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Nail Biter Freud recently introduced a spaceage- looking Deck and Framing Blade that can cut through nails without slowing down. In fact, when it cuts through a nail, you don’t even hear the familiar high-pitched whine that usually means you’ve just wasted another blade. According to the manufacturer, the teeth are made from a specially formulated carbide that is more resilient than conventional C-4 carbide and less likely to chip. The 71/4-inch thinkerf blade has multiple slots, designed to keep the blade cool and reduce run out. A “reverse tooth” reportedly clears chips from the kerf, adding to the blade’s ability to cut fast through pressuretreated, green, and wet or frozen framing lumber. For more information, contact Freud, P.O. Box 7187, High Point,