Freud LU88R010
Score: 92/100
CMT 215.050.10
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Freud LU88R010 is a high-performance 10-inch thin kerf circular saw blade designed for smooth, fine-finish crosscuts in hardwoods and plywood. Its 60 ATB teeth and 15° hook angle enable faster feed rates and smoother cuts, while the thin kerf design reduces power draw significantly. It is best suited for hobbyists with underpowered saws and professionals requiring chip-free crosscuts.
The CMT 215.050.10 is an industrial-grade 10-inch combination circular saw blade featuring a 4ATB+1TCG tooth configuration designed for versatile ripping and crosscutting of soft/hard woods, plywood, and chipboard. It utilizes heavy-gauge German steel with a PTFE Orange Shield coating to ensure durability and reduced drag, though the thicker kerf may waste more material. It is best suited for professional woodworkers needing a single blade for mixed tasks with a focus on clean finishes.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
254 mmbest | 254 mmbest | |
15.875 mmbest | 15.875 mmbest | |
7,000 RPMbest | 7,000 RPMbest | |
60best | 50 | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.286 mmbest | 3.2 mm |
15 degreesbest | 12 degrees | |
256.54 mmbest | — | |
1.803 mm | 2.21 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Fit & Compatibility(1) | ||
Compatible Materials | Hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, chipboard, laminates, moldings | Wood |
Dimensions(1) | ||
Blade Thickness (mm) | 1.8034 mm | 2.21 mm |
Product Basics(4) | ||
Product Type | Thin Kerf Fine Finish Crosscut Blade | Combination |
Material | TiCo™ HI-Density Carbide | Steel |
Warranty | Freud Limited Tooling Warranty | Full Replacement |
Weight (g) | 775.65 g | 907 g |
Cutting Performance(4) | ||
Number of Teeth | 60 | 50 |
Kerf Width (mm) | 2.286 mm | 3.2 mm |
Hook Angle (degrees) | 15 degrees | 12 degrees |
Coating | Perma-SHIELD™ Non-Stick | PTFE |
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Freud LU88R010 for its superior chip-free performance on hardwoods like oak and plywood.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the blade for producing buttery smooth cuts on hardwoods like cherry and maple, often noting that no sanding is required afterward.
Professional reviewers and product guides position the CMT 215.050.10 as a top-tier combination blade that ranks first in its class for clean cuts, versatility, and finish quality.
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“Buttery smooth cuts on cherry and maple-no sanding needed”
“Revived my old 7.5 amp table saw-cuts like a beast”
“Stays sharp after 50+ cuts through oak plywood”
