Freud Diablo D07040A vs. Freud Diablo D0724A

Shopping for a new circular saw blade? Compare the features of the Freud Diablo D07040A and Freud Diablo D0724A and make an informed purchase!

Let’s take a look at these two Freud circular saw blades: the Freud Diablo D07040A and the Freud Diablo D0724A.

Features & Benefits

Size

Both products are 7 1/4” in diameter and have a 5/8” arbor hole. The most common circular saws have a 5/8” arbor and accept 7 1/4” blades. So both blades should be widely compatible with many saws. If in doubt, check the manual for your saw to verify what blade sizes your circular saw takes.

Both circular saw blades are 0.04” thick and have a 0.059” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” refers to the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)

Teeth

Both saw blades have teeth in an ATB configuration. The Diablo D07040A has 40 TiCo Hi-Density carbide teeth. The Diablo D0724A has 24 carbide teeth.

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 Diablo D07040A:

Pros

Smooth cuts in both plywood and soft/hardwoods
Thin kerf wastes less material
Highly durable teeth last a long time

Cons

Some retailers are still shipping the older (8,000 RPM) version
Red coating sometimes smudges off on cut material

For the Diablo D0724A:

Pros

Fast, effortless cutting through most woods including 2x4s
Competitively priced given the quality and brand name
Thin kerf for easier cutting and less waste
Tracking Point design improves cut accuracy

Cons

Leaves rougher edge than higher tooth-count Diablo blades
More vibration than some similar blades

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Freud Diablo D07040A with other products

and comparisons of the Freud Diablo D0724A with other products

	Freud Diablo D07040A	Freud Diablo D0724A

Brand	Freud	Freud
Blade Diameter	7 1/4”	7 1/4”
Arbor Size	5/8” (round)	5/8” (round)
Weight	0.47 lbs	0.41 lbs
Thickness	0.04”	0.04”
Kerf	0.059”	0.059”
Tooth Count	40	24
Tooth Config	ATB	ATB
Tooth Material	TiCo Hi-Density carbide	carbide
Rake	15°
Expansion Slots
Pros	Smooth cuts in both plywood and soft/hardwoods Thin kerf wastes less material Highly durable teeth last a long time	Fast, effortless cutting through most woods including 2x4s Competitively priced given the quality and brand name Thin kerf for easier cutting and less waste Tracking Point design improves cut accuracy
Cons	Some retailers are still shipping the older (8,000 RPM) version Red coating sometimes smudges off on cut material	Leaves rougher edge than higher tooth-count Diablo blades More vibration than some similar blades
Other Notes	Older version is 8000 rpm (for “Finish/Plywood”), newer is 10000 (for “Wet Lumber”). Older sold as 07040, newer as 07040A, 07040R, 07040X.
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