Workbench notes

Freud Blog for Blades, Bits, and Tool Setup

Read short notes about accessory selection, material matching, router setup, drill choices, and dealer conversations.

2026-08-13

I Used to Buy the Cheapest Saw Blades. It Cost Us $640.

A purchasing manager explains why cheap cutting tools are the most expensive option — and how a $640 saw blade failure changed the way our shop buys Freud saw blades, router bits, and drill bits.