woodworks Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Which Table saw blade of the Freud collection would be the better buy? The Freud P410 Premier Fusion 10-Inch 40 Tooth Hi-ATB General Purpose Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating for $95 or the Freud D1050X Diablo 10-Inch 50-tooth ATB Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating for $35 on sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodhack Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 The Fusion can be re-sharpened more times than the Diablo, so you would be able to get more use out of it. I have a Fusion and I really like it, maybe even more than the WWII, but the Diablo is a nice blade too. Just make sure you make a zero clearance insert for whichever blade you decide on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 A topic all about Table saw blades can be found here: http://woodtalkonlin...able-saw-blade/ As for me, I would go for the Fusion. Just a better blade overall.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I'm currently using the Diablo right now and I really like it. One of the thinnest kerfs I've ever used but cuts very nicely and seems quite durable for the $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 The Fusion is Freud's top general purpose blade and is from their premium line, while the D1050x is their entry level. The Diablo is a good blade, a good value, and is available everywhere, but the Fusion should give cleaner cuts on just about everything, and will be especially good in ply, sheetgoods, and fine crosscuts. The Hi-ATB grind gives better sheering action than the ATB/R grind of the D1050x, but note that the tips will dull faster. The Fusion also has a dual side grind that gives a more polished edge, but can also be more prone to burning, so it's not a great candidate for thick ripping. There's never a free lunch with design choices. Also note that the D1050x is a thin kerf blade...the P410 Fusion was strictly full kerf, but they recently introduced a TK version that sells for ~ $80 at places like Woodcraft and Amazon. Dunno what saw you've got, but if it's < 3hp, the TK version of the Fusion might be the way to go. Which is best for you overall really depends on your preferences, your saw, and what you cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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