Freud Diablo 10” x 60T vs. Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB

Let’s compare these two table saw blades: the Freud Diablo 10” x 60T and the Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB.

Features & Benefits

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Size

Both blades have a 10” diameter and fit on a 5/8” diameter arbor. Typical table saws have a 5/8” arbor and can accept blades up to 10” in diameter. Thus, both products should be generally usable on many saws.

The Diablo 10” x 60T has a plate thickness of 0.071” and cuts a 0.098” (thin) kerf. The 10” x 24T ATB has a 1/8” (full) kerf. (The term “kerf” is the width of the cut that the blade leaves in the material being cut.)

A 1/8” kerf is considered a “full” kerf and will work on most table saws. On saws with less power, a full-kerf blade could 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. Make sure your riving knife is thinner than the kerf, or dangerous binding can take place.

Teeth

The Diablo 10” x 60T has 60 TiCo high-density carbide teeth in a Hi-ATB configuration. The 10” x 24T ATB has 24 C4 carbide teeth in an ATB configuration.

Blades having fewer than 40 teeth are typically preferred for ripping wood lengthwise. For crosscuts or general-purpose use, you might consider options with more teeth. Blades having 40-60 teeth are generally termed general-purpose blades. They will be adequate for rip cuts as well as 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 straight across. This shape allows them to slice through wood instead of chewing out chunks, resulting in smoother crosscuts. They do have a tendency to break more often 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 Freud:

For the 10” x 24T ATB:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Freud Diablo 10” x 60T with other products

	Freud Diablo 10” x 60T	Oshlun 10” x 24T ATB
Brand	Freud	Oshlun
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Thickness	0.071”
Kerf	0.098”	1/8”
Tooth Count	60	24
Tooth Config	Hi-ATB	ATB
Tooth Material	TiCo high-density carbide	C4 carbide
Rake	15°
Expansion Slots
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	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	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	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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