Freud Cut Off Saw Blade LU74R012 12 Inch 1 Arbor (96T Hi-ATB TiCo Carbide 0.091 Thin Kerf Silver ICE Molding Millwork Wood Fine Crosscutter)

Contractor-Grade 12 Inch 96-Tooth Thin Kerf Fine Crosscut Saw Blade

The Freud LU74R012 12-Inch 96-Tooth Thin Kerf Cut-Off Blade operates as a precision wood finishing disc engineered to produce polished, glass-smooth crosscut edges in hard and soft woods, architectural moldings, cabinet millwork, and picture frames. Formulated with TiCo high-density titanium cobalt carbide teeth in a 25-degree High Alternate Top Bevel (Hi-ATB) grind with Axial Shear Face geometry, this 1-inch arbor blade functions on miter saws, radial arm saws, and upcut production saws. Featuring a 0.091-inch thin kerf profile, a 0-degree neutral hook angle, laser-cut anti-vibration slots, and a Silver I.C.E. non-stick cooling coating, the unit reduces cutting drag while preventing pitch resin accumulation and core thermal distortion.

Best Used For:

• Architectural Millwork & Cabinet Molding: Executing splinter-free miter cuts on pre-finished hardwood crown moldings, casing, and decorative trim.
• Hardwood Crosscutting & Joinery Slicing: Slicing dense oak, maple, walnut, and cherry components (1/4-inch to 1-5/8-inch thickness) with mirror-like finish quality.
• Picture Framing & Fine Trim Production: Cutting delicate mitered corners on stained wood moldings and picture frame stock with zero face tearout.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 25° Hi-ATB Axial Shear Face Grind: High bevel tooth geometry shears and polishes wood fibers smoothly to eliminate sanding and material rework.
• TiCo High-Density Crosscut Carbide: Custom micro-grain carbide formulation delivers extended edge retention and cutting sharpness across abrasive woods.
• Silver I.C.E. Non-Stick Thermal Barrier: Industrial Cooling Element coating guards against thermal heat expansion, resin gumming, and corrosion.
• Thin Kerf Design (0.091 in.): Reduces physical material footprint to maximize torque efficiency on lower-horsepower jobsite saws.
• Laser-Cut Anti-Vibration Slots: Body slots damp harmonic resonance and vibration, yielding chatter-free cuts without blade stabilizers.
• 48 Rockwell Hardened Steel Plate: Precision-tensioned 0.071-inch steel body maintains flatness and true linear tracking under continuous production loads.

What's Included

• (1) Freud LU74R012 12" 96-Tooth Thin Kerf Ultimate Cut-Off Saw Blade with 1" Arbor

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools Model Number SKU LU74R012 Tool Classification Thin Kerf Fine Crosscut Saw Blade Blade Outer Diameter 12.00 in. Arbor Hole Specification 1.00 in. Round Total Tooth Count 96 Teeth Tooth Grind Geometry Hi-ATB (25° High Alternate Top Bevel) Cutter Tip Composition TiCo™ High-Density Titanium Cobalt Carbide Cutting Kerf Width 0.091 in. (2.3 mm) Core Plate Thickness 0.071 in. (1.8 mm) Hook Angle Geometry 0° Neutral Hook Angle Recommended Depth of Cut 0.25 in. to 1.625 in. (1/4 in. to 1-5/8 in.) Surface Finish Treatment Silver I.C.E.™ Non-Stick Industrial Cooling Coating Core Body Hardness Rating 48 Rockwell Steel Primary Machine Compatibility 12-Inch Miter Saws, Radial Arm Saws & Upcut Cut-Off Saws Target Material Substrates Hardwood, Softwood, Crown Molding, Architectural Millwork, Frame Stock

Pro-Tip: When cutting delicate pre-finished hardwood crown molding or picture frame stock on a miter saw, hold the stock firmly against the fence and feed the blade at a steady, moderate pace. Allowing the 96 Hi-ATB axial shear carbide teeth to shear through the material smoothly at a 0-degree hook angle ensures glass-like cut surfaces without backside tearout.