Freud Diablo D0724A vs. Freud LU79R007

Considering a new circular saw blade? Compare the benefits of the Freud Diablo D0724A and Freud LU79R007 in order to make an informed purchase!

We’ll take a look at these two Freud circular saw blades: the Freud Diablo D0724A and the Freud LU79R007.

Features & Benefits

Size

Both saw blades have a 7 1/4” diameter and fit on a 5/8” diameter arbor. Typical circular saws have a 5/8” arbor and take 7 1/4” diameter blades. This means that both circular saw blades are generally compatible with most circular saws. If in doubt, refer to the manual for your saw to verify what size of blade your circular saw can take.

The Diablo D0724A is 0.04” thick and cuts a 0.059” (thin) kerf. The LU79R007 is 0.063” thick and cuts a 0.079” (thin) kerf. (The term “kerf” is the width of the cut that the blade leaves in the material being cut.)

Teeth

Both products have carbide teeth. The Diablo D0724A has 24 teeth in an ATB configuration. The LU79R007 has 60 teeth in a Hi-ATB configuration.

Alternate top bevel (ATB) teeth have a bevel shape rather than being straight across. This design lets them slice through wood instead of tearing out chunks, which results in smoother crosscuts. ATB teeth 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 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

For the LU79R007:

Pros

Leaves extremely smooth cuts in laminate, melamine, and other chip-prone materials

Cons

Quite expensive, best saved for jobs where it really excels rather than general-purpose use

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Freud Diablo D0724A with other products

and comparisons of the Freud LU79R007 with other products

	Freud Diablo D0724A	Freud LU79R007

Brand	Freud	Freud
Blade Diameter	7 1/4”	7 1/4”
Arbor Size	5/8” (round)	5/8” (round)
Weight	0.41 lbs	0.7 lbs
Thickness	0.04”	0.063”
Kerf	0.059”	0.079”
Tooth Count	24	60
Tooth Config	ATB	Hi-ATB
Tooth Material	carbide	carbide
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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	Leaves extremely smooth cuts in laminate, melamine, and other chip-prone materials
Cons	Leaves rougher edge than higher tooth-count Diablo blades More vibration than some similar blades	Quite expensive, best saved for jobs where it really excels rather than general-purpose use
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