Freud 10” x 80T vs. Freud Diablo 10” x 60T

Looking for a new table saw blade? Compare the features of the Freud 10” x 80T and Freud Diablo 10” x 60T in order to make an informed purchase!

We’ll take a look at these two Freud table saw blades: the Freud 10” x 80T and the Freud Diablo 10” x 60T.

Features & Benefits

You can 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 saw blades are 10” in diameter and fit on a 5/8” diameter arbor. Most table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can take blades up to 10” in diameter. This means both products should be widely compatible with many saws.

Both table saw blades cut a 0.098” (thin) kerf. The Diablo 10” x 60T is 0.071” thick. (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. Check that your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can take place.

Teeth

Both blades have TiCo high-density carbide teeth. The 10” x 80T has 80 teeth in an ATB configuration. The Diablo 10” x 60T has 60 teeth in a Hi-ATB configuration.

Blades having between 40 and 60 teeth are generally 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 typically 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, resulting in cleaner crosscuts. They do have a tendency to be less durable than flat-top teeth. Hi-ATB teeth have a steeper bevel angle than regular ATB teeth, and do a better job on materials like plywood and melamine.

Pros & Cons

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

For the 10” x 80T:

Pros

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

Some customers report receiving blades with chipped teeth
Imperfections in the flush-ground tooth sides may snag wood and cause imperfections

For the Diablo 10” x 60T:

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 look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Freud 10” x 80T with other products

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

	Freud 10” x 80T	Freud Diablo 10” x 60T

Brand	Freud	Freud
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness		0.071”
Kerf	0.098”	0.098”
Tooth Bevel	20°
Tooth Count	80	60
Tooth Config	ATB	Hi-ATB
Tooth Material	TiCo high-density carbide	TiCo high-density carbide
Rake	10°	15°
Expansion Slots
Pros	Glossy smooth crosscuts No vibration even when cutting thick hardwood Quieter than many comparable blades Little to no tear-out Can be sharpened inexpensively	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	Some customers report receiving blades with chipped teeth Imperfections in the flush-ground tooth sides may snag wood and cause imperfections	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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