Meet the Freud LU97R012 — a 12-inch, double-sided laminate/melamine blade designed to extend life and deliver an pristine finish on laminates, melamine, and veneered plywood. Its thoughtful construction provides top-to-bottom consistency, so you can trust every cut to look as good as the last without resorting to scoring blades.

Key benefits:

• Double-sided precision ensures a flawless finish on both sides of each cut, eliminating the need for additional scoring passes and saving time on every project.
• Laser-cut anti-vibration design makes the plate acoustically dead, dramatically reducing sideways edge movement that can cause chipping in manmade materials like laminates.
• Extended blade life and superior edge quality thanks to optimized geometry tailored for laminate and melamine workpieces.
• Reduced chipping on veneered plywood and melamine panels, giving you cleaner edges straight from the cut.
• No scoring blade required — streamlined setup and faster turnaround with consistently excellent results.

This blade is ideal for cabinetmakers, hobbyists, and shop professionals who frequently cut laminates for countertops, cabinetry, furniture, and decorative panels. If you regularly work with melamine-coated panels or veneered plywood, the LU97R012 helps you achieve showroom-worthy edges with less effort and fewer passes.

Why choose this blade? It’s purpose-built for manmade laminates, balancing durability with a finish that rivals traditional cutting methods. The LU97R012 delivers dependable performance on top and bottom surfaces, making it a smart, practical addition to any laminate-focused toolkit.