DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim vs. Freud 10” x 80T

Thinking about a new table saw blade? Compare the features of the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim and Freud 10” x 80T and make an informed purchase!

Let’s take a look at these two table saw blades: the DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim and the Freud 10” x 80T.

Features & Benefits

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Size

Both blades are 10” in diameter and have a 5/8” arbor hole. Typical table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can accommodate blades up to 10” in diameter. So both products should be generally usable on many saws.

Both saw blades have a 0.098” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” means the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

A kerf smaller than 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 material. Most, but not all, table saws can take thin-kerf blades. Make sure your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can occur.

Teeth

Both table saw blades have teeth in an ATB configuration. The 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim has 40 C4 carbide teeth. The 10” x 80T has 80 TiCo high-density carbide teeth.

Blades with 40-60 teeth are generally termed general-purpose blades. They will be adequate for both rip cuts and crosscuts, but not quite like a blade purpose-made for these cuts. Blades with more than 60 teeth are usually preferred for crosscutting wood. For rip cuts or general-purpose use, you might consider blades with a lower tooth count.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a sloped shape rather than being flat across. This shape lets them slice through wood instead of tearing out chunks, resulting in smoother 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:

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 Freud:

Pros

Glossy smooth crosscuts
No vibration even when cutting thick hardwood
Quieter than many comparable blades
Little to no tear-out
Can be sharpened inexpensively

Cons

Some customers report receiving blades with chipped teeth
Imperfections in the flush-ground tooth sides may snag wood and cause imperfections

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

and comparisons of the Freud 10” x 80T with other products

	DeWalt 10” x 40T PrecisionTrim	Freud 10” x 80T

Brand	DeWalt	Freud
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Kerf	0.098”	0.098”
Tooth Bevel		20°
Tooth Count	40	80
Tooth Config	ATB	ATB
Tooth Material	C4 carbide	TiCo high-density carbide
Rake		10°
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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	Glossy smooth crosscuts No vibration even when cutting thick hardwood Quieter than many comparable blades Little to no tear-out Can be sharpened inexpensively
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 customers report receiving blades with chipped teeth Imperfections in the flush-ground tooth sides may snag wood and cause imperfections
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