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

Let’s take a look at these two table saw blades: the Freud 10” x 80T and the Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB.

Features & Benefits

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Size

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

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

A 1/8” kerf is considered a “full” kerf 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 1/8” is known 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 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 10” x 80T has 80 TiCo high-density carbide teeth. The 10” x 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

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

For the Freud:

For the Oshlun:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Freud 10” x 80T with other products

	Freud 10” x 80T	Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB
Brand	Freud	Oshlun
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Kerf	0.098”	1/8”
Tooth Bevel	20°
Tooth Count	80	24
Tooth Config	ATB	ATB
Tooth Material	TiCo high-density carbide	C4 carbide
Rake	10°
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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