Freud Diablo D07040A vs. Irwin 4935560
Shopping for a new circular saw blade? Compare the features of the Freud Diablo D07040A and Irwin 4935560 and make an informed purchase!
Let’s take a look at these two circular saw blades: the Freud Diablo D07040A and the Irwin 4935560.
Features & Benefits
Size
Both circular saw blades 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.
The Diablo D07040A is 0.04” thick and has a 0.059” (thin) kerf. The 4935560 is 0.063” thick and has a 0.079” (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 4935560 has 68 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 Freud:
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 Irwin:
Pros
- Cuts through multiple layers of thin steel easily
- Leaves smooth metal edges without tearing
- Durable, up to hundreds of cuts of thin steel
Cons
- Dulls quickly on thicker steel than intended for
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 Irwin 4935560 with other products.| Freud Diablo D07040A | Irwin 4935560 | |
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| Brand | Freud | Irwin |
| Blade Diameter | 7 1/4” | 7 1/4” |
| Arbor Size | 5/8” (round) | 5/8” |
| Weight | 0.47 lbs | 0.8 lbs |
| Thickness | 0.04” | 0.063” |
| Kerf | 0.059” | 0.079” |
| Tooth Count | 40 | 68 |
| Tooth Config | ATB | ATB |
| Tooth Material | TiCo Hi-Density carbide | carbide |
| Rake | 15° | |
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| 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. | |