The Freud LU90M010 10 in. Thin Stock Non-Ferrous Metal Blade is a 10-inch table saw blade made for thin aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. This is a table saw blade designed for cutting thin non-ferrous metal stock and plastic extrusions. Model number LU90M010. If you need cleaner cuts in light-gauge aluminum, brass, or copper without the rough edge you get from the wrong blade, this is the right kind of setup.

What makes this blade work is the combination of a 100-tooth count, triple chip grind, and negative 5 degree hook angle. In plain terms, it is set up to cut thin stock smoothly instead of trying to pull the material too aggressively into the blade. That matters when you are working with extrusions and lighter-wall sections where grabbing, distortion, and heavy burrs can ruin the part.

Freud built this blade with its TiCo high-density carbide non-ferrous blend, which is specifically formulated for the different cutting demands of non-ferrous metal. Cutting aluminum, brass, and copper is not the same as cutting wood, and Freud calls that out directly. The tooth material needs to handle impact and hold an edge in applications where softer metals can still be hard on a blade if the geometry is wrong.

The blade also uses Freud's Silver I.C.E. coating to resist corrosion and pitch build-up. That is a practical jobsite feature, not a throwaway spec. A coated blade stays cleaner, runs more consistently, and needs less fuss when you are doing repeated cuts in production work or shop work. The blade is also a thin kerf design, listed at about 0.091 in., which helps reduce material waste and cutting resistance.

This blade is intended for thin stock only, with Freud calling out a maximum wall thickness of 1/16 in. for non-ferrous material. That is important because it tells you exactly where this blade shines and where it does not. It is not a general-purpose saw blade and it is not a wood blade. Freud specifically lists rip wood, crosscut wood, chipboard, plywood, and laminate as not recommended. If your work is mainly cabinet parts or framing lumber, this is the wrong blade. If your work is aluminum trim, brass shapes, copper sections, or plastic extrusions, it is right in its lane.

For fitment, the blade has a 10 in. diameter and a 5/8 in. arbor, which puts it in standard table saw territory as long as your saw accepts those dimensions and your saw's operating limits match the blade. Freud also recommends using a liquid lubricant when cutting non-ferrous materials, such as a light spray every four or five cuts. That extra step helps keep the cut cleaner and reduces the chance of loading the teeth. Freud specifically says wax sticks are not recommended for this blade.

Who should buy it? Metal fabricators, finish carpenters working with aluminum trim, sign and display shops, and serious DIY users who need clean cuts in thin non-ferrous material on a table saw. If you are cutting thin aluminum extrusions and want a purpose-built non-ferrous metal saw blade instead of forcing a wood blade to do the job, this blade makes a lot more sense.

Freud LU90M010 10 in. Thin Stock Non-Ferrous Metal Blade for cleaner aluminum work

This is the kind of specialty blade that makes sense the second you stop trying to cut thin non-ferrous stock with a regular wood blade.

• Who it's for: Anyone cutting thin aluminum, brass, copper, or plastic on a table saw and wanting a cleaner edge with less burr and less drama.
• Why it stands out: The 100-tooth triple chip grind, negative hook angle, and non-ferrous-specific carbide are all pointed at one job, making thin stock cuts smoother and more controlled.
• Worth knowing: This is not a general-purpose blade. Freud says wood products and laminate are not recommended, and the blade is intended for non-ferrous wall thickness up to 1/16 in.

• What materials is this blade designed to cut? It is designed for thin aluminum, brass, copper, plastics, and other non-ferrous metals.
• Can this blade be used for wood cutting? No. Freud lists rip wood, crosscut wood, plywood, chipboard, and laminate as not recommended for this blade.
• What is the maximum material thickness this blade is intended for? Freud lists non-ferrous wall thickness up to 1/16 in.
• What arbor size does it use? This blade uses a 5/8 in. arbor.
• Should lubricant be used when cutting metal with this blade? Yes. Freud recommends a liquid lubricant, applied lightly every four or five cuts.