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Freud 10” x 80T vs. Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB

Thinking about a new table saw blade? Compare the features of the Freud 10” x 80T and Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB and make an informed purchase!

Lets take a look at these two table saw blades: the Freud 10” x 80T and the Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB.

Freud 10” x 80T
Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB

Features & Benefits

You can read more in 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 blades are 10 in diameter and have a 5/8 arbor hole. Most table saws have a 5/8arbor and can accommodate blades up to 10in diameter. So both products should be widely compatible with many saws.

The 10x 80T has a 0.098 (thin) kerf. The 10x 24T ATB has a 1/8 (full) kerf. (The termkerfrefers to the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

A 1/8kerf is considered afullkerf and should work with most table saws. On lower-powered saws, a full-kerf blade might cause the saw to struggle with thicker or harder material, compared with a thin-kerf blade.

A kerf less than 1/8is known as 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. Ensure that your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can occur.

Teeth

Both saw blades have teeth in an ATB configuration. The 10x 80T has 80 TiCo high-density carbide teeth. The 10x 24T ATB has 24 C4 carbide teeth.

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

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth are cut on a bevel rather than being flat across. This shape lets them slice through wood rather than tearing out chunks, resulting in cleaner crosscuts. They do tend to be less durable than flat-top teeth.

Pros & Cons

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

For the Freud:

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 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

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the Freud 10” x 80T with other products

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

Freud 10” x 80TOshlun 10” x 24T ATB
Freud 10” x 80T
Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB
BrandFreudOshlun
Blade Diameter10”10”
Arbor Size5/8”5/8”
Kerf0.098”1/8”
Tooth Bevel20°
Tooth Count8024
Tooth ConfigATBATB
Tooth MaterialTiCo high-density carbideC4 carbide
Rake10°
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
  • 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
  • Some customers report receiving blades with chipped teeth
  • Imperfections in the flush-ground tooth sides may snag wood and cause imperfections
  • 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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