DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim vs. Freud 10” x 24T

Let’s take a look at these two table saw blades: the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim and the Freud 10” x 24T.

Features & Benefits

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Size

Both saw blades are 10” in diameter and have a 5/8” arbor hole. Most table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can accommodate blades up to 10” in diameter. So both products should be widely compatible with many saws.

The 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim has a 0.098” (thin) kerf. The 10” x 24T is 0.087” thick and has a 1/8” (full) kerf. (The term “kerf” refers to the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

A 1/8” kerf is considered a “full” kerf and should work with most table saws. On lower-powered saws, a full-kerf blade might cause the saw to struggle with thicker or harder material, compared with a thin-kerf blade.

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

Teeth

The 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim has 40 C4 carbide teeth in an ATB configuration. The 10” x 24T has 24 TiCo high-density carbide teeth in a flat configuration.

Blades with fewer than 40 teeth are typically geared towards ripping wood lengthwise. For crosscuts or general-purpose use, you might consider blades with a higher tooth count. Blades with between 40 and 60 teeth are generally considered general-purpose blades. They will be adequate for both ripping and crosscutting, but not quite like a blade specifically made for those cuts.

Flat-top (or FT) teeth are cut straight across, with no bevel. They are designed for fast ripping with the grain. Flat teeth do not make clean crosscuts, because they tend to chew through wood rather than slice it.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth are cut on a bevel rather than being flat across. This shape lets them slice through wood rather than tearing out chunks, resulting in cleaner crosscuts. They do tend to be less durable than flat-top teeth.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DeWalt:

For the Freud:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim with other products

	DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim	Freud 10” x 24T
Brand	DeWalt	Freud
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness		0.087”
Kerf	0.098”	1/8”
Tooth Count	40	24
Tooth Config	ATB	flat
Tooth Material	C4 carbide	TiCo high-density carbide
Rake		20°
Expansion Slots
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	Many cuts are ready to glue right off the saw Flat-top teeth allow cutting dadoes and other grooves with perfectly flat bottoms Cuts smoothly even in lower-powered table saws Very quiet operation
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	Some reports of chipped teeth upon arrival or shortly after use One customer reported the kerf is wider than specified, making for sloppy 1/8” grooves
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