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DeWalt 10” x 60T vs. Diablo D1012LF

Thinking about a new table saw blade? Compare the features of the DeWalt 10” x 60T and Diablo D1012LF and make an informed purchase!

Lets take a look at these two table saw blades: the DeWalt 10” x 60T and the Diablo D1012LF.

DeWalt 10” x 60T
Diablo D1012LF

Features & Benefits

You can read our complete guide to buying a table saw blade.

Related: Choosing the Right Table Saw Blade

Weve also got a roundup of the best 10” table saw blades.

Size

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

The 10x 60T is 0.071 thick and has a 0.095 (thin) kerf. The D1012LF has a 0.087 (thin) kerf. (The termkerfrefers to the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

A kerf under 1/8is known as athinkerf. 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 your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can occur.

Teeth

The 10x 60T has 60 carbide teeth in an ATB configuration. The D1012LF has 12 polycrystalline diamond teeth.

Blades with fewer than 40 teeth are typically preferred for ripping wood lengthwise. For crosscuts or general-purpose use, you might consider blades with a higher tooth count. 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.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a bevel shape as opposed to being flat across. This shape lets them slice through wood instead of tearing out chunks, leading to smoother crosscuts. They do tend to be less durable than flat-top teeth.

Pros & Cons

Lets take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the DeWalt:

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

For the Diablo:

Pros

  • Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates
  • Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring

Cons

  • More expensive than carbide-toothed blades
  • Not useful for cutting wood or other materials

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt 10” x 60T with other products

and comparisons of the Diablo D1012LF with other products.

DeWalt 10” x 60TDiablo D1012LF
DeWalt 10” x 60T
Diablo D1012LF
BrandDeWaltDiablo
Blade Diameter10”10”
Arbor Size5/8”5/8”
Thickness0.071”
Kerf0.095”0.087”
Tooth Count6012
Tooth ConfigATB
Tooth Materialcarbidepolycrystalline diamond
Rake10°
Expansion Slots
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
  • Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates
  • Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring
Cons
  • Difficult to resharpen more than a couple times, so will need replacing
  • The yellow coating can rub off on workpieces
  • More expensive than carbide-toothed blades
  • Not useful for cutting wood or other materials
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