{"product_id":"freud-14-inches-carbide-tipped-saw-blade-for-crosscutting-lu5e1171","title":"Freud 14\" Carbide Tipped Saw Blade for Crosscutting - Teeth: 120, Kerf: 3mm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreud 14-inch Carbide Tipped Saw Blade for Crosscutting\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-engineered cutting tool built for demanding work in aluminum, plastics, brass, copper, and vinyl. Designed to deliver clean, chip-free results with a 120-tooth configuration and a 3mm kerf, this blade is purpose-built for use on miter saws, stationary table saws, and double miter saws where surface quality and dimensional accuracy are critical. Whether you are cutting non-ferrous metals or synthetic sheet materials, Freud engineering delivers the precision and durability professionals rely on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiCo Hi-Density Carbide formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Freud's exclusive blend of TiCo Hi-Density Carbide is specifically designed for each cutting application to maximize cutting life and material finish, meaning fewer blade changes and consistently cleaner cuts across aluminum, brass, copper, plastic, and vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Chip Grind (TCG) tooth geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e - The TCG grind pattern is optimized for non-ferrous metals and plastics, reducing the risk of chipping and grabbing so cuts stay smooth and controlled even in harder materials like brass and copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver I.C.E. Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e - Freud's own Silver I.C.E. Coating reduces heat, build up, and eliminates rust and corrosion to maximize the life of the blade, protecting your investment over an extended service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Vibration design\u003c\/strong\u003e - The anti-vibration design eliminates movement and reduces vibration for flawless cuts, resulting in straighter, more accurate kerfs with less operator fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Metal Brazing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tri-Metal Brazing gives the tooth superior bond strength and protects the carbide tooth by giving it increased flexibility and impact resistance, which is especially important when cutting harder non-ferrous materials at sustained speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Tolerance Precision Plate Grinding and Tensioning\u003c\/strong\u003e - Freud's Hi-Tolerance Precision Plate Grinding and Tensioning features a laser cut blade body from 48 Rockwell steel plate - the world's highest quality steel - that remains flat and true over the lifetime of the blade, for ultimate accuracy in delicate and coated materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 deg. 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Coating actively fights heat buildup, rust, and corrosion, helping the blade maintain peak performance over an extended service life compared to uncoated alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock-solid tooth retention for demanding materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tri-Metal Brazing provides superior bond strength, flexibility, and impact resistance at every carbide tip - critical when cutting harder non-ferrous metals where tooth loss or micro-fractures can compromise both safety and finish quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility across multiple machine types:\u003c\/strong\u003e This blade is rated for use on miter saws, stationary table saws, and double miter saws with a standard 5\/8-inch bore diameter, offering versatile setup options across a range of shop configurations.\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 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeeth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKerf:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 deg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e TCG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miter Saw; Stationary Table Saw; Double Miter Saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic; Vinyl; Aluminum; Brass; Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproved Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosscutting aluminum extrusions, flat bar, and sheet on a miter saw or table saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting brass and copper tubing, bar stock, and sheet with a stationary table saw or double miter saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting plastic sheet, vinyl trim, and related synthetic materials requiring a clean, chip-free edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction and finish cutting of non-ferrous metals where surface quality and dimensional accuracy are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials is this 14-inch saw blade designed to cut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThis blade is designed for cutting plastic, vinyl, aluminum, brass, and copper. 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