Diablo D1012LF vs. Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB

Considering a new table saw blade? Compare the benefits of the Diablo D1012LF and Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB in order to make an informed purchase!

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

Features & Benefits

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

We’ve also got a roundup of the best 10” table saw blades.

Size

Both 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 ATB has 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. Check 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 24T ATB has 24 C4 carbide teeth in an ATB configuration.

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

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a bevel shape rather than being straight across. This shape allows them to slice through wood as opposed to chewing out chunks, leading to crosscuts with less tear-out. They do have a tendency to break more frequently than flat-top teeth.

Pros & Cons

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

For the D1012LF:

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 Oshlun:

Pros

More moderately priced than some specialty blades
Aggressive cutting makes for easy ripping of lumber
No burning when ripping hardwood
Little to no tear-out when ripping

Cons

Center hole may sometimes ship slightly undersized and require sanding to fit smoothly
Cuts have blade marks and will need sanding before gluing or finishing

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

and comparisons of the Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB with other products

	Diablo D1012LF	Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB

Brand	Diablo	Oshlun
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Kerf	0.087”	1/8”
Tooth Count	12	24
Tooth Config		ATB
Tooth Material	polycrystalline diamond	C4 carbide
Rake	10°
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Pros	Diamond teeth are highly durable even when cutting laminates Leaves very smooth cuts in laminate flooring	More moderately priced than some specialty blades Aggressive cutting makes for easy ripping of lumber No burning when ripping hardwood Little to no tear-out when ripping
Cons	More expensive than carbide-toothed blades Not useful for cutting wood or other materials	Center hole may sometimes ship slightly undersized and require sanding to fit smoothly Cuts have blade marks and will need sanding before gluing or finishing
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