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!

Let’s take a look at these two table saw blades: the DeWalt 10” x 60T and the Diablo D1012LF.

Features & Benefits

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

We’ve 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 5/8” arbor and can accommodate blades up to 10” in diameter. So both blades should be generally usable on many saws.

The 10” x 60T is 0.071” thick and has a 0.095” (thin) kerf. The D1012LF has a 0.087” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” refers to the width of the cut that the blade makes 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 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 10” x 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

Let’s 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 products’ specs. 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 60T	Diablo D1012LF

Brand	DeWalt	Diablo
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness	0.071”
Kerf	0.095”	0.087”
Tooth Count	60	12
Tooth Config	ATB
Tooth Material	carbide	polycrystalline diamond
Rake	7°	10°
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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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