Are Diablo blades good?

Diablo blades are available in a wide selection of sizes and styles and are easy to find online and locally at Home Depot. The consensus is that Diablo saw blades balance great quality with excellent value, and are a good choice when replacing or upgrading the OEM blades that are often bundled with new saws.
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Is Diablo a good saw blade?

Diablo is known for their quality, longevity and great value for their circular saw blades.
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Are Diablo blades better than Milwaukee?

Diablo beat the Milwaukee blade cutting the 2-inch solid cast pipe faster averaging 1:51 minutes [3 cuts] with Milwaukee averaging 1:79 minutes for two cuts. The Milwaukee blade was super fast on the first cut, but lost 30-seconds on its second cut.
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How long do Diablo blades last?

They can last between 12 and 120 hours of continuous use, depending on the quality of the blade and material they're used to cut.
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Is Diablo made by Freud?

The Freud Group is a global supplier of circular-saw blades, router bits, and cutters for enthusiast woodworkers, professional and industrial users. They produce under both the Freud and Diablo brands. These products are mainly manufactured in four locations around the city of Udine in northeastern Italy.
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Can you sharpen Mitre saw blades?

Thankfully, sharpening a miter saw blade is not a tedious or time consuming process. In fact, it only takes about 15 minutes, after which you can return to your work and get the job done.
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Is Spyder or Diablo better?

Compared to some blades, Spyder does a much better job killing the vibration quickly, though I noticed that Diablo deadens it a little quicker. Still, it's a big advantage over most stock and cheap replacement blades. The low-friction coating is what some folks mistake as mere paint on a blade.
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Do Diablo blades work with DeWalt?

DIABLO. A: Yes, these blades will work with the DeWalt reciprocating saw.
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What saw blade makes the smoothest cut?

With fewer spaces between the teeth, crosscut blades remove less material, resulting in a smoother cut. It also means it takes these blades longer to move through wood. Crosscut blades are the go-to choice for finish carpentry and other applications that require precision and a smooth finish.
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Are Dewalt saw blades worth sharpening?

The answer is yes, it is worth sharpening a circular saw blade. Generally, blades that cost $50 or more are worth sharpening while it is better to replace cheaper, low quality blades. Re-sharpening the blades will reduce wastage and save you money in the long run especially if you are using expensive carbide blades.
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What is the kerf on a Diablo blade?

One of the features to look for in a particular saw blade is the blade's kerf — or the width of the material that is removed when cutting. This is determined by the width of the blade's carbide teeth. Certain kerfs are suitable for different projects.
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Can Freud blades be sharpened?

FREE Saw Blade Sharpening for Every New Blade Purchased

We will credit you a FREE sharpening as long as the blade purchased is the same size.
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What brand of circular saw is best?

Top 9 Circular Saws
  • SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 15-Amp Worm-Drive Circular Saw.
  • CRAFTSMAN 15-Amp Circular Saw.
  • Milwaukee 2830-20 Circular Saw.
  • SKILSAW 5280-01 Circular Saw With Laser Guide.
  • Makita SH02R1 12-Volt Max CXT Cordless Circular Saw Kit.
  • SKILSAW 15-Amp SAWSQUATCH Worm-Drive Circular Saw.
  • Ryobi One P505 18-Volt Circular Saw.
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What circular saw blade is best?

The following guide contains the information necessary to choose the best circular saw blade for any task.
  • BEST OVERALL: Freud D0740A Diablo 7-1/4 Finishing Saw Blade.
  • BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: IRWIN Tools MARATHON Carbide Circular Saw Blade.
  • BEST FOR FRAMING: BOSCH DCB624 Daredevil Circular Saw Blade.
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Are Diablo blades compatible with Makita?

This Makita 18V subcompact circular saw may be small but extremely capable when paired with a lithium-ion high capacity battery and Diablo blade. Let's see what it can do!
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Where are Lenox saw blades made?

We market LENOX industrial saw blades, hand tools, power tool accessories and other products in more than 70 countries, and we still design, test, and manufacture in. East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
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Are saw blades worth sharpening?

Sharpening your saw blades will save you money in the long run because you'll get better cuts, and you'll have to replace your saw and blades less often. You can sharpen steel-toothed circular saw blades yourself using a file.
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What does TCT mean on saw blades?

Tungsten Carbide Tips. TCT saw blades are specifically designed for cutting metal tubing, pipes, rails, nickel, zirconium, cobalt and titanium-based metal. All of this is possible thanks to the teeth on the saw blades, and the tungsten carbide tips, or TCT.
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Do Diablo blades have a lifetime warranty?

FREUD/DIABLO LIMITED LIFETIME CUTTING TOOL WARRANTY

Freud warrants to the original purchaser at retail that each new Freud tool shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the Guidelines below.
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Does Diablo make oscillating blades?

Diablo's universal fit bi-metal oscillating blades feature application specific designs that deliver maximum durability and longer life in nail-embedded wood applications. These high-performance blades feature an ultra-hardened cutting edge to deliver up to 5X longer life than standard blades.
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Are Freud tools any good?

Freud is often seen as the Cadillac of saw blades and with good reason. They are quite literally, some of the best on the market. Freud is also well-loved for their Router Bits, which receive high praise from even the most discerning professional woodworkers.
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How thick are Diablo saw blades?

Saw Blade. Diablo's next generation Aluminum saw blades are optimized for cutting thin (up to 1/8”), medium (3/32”-1/4”) and thick (3/16”-7/16”) aluminum metals.
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