HighlineXP Carbide Sawblade for General Purpose / Rips & Crosscuts
The HighlineXP Carbide Sawblade is your go-to everyday blade for clean, smooth cuts across fine finishes, ripping, crosscutting, and more. Built with premium carbide teeth and optimized tooth geometry, it delivers consistent performance, reduced tear-out, and long blade life.
Ideal for: solid hardwoods and softwoods, raw wood-based panels, and laminated wood-based panels.
Why it works: smooth cuts, low vibration, and reliable performance for professional results — cut after cut. Fully re-sharpenable up to 8–10 times.
Product Details
| Applications | General Purpose, Rips, Crosscuts |
|---|---|
| Cutting Edge | Carbide Grade HLB 06 |
| Machine Types | Table Saw, Miter Saw, Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Radial Arm Saw |
| Material Types | Solid Hard & Softwood, Raw & Laminated Wood-Based Panels |
Specifications by SKU
| Specification | 80507568 | 80507569 |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Diameter | 10" | 12" |
| Body Diameter | 10" | — |
| Body Thickness (b) | 1.8mm | 1.8mm |
| Bore Diameter (Ø d) | 5/8" | 1" |
| Cut Type | General Purpose / Rips & Crosscuts | General Purpose / Rips & Crosscuts |
| Cut Width (B) | 2.5mm / .098" | 2.5mm / .098" |
| Number Of Teeth (z) | 40 | 44 |
| Tooth Shape-Style | 15 degree ATB | 30 degree ATB |
Specifications
Leuco HighlineXP Carbide Sawblade for General Purpose Rips and Crosscuts – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leuco HighlineXP Carbide Sawblade for General Purpose Rips and Crosscuts?
It is a Leuco carbide-tipped circular saw blade engineered to handle both ripping and crosscutting in one general-purpose blade for woodworking saws.
What is this blade used for?
It is used for general-purpose ripping and crosscutting in solid wood and wood-based panels, including hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, MDF, particleboard, and melamine-faced panels.
Who is this blade designed for?
Cabinet shops, millwork operations, custom woodworkers, and production facilities that want a single versatile blade for mixed rip and crosscut work without changing blades between operations.
Is this a complete saw, or just the blade?
This is the saw blade only. It is a tooling component installed on a compatible saw and does not include the saw, arbor, scoring blade, or accessories.
What is a general-purpose blade and when should I use it?
A general-purpose blade is engineered to balance rip and crosscut performance. Use it when you frequently switch between ripping and crosscutting and prefer one versatile blade over swapping between dedicated rip and crosscut tooling.
How is this different from a dedicated rip or crosscut blade?
Dedicated rip blades prioritize feed speed and chip clearance for cuts along the grain; dedicated crosscut or finish blades prioritize splinter-free cuts across the grain or in panels. The general-purpose HighlineXP blends both behaviors for mixed-use cutting.
What types of saws is it compatible with?
Table saws, sliding table saws, panel saws, and similar woodworking saws that match the blade’s diameter, arbor, kerf clearance, and recommended RPM. Confirm machine specifications before purchase.
Can this blade cut aluminum or non-ferrous metals?
No. The HighlineXP general-purpose blade is engineered for wood and wood-based panels. Cutting aluminum or non-ferrous material requires a blade specifically designed for non-ferrous use.
What materials does it cut best?
Hardwoods, softwoods, plywood, MDF, particleboard, and melamine-faced panels for both ripping and crosscutting tasks.
Why does general-purpose tooth geometry matter?
General-purpose geometry is balanced for clean crosscuts and efficient ripping in one blade, reducing blade changes and supporting consistent results across mixed cutting tasks.
What is included with this product?
The saw blade only. Saws, arbor adapters, bushings, stiffeners, scoring blades, and accessories are not included unless specifically listed in the product details.
What is not included?
Saws, arbor adapters, scoring blades, dado sets, blade stabilizers, sharpening services, and accessories.
Can this be used as a replacement blade for an existing saw?
Yes, when the saw’s diameter, arbor size, kerf clearance, and RPM rating match the blade’s specifications. Verify the saw manufacturer’s recommendations before installation.
How should it be installed?
Install per the saw manufacturer’s instructions. Verify direction of rotation, fully seat the blade against the arbor flange, and torque the arbor nut to the saw maker’s spec. Always disconnect power before changing blades.
What is the proper feed speed and RPM?
Match feed speed and RPM to the saw manufacturer’s recommendations and the material being cut. Improper feed or RPM reduces blade life and cut quality.
How do I extend blade life?
Use the correct feed speed and RPM, keep the blade clean of pitch and resin, avoid cutting nails or staples, and have the blade resharpened by a qualified service when cut quality drops.
Does Centex Industrial Tool offer resharpening for this blade?
Centex Industrial Tool supports resharpening and tooling service for compatible blades. Confirm service availability for your specific blade size and configuration.
Will it work as an add-on or upgrade to my existing tooling lineup?
Yes. It can be added to an existing tooling lineup as a single versatile blade for mixed rip and crosscut work, as long as the blade specifications match the saw and intended materials.
Does Centex Automation support this blade after purchase?
Centex Automation supports product selection, application guidance, replacement, and Centex Industrial Tool services such as resharpening for compatible blades.
Why choose the genuine Leuco HighlineXP general-purpose blade through Centex Automation?
Genuine Leuco general-purpose tooling delivers balanced rip and crosscut performance, predictable life between sharpenings, and reliable results on production woodworking equipment. Sourcing through Centex Automation adds direct application support and Centex Industrial Tool service options to protect uptime and finish quality.