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Diablo D1012LF vs. Freud Diablo 10” x 60T

Shopping for a new table saw blade? Compare the features of the Diablo D1012LF and Freud Diablo 10” x 60T and make an informed purchase!

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

Diablo D1012LF
Freud Diablo 10” x 60T

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 saw blades should be generally usable on many saws.

The D1012LF has a 0.087 (thin) kerf. The Diablo 10x 60T is 0.071 thick and has a 0.098 (thin) kerf. (The termkerfrefers to the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

A kerf under 1/8is called 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 D1012LF has 12 polycrystalline diamond teeth. The Diablo 10x 60T has 60 TiCo high-density carbide teeth in a Hi-ATB configuration.

Blades with fewer than 40 teeth are generally 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 typically 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, resulting in smoother crosscuts. They do tend to be less durable than flat-top teeth. Hi-ATB teeth are beveled at a steeper angle than regular ATB teeth, and do an even better job on materials like plywood and melamine.

Pros & Cons

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

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

For the Freud:

Pros

  • Minimal tear-out on cuts
  • Thin kerf lets lower-powered saws handle more challenging workpieces
  • Relatively quiet operation
  • Little to no burning of wood

Cons

  • Not as clean of cuts as 80-tooth blades will provide
  • Thin kerf leads to some flexing; may not cut quite as straight as full-kerf blades

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the Diablo D1012LF with other products

and comparisons of the Freud Diablo 10” x 60T with other products.

Diablo D1012LFFreud Diablo 10” x 60T
Diablo D1012LF
Freud Diablo 10” x 60T
BrandDiabloFreud
Blade Diameter10”10”
Arbor Size5/8”5/8”
Thickness0.071”
Kerf0.087”0.098”
Tooth Count1260
Tooth ConfigHi-ATB
Tooth Materialpolycrystalline diamondTiCo high-density carbide
Rake10°15°
Expansion Slots
Pros
  • Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates
  • Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring
  • Minimal tear-out on cuts
  • Thin kerf lets lower-powered saws handle more challenging workpieces
  • Relatively quiet operation
  • Little to no burning of wood
Cons
  • More expensive than carbide-toothed blades
  • Not useful for cutting wood or other materials
  • Not as clean of cuts as 80-tooth blades will provide
  • Thin kerf leads to some flexing; may not cut quite as straight as full-kerf blades
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