{"product_id":"freud-portable-circular-saw-blade-168mm-diameter-20-tooth-1-8-1-2mm-bore-x-t42-wood","title":"Freud Circular Saw Blade - 168mm Diameter - 42 Tooth - 20mm Bore - Wood - FR08 W005H","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Freud 168mm 42 Tooth Portable Circular Saw Blade is designed for fine cutting applications in solid timber and wood-based materials, delivering clean finishes and precise crosscuts with plunge saws and portable table saws. Ideal for cabinetry, furniture making, and detailed woodworking, this blade provides an excellent balance between finish quality and cutting efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a 42-tooth alternate tooth configuration, this blade is optimised for fine crosscutting in hardwood, softwood, plywood, MDF, and other sheet materials. The higher tooth count helps minimise tear-out and produces cleaner edges, making it well suited to finish-sensitive work and visible surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreud’s premium titanium-cobalt-carbide (TiCo) cutting tips are manufactured in-house to provide exceptional sharpness, wear resistance, and long tool life. This ensures consistently accurate cutting performance even under demanding workshop conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PermaShield coating protects the blade from heat, corrosion, and resin build-up, helping maintain cutting efficiency and prolong blade life. Laser-cut anti-vibration slots minimise operating noise and improve cutting stability, resulting in smoother operation and improved finish quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreud’s Tri-Metal brazing system incorporates a layer of copper between two layers of silver, improving impact resistance and tooth stability during heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from carefully selected high-grade steel, this blade delivers the precision, durability, and reliability expected from Freud, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium circular saw blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for wood and wood-based materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised for fine crosscuts and clean finish quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for plunge saws and portable table saws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42 tooth alternate tooth design for smooth cutting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium Freud TiCo carbide teeth for extended blade life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermaShield coating reduces heat, corrosion, and build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-cut anti-vibration slots for smoother and quieter operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreud Tri-Metal brazing system improves impact resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaser-engraved blade markings for permanent identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwood and softwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine crosscutting applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlywood, MDF, and wood-based panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinetry and furniture making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with saws such as Festool TS60 and CSC SYS50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways ensure the thickness of the riving knife, where fitted, is between the thickness of the blade body and the cutting width of the saw blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutting width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of teeth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTooth shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternate tooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood and wood-based materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Freud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63528397537649,"sku":"FRD-FR08 W005H","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4398\/1472\/files\/HIRES_JPEG_FR_P_CSB_FR08W005H_F03FS13244_frep168_Wood_TOPG.jpg?v=1778025121","url":"https:\/\/hammerroo.co.nz\/products\/freud-portable-circular-saw-blade-168mm-diameter-20-tooth-1-8-1-2mm-bore-x-t42-wood","provider":"Hammer Roo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}