The Diablo 16-5/16" x 32-Tooth General Purpose Saw Blade for Wood is a professional-grade circular saw blade engineered for demanding wood cutting tasks across a wide range of materials. Designed by Diablo, this blade handles both crosscuts and rip cuts in hardwoods, softwoods, pressure treated lumber, laminated beams, and engineered lumber products such as laminated veneer lumber, Paralams, and glulams - making it a versatile choice for timber framing, structural work, and general carpentry. Whether you are cutting oak, pine, rafters, posts, or beams, this 32-tooth ATB blade delivers fast, clean, and durable results on circular saws and cordless circular saws.

Key Features

• TiCo Hi-Density carbide teeth - a high-performance carbide formulation specifically designed for the application, extending tooth life and maintaining a sharper edge through demanding cuts in hardwoods and engineered lumber
• Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating - protects the blade body from heat buildup, pitch gumming, and corrosion, reducing friction and keeping the blade running smoothly through repeated cuts
• Super thin laser cut kerf at.114" - removes less material per pass, allowing faster cutting with less strain on the saw motor and cleaner results in dimensional lumber and laminated beams
• Tri-metal shock resistant brazing - bonds carbide tips to the plate with exceptional strength, enabling the blade to absorb extreme impact without tip loss during heavy-duty timber framing cuts
• Hardened steel body at.079" plate thickness - provides long blade life and supports a consistently sharp cutting edge, reducing the frequency of blade changes on the job site
• 32 ATB tooth configuration - the alternate top bevel geometry delivers clean, efficient cuts in both grain directions, making this blade effective for crosscuts and rip cuts alike
• 22 deg. hook angle - an aggressive hook angle that pulls material through the cut efficiently, improving feed rate when working through thick lumber, beams, and posts
• 1" arbor - fits standard large-format circular saws used in timber framing and structural carpentry applications
• 4000 maximum RPM rating - rated for safe, high-speed operation on compatible circular saws and cordless circular saws

Why This Product

• Engineered specifically for timber framing materials - this blade is designed to handle laminated veneer lumber, Paralams, glulams, rafters, and posts, making it a purpose-built tool for structural and framing applications rather than a generic wood blade
• The combination of TiCo Hi-Density carbide and tri-metal shock resistant brazing means the blade maintains cutting performance and tip integrity through repeated passes in hard, abrasive, and composite materials such as pressure treated lumber and hardwoods
• The Perma-SHIELD coating and hardened steel body address two common blade failure points - heat and corrosion - extending usable blade life and reducing downtime for replacements during extended framing or beam cutting projects
• A.114" kerf paired with a 22 deg. hook angle means faster material removal with less resistance, giving you efficient cutting performance whether you are ripping long boards or crosscutting thick structural beams

Specifications

• Brand: Diablo
• Model Number: D1632X
• Diameter: 16-5/16"
• Teeth: 32 ATB
• Arbor: 1"
• Kerf: .114"
• Hook Angle: 22 deg.
• Plate: .079"
• Maximum RPM: 4000
• Compatible Tools: Circular Saw; Cordless Circular Saw
• Compatible Materials: 2X Lumber; Laminated Beams; Pressure Treated; Hardwoods; Softwoods
• Pack Quantity: 1
• Country of Origin: Italy

Approved Applications

• General Purpose Wood Cutting - crosscuts and rip cuts in Paralam, rafters, beams, posts, LVL, oak, and pine

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of wood and engineered lumber can this blade cut?

This blade is designed for general purpose crosscuts and rip cuts in a wide range of materials including oak, pine, pressure treated lumber, laminated beams, Paralams, laminated veneer lumber, glulams, rafters, beams, and posts. It also works with 2X dimensional lumber, hardwoods, and softwoods.

What saws is this blade compatible with?

This blade is compatible with circular saws and cordless circular saws that accept a 1" arbor and support a blade diameter of 16-5/16". Always confirm your saw's maximum RPM rating accommodates this blade's 4000 RPM maximum before use.

What does the ATB tooth geometry mean for cutting performance?

ATB stands for Alternate Top Bevel, meaning the teeth alternate between left and right bevel angles. This geometry allows the blade to score and shear wood fibers cleanly on both crosscuts and rip cuts, producing smooth results across a variety of wood species and engineered lumber products.

How does the Perma-SHIELD coating benefit blade performance during heavy use?

The Perma-SHIELD non-stick coating reduces friction between the blade body and the material being cut. This helps prevent heat buildup, pitch and resin gumming on the blade, and corrosion over time - all of which can slow cutting speed and shorten blade life during extended use in lumber, pressure treated material, and composite wood products.