Combination vs Crosscut Table Saw Blade?
By The DIYPicks Team · Updated July 2026
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Diablo D1040X 10 in. 40-Tooth General Purpose Saw Blade
The default do-everything table saw blade: a 40-tooth combination grind that rips lumber and crosscuts sheet goods well enough that most DIYers leave it mounted year-round.
| Teeth | 40T ATB |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10 in |
| Arbor | 5/8 in |
| Kerf | 0.098 in (full) |
| Material | TiCo Hi-Density Carbide |
| Best for | One-blade-does-it-all ripping and crosscutting on a table saw |
Diablo D1080X 10 in. 80-Tooth Ultra Finish Saw Blade
A dedicated fine-finish crosscut blade: 80 alternating-bevel teeth deliver the cleanest possible edge on a miter saw for trim carpentry and cabinetry, at the cost of ripping ability.
| Teeth | 80T Hi-ATB |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 10 in |
| Arbor | 5/8 in |
| Kerf | 0.098 in |
| Material | TiCo Hi-Density Carbide |
| Best for | Glass-smooth crosscuts on a miter saw for trim, molding and hardwood |
Our verdict
Tooth count is the whole story here. A 40-tooth combination blade like the D1040X is a compromise blade: it rips solid lumber without burning and crosscuts sheet goods acceptably, so it is the right first and only blade for most DIYers. An 80-tooth crosscut blade like the D1080X has too many teeth to rip cleanly but leaves a near-sanded edge on trim, molding and veneered plywood. If you can own one blade, buy the 40-tooth combination. If you do finish carpentry, add the 80-tooth and keep it on the miter saw for crosscutting only.