Freud LU79R007 7-1/4 in. 60-Tooth Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Blade Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Plywood
- Laminate
- Melamine
- Fine finish
A 7-1/4 in. 60-tooth Hi-ATB blade that scores the surface first for chip-free edges in plywood, melamine, and laminate, with anti-vibration slots for straight, quiet cuts. It shines on veneered ply and delicate molding. But it costs roughly double a framing blade, runs slow and can burn in thick stock, and the fine tips chip on a hidden nail.
Pros
- 60 Hi-ATB teeth score the surface first for genuinely chip-free plywood and melamine edges
- Anti-vibration slots keep the plate flat and quiet for straighter finish cuts
- Handles veneered ply, laminate, and delicate molding that tear out on lower-tooth blades
Cons
- Costs roughly double a general framing blade for a single-purpose job
- 60 teeth and shallow gullets make it slow and prone to burning in thick solid stock
- Fine Hi-ATB tips are fragile; one hidden nail or staple can chip them
Specifications
| Teeth | 60T Hi-ATB |
|---|---|
| Arbor | 5/8 in |
| Kerf | 0.059 in (thin) |
| Material | Carbide-tipped |
| Diameter | 7-1/4 in |
| Best cut | Splinter-free plywood / melamine |