Question 1

What's the difference between a combination and a general purpose blade?

Accepted Answer

Combination blades are designed to crosscut and rip. General Purpose blades can be used for most wood cutting applications including plywood, laminated wood and melamine.

Question 2

Will the Dial-A-Width Dado fit on my saw?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately there are too many saws for us to keep a list of what these specifications are for every machine and be able to keep it up to date with changes made by the manufacturers, but with some quick measurements you can determine if your saw is capable of running the Dial-A-Width. Click here for instructions.

Question 3

Do you have any instructional material on how to use your router bits?

Accepted Answer

Freud includes an instructional poster and DVD in some of the router bit sets. These sets include: Wide Crown Molding, French Doors, Entry & Interior Door, and Raised Panel Doors, etc. We also have instructional documents available on our downloads page.

Question 4

What speed setting should I use with my Freud router bit?

Accepted Answer

You can find our feed and speed chart in the router bits section of our downloads page

Question 5

Do you have owners manual and guides on your site?

Accepted Answer

You may find all of our product manuals on our Downloads page.

Question 6

Does Freud offer sharpening services for their blades, bits and cutters?

Accepted Answer

No. However, we recommend that you check out our certified sharpening centers list for our certified sharpeners.

Question 7

I live in Australia. Who can I contact to find a dealer?

Accepted Answer

You will need to contact our office in Australia, Major Woodworking. They are located in Padstow and can be contacted by calling 02-9708-3154.

Question 8

I live in Europe. Who can I contact to find a dealer?

Accepted Answer

You will need to contact our office in Italy. They are located in Udine and an be contacted through their web site at www.freud.it or by calling +390432551411.

Question 9

I live in the UK. Who can I contact to find a dealer?

Accepted Answer

You can contact our office in the UK. They are located in Leeds and can be contacted through their web site at www.freudtooling.co.uk or by calling +44 0113-245-3737.

Question 10

Can I buy tools direct from Freud?

Accepted Answer

We do not sell direct. Freud sells only through authorized online partners. You may also find your closest dealer with our dealer locator or by calling our customer service department at 800-334-4107 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST.

Question 11

How do I register my tool?

Accepted Answer

Email your name, address, phone number, date of purchase, place of purchase, item purchased, and the serial number if it is a power tool, to customerservice@freudtools.com and we will register it for you.

Question 12

How do you pronounce the name Freud?

Accepted Answer

Freud is pronounced "froid" the same as famous Psychologist Sigmond Freud. The company name is actually from an Italian abbreviation of two words Fre short for Fresa (Cutter) and the abbreviation Ud for the city where we were founded Udine, to make "Freud" or "Cutters from Udine."

Question 13

Where are Freud tools manufactured?

Accepted Answer

Cutting Tools are made Italy and Switzerland.

Question 14

How do I find out who sells Freud products near me?

Accepted Answer

You can enter in your zip code in our dealer locator. Also, Freud products are available for purchase through our online partners.

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