Diablo D1012LF vs. Freud 10” x 80T

We’ll take a look at these two table saw blades: the Diablo D1012LF and the Freud 10” x 80T.

Features & Benefits

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

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Size

Both products are 10” in diameter and fit on a 5/8” diameter arbor. Most table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can accept blades up to 10” in diameter. Thus, both table saw blades should be widely compatible with many saws.

The D1012LF cuts a 0.087” (thin) kerf. The 10” x 80T has a 0.098” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” refers to the width of the cut that the blade leaves in the material being cut.)

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 wood. Most, but not all, table saws can accept thin-kerf blades. Ensure that 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 80T has 80 TiCo high-density carbide teeth in an ATB configuration.

Blades having fewer than 40 teeth are generally geared towards ripping wood lengthwise. For crosscuts or general-purpose use, you might consider options with more teeth. Blades having between 40 and 60 teeth are typically considered general-purpose blades. They will be adequate for ripping as well as crosscutting, but not quite like a blade specifically made for those cuts. Saw blades with more than 60 teeth are usually geared towards crosscutting wood. If you want a blade for rip cuts or general-purpose use, you might look at blades having a lower tooth count.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth are cut on a bevel rather than being straight across. This shape allows them to slice through wood rather than chewing out chunks, leading to cleaner crosscuts. They do have a tendency 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 D1012LF:

For the Freud:

Comparison Chart

Below is 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 80T
Brand	Diablo	Freud
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Kerf	0.087”	0.098”
Tooth Bevel		20°
Tooth Count	12	80
Tooth Config		ATB
Tooth Material	polycrystalline diamond	TiCo high-density carbide
Rake	10°	10°
Expansion Slots
Pros	Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring	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	More expensive than carbide-toothed blades Not useful for cutting wood or other materials	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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