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\" Arbor with a.110\" Kerf and.087\" Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e - the thin kerf design reduces material waste and demands less effort from your saw motor, while the precise plate thickness ensures stable, vibration-reduced cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with Multiple Tool Types\u003c\/strong\u003e - fits miter saws, radial arm saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws, so one blade covers a wide range of shop equipment setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MTCG tooth geometry keeps cutting temperatures low, which is the single most important factor when sawing plastics - no melting, no gumming, no ruined edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe -3 deg. negative hook angle controls material feed, reducing grabbing on brittle sheet plastics and laminates, which translates directly into safer, more controlled cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Silver Ice Coating actively resists pitch build-up, meaning less cleaning downtime between cuts and a longer usable life from a single blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith compatibility across four tool categories - miter saws, radial arm saws, stationary table saws, and portable table saws - this specialty blade adapts to the tools already in your workspace rather than requiring a dedicated machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArbor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKerf:\u003c\/strong\u003e.110\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlate:\u003c\/strong\u003e.087\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e -3 deg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plexiglass and Plastics. 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