DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim vs. DeWalt 10” x 60T

Looking for a new table saw blade? Compare the benefits of the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim and DeWalt 10” x 60T and make a smart purchase!

Let’s compare these two DeWalt table saw blades: the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim and the DeWalt 10” x 60T.

Features & Benefits

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Size

Both table saw blades have a 10” diameter and fit on a 5/8” diameter arbor. Typical table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can accept blades up to 10” in diameter. Thus, both blades should be generally usable on many saws.

The 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim cuts a 0.098” (thin) kerf. The 10” x 60T is 0.071” thick and cuts a 0.095” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” refers to the width of the cut that the blade leaves in the material being cut.)

A kerf under 1/8” is known as a “thin” kerf. Thin kerfs waste less material than full-kerf blades and make it easier for saws to cut through thick or hard wood. Most, but not all, table saws can work with thin-kerf blades. Make sure your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can take place.

Teeth

Both saw blades have teeth in an ATB configuration. The 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim has 40 C4 carbide teeth. The 10” x 60T has 60 carbide teeth.

Blades having 40 to 60 teeth are typically considered general-purpose blades. They will do an adequate job at rip cuts as well as crosscuts, but not quite as well as a blade designed for those cuts.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a sloped shape rather than being straight across. This design allows them to slice through wood rather than chewing out chunks, resulting in cleaner crosscuts. ATB teeth do have a tendency to break more frequently than flat-top teeth.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim:

Pros

Thick C4 carbide teeth with a precision finish
Very clean crosscuts
Good performance ripping hardwood and cutting plywood
More durable than blades with higher ATB tooth angle
Quiet when cutting, not much louder than when spinning
No chip-out when cutting material like melamine

Cons

Teeth are somewhat brittle and can be damaged if hitting nails or if used on metal
Some customers received blades with a noticeable warp or wobble

For the 10” x 60T:

Pros

Minimal chip-out even on melamine
Clean cuts with little burning
Does an adequate job at ripping (albeit at slower feed)
Good value when purchasing 2-pack

Cons

Difficult to resharpen more than a couple times, so will need replacing
The yellow coating can rub off on workpieces

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim with other products

and comparisons of the DeWalt 10” x 60T with other products

	DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim	DeWalt 10” x 60T

Brand	DeWalt	DeWalt
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness		0.071”
Kerf	0.098”	0.095”
Tooth Count	40	60
Tooth Config	ATB	ATB
Tooth Material	C4 carbide	carbide
Rake		7°
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Pros	Thick C4 carbide teeth with a precision finish Very clean crosscuts Good performance ripping hardwood and cutting plywood More durable than blades with higher ATB tooth angle Quiet when cutting, not much louder than when spinning No chip-out when cutting material like melamine	Minimal chip-out even on melamine Clean cuts with little burning Does an adequate job at ripping (albeit at slower feed) Good value when purchasing 2-pack
Cons	Teeth are somewhat brittle and can be damaged if hitting nails or if used on metal Some customers received blades with a noticeable warp or wobble	Difficult to resharpen more than a couple times, so will need replacing The yellow coating can rub off on workpieces
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