Freud Diablo D07040A vs. Makita D-45989
Thinking about a new circular saw blade? Compare the benefits of the Freud Diablo D07040A and Makita D-45989 and make an informed purchase!
Let’s take a look at these two circular saw blades: the Freud Diablo D07040A and the Makita D-45989.
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 take 7 1/4” blades. This means that both blades are generally compatible with most saws. If you’re unsure, refer to 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 D-45989 is 0.047” thick and has a 0.071” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” is the width of the cut that the blade makes in the material being cut.)
Teeth
The Diablo D07040A has 40 TiCo Hi-Density carbide teeth in an ATB configuration. The D-45989 has 24 carbide teeth in an ATAF configuration.
Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a bevel shape rather than being flat across. This shape lets them slice through wood as opposed to tearing out chunks, resulting in crosscuts with less tear-out. 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 Makita:
Pros
- Value priced blade from a reputable brand
- Works well on framing and treated lumber
Cons
- Less durable than more expensive blades
- Leaves fairly rough cut, mostly suitable for framing
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 Makita D-45989 with other products.| Freud Diablo D07040A | Makita D-45989 | |
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| Brand | Freud | Makita |
| Blade Diameter | 7 1/4” | 7 1/4” |
| Arbor Size | 5/8” (round) | 5/8” (round) |
| Weight | 0.47 lbs | |
| Thickness | 0.04” | 0.047” |
| Kerf | 0.059” | 0.071” |
| Tooth Count | 40 | 24 |
| Tooth Config | ATB | ATAF |
| Tooth Material | TiCo Hi-Density carbide | carbide |
| Rake | 15° | 20° |
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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. | |