Diablo D1012LF vs. Freud 10” x 24T

We’ll take a look at these two table saw blades: the Diablo D1012LF and the Freud 10” x 24T.

Features & Benefits

For more information, read more in our complete guide to buying a table saw blade.

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Size

Both saw blades have a diameter of 10” and have a 5/8” arbor hole. Most table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can take blades up to 10” in diameter. This means both table saw blades will be widely usable on a range of saws.

The D1012LF cuts a 0.087” (thin) kerf. The 10” x 24T is 0.087” thick and cuts a 1/8” (full) kerf. (The term “kerf” means the width of the cut that the blade leaves in the material being cut.)

A 1/8” kerf is considered a “full” kerf and ought to work on most table saws. On saws with less power, a full-kerf blade can cause the saw to have trouble with thicker or harder material, when compared with a thin-kerf blade.

A kerf less than 1/8” is referred to 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 accept thin-kerf blades. Ensure your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can take place.

Teeth

The D1012LF has 12 polycrystalline diamond teeth. The 10” x 24T has 24 TiCo high-density carbide teeth in a flat configuration.

Blades having fewer than 40 teeth are typically meant for ripping wood lengthwise. For crosscuts or general-purpose use, you might consider options with more teeth.

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

Pros & Cons

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

For the D1012LF:

For the Freud:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Diablo D1012LF with other products

	Diablo D1012LF	Freud 10” x 24T
Brand	Diablo	Freud
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness		0.087”
Kerf	0.087”	1/8”
Tooth Count	12	24
Tooth Config		flat
Tooth Material	polycrystalline diamond	TiCo high-density carbide
Rake	10°	20°
Expansion Slots
Pros	Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring	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	More expensive than carbide-toothed blades Not useful for cutting wood or other materials	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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