Front view of the red Freud LU87R012 12-inch saw blade featuring 30 teeth, laser-cut anti-vibration vents, and text specifying Thin Kerf Rip for Heavy Duty Ripping with Under-Powered Saws.
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Front view of the red Freud LU87R012 12-inch saw blade featuring 30 teeth, laser-cut anti-vibration vents, and text specifying Thin Kerf Rip for Heavy Duty Ripping with Under-Powered Saws.
Infographic titled Materials displaying samples of compatible wood types including Plywood, Hardwoods, Softwoods, Laminate, and OSB.
Graphic titled Tools displaying icons of compatible machinery including Radial Arm Saw, Stationary Table Saw, and Portable Table Saw.
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Freud Rip Saw Blade LU87R012 12 Inch 1 Arbor (30T FTG TiCo Carbide 0.094 Thin Kerf 20 Hook Angle Perma-SHIELD Hardwood Glue Line Ripping Slicer)

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SKU: LU87R012
$65.79 USD

Description

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Professional-Grade 12 Inch 30-Tooth Thin Kerf Heavy-Duty Rip Saw Blade

The Freud LU87R012 12-Inch 30-Tooth Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade serves as a high-efficiency wood ripping disc engineered to produce square, glue-line ready edges in thick hardwoods, softwoods, and rough-sawn lumber. Formulated with TiCo high-density titanium cobalt ripping carbide tips ground in a Flat Top Grind (FTG) profile, this 1-inch arbor blade operates on table saws and radial arm saws. Featuring an aggressive 20-degree positive hook angle, a 0.094-inch thin kerf, and a thermal red Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating, the unit decreases motor load by up to 33 percent while maintaining rapid feed rates in stock thicknesses ranging from 3/4 inch to 2-3/4 inches without board scorching.

Best Used For:

  • Glue-Line Hardwood Ripping: Executing true, square-edged rip cuts in thick oak, maple, and walnut stock for immediate edge-gluing without joint planing.
  • Rough-Sawn Lumber Dimensioning: Slicing unplaned hardwoods and softwoods cleanly with reduced feed resistance and fast chip evacuation.
  • Flat-Bottomed Trenching & Grooving: Milling clean-bottomed kerf slots and straight rip grooves on table saws utilizing the FTG tooth profile.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Thin Kerf Design (0.094 in.): Removes minimal material to increase effective cutting power by over 33% on saws under 3 horsepower.
  • Flat Top Grind (FTG) Tooth Geometry: Square tooth grind creates flat-bottomed kerf cuts and ejects large wood chips efficiently.
  • 20° Aggressive Positive Hook Angle: Pulls dense lumber through the blade effortlessly for rapid feed speed in thick stock.
  • TiCo High-Density Ripping Carbide: Specialized micro-grain carbide formulation holds sharp edge profiles against dense wood resins.
  • Perma-SHIELD Non-Stick Thermal Coating: Protective red fluoropolymer coating guards against extreme friction heat, pitch gumming, and core rust.
  • Precision Laser-Cut Tensioned Body: Computer-milled 0.071-inch alloy steel body maintains rotational flatness for wobble-free cuts.

What's Included

  • (1) Freud LU87R012 12" 30-Tooth Thin Kerf Heavy-Duty Rip Saw Blade with 1" Arbor

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Freud Tools
Model Number SKU LU87R012
Tool Classification Thin Kerf Heavy-Duty Rip Saw Blade
Blade Outer Diameter 12.00 in.
Arbor Hole Specification 1.00 in. Round
Total Tooth Count 30 Teeth
Tooth Grind Geometry FTG (Flat Top Grind)
Cutter Tip Composition TiCo™ High-Density Titanium Cobalt Carbide
Cutting Kerf Width 0.094 in. (2.4 mm)
Core Plate Thickness 0.071 in. (1.8 mm)
Hook Angle Geometry 20° Positive Hook Angle
Recommended Depth of Cut 0.75 in. to 2.75 in. (3/4 in. to 2-3/4 in.)
Surface Finish Treatment Perma-SHIELD® Non-Stick Fluoropolymer Red Coating
Recommended Motor Power Under 3 HP Saws
Primary Machine Compatibility 12-Inch Table Saws & Radial Arm Saws
Target Material Substrates Hardwood Lumber, Softwoods, Rough-Sawn Timber, Oak, Pine

Pro-Tip: When ripping 8/4 or 10/4 thick hardwood stock on a table saw under 3 horsepower, ensure your table saw splitter or riving knife is precisely aligned with the 0.094-inch thin kerf path. A properly aligned riving knife prevents dense internal wood stresses from pinching the back of the blade, letting the 20-degree hook angle feed stock smoothly for glue-line ready cuts.