Which sawzall (reciprocating saw) blade is best? Let's find out!
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- Which reciprocating saw blade is best for cutting steel? Let's find out. In this video, I compare Makita, DeWalt, Warrior (Harbor Freight), Milwaukee, Diablo, Bosch, and EZARC. The blades were tested for speed and durability cutting both mild and hard steel. The Diablo, with carbide teeth, dominated the competition, winning in both speed and endurance. The SAWZALL blades to failure on hard steel. I purchased all the products I tested and I am not sponsored by any brand, company, retailer, etc. I provide unbiased, independent testing to determine which products are best to help out consumers.
Blades tested:
Diablo: amzn.to/2Yomfr9
EZARC: amzn.to/3lasAzA
Makita: amzn.to/3ldfce0
Bosch: amzn.to/3mmRjQy
DeWalt: amzn.to/3lcjC4M
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3acFjvs
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Anti-stick coating isn't sticking to the blade" - well, works as intended
lol. Great point!
It´s not a bug, it´s a feature.
LOL
@@BL-yj2wp Idk why the actual f that reminded me of "don't turn it on, take it apart"
Lol, very funny 😂
That Diablo carbide blade is really in a class of its own, wow.
Yes, I was surprised it did so well.
Well it has way bigger teeth it's obvious it would be faster
Well, obviously carbide teeth are going to do better than tool steel, as carbide is much harder and can handle higher temperatures. However I can't seem to find any other brands that make carbide-toothed reciprocating saw blades for some reason...
@@KevinDay Lenox makes them, Diablo didn't have any carbide blades at the home Depots in my city when I needed one, don't know if they weren't available or if they weren't out yet
Carbide toothed reciprocating saw blades aren't very common for the home user. While carbide is fantastic - heck, I make carbide end mills for a living, it isn't always the most practical for most home users. The blades do not like to be flexed, as it likely will break or chip the carbide teeth rendering it useless. And justifying $13 a blade vs $3 (even though they last many times longer than bi-metal) isn't something most people will do.
Diablo has a Carbide blade named the "Diablo Demon". I've only found it at Home Depot. Did some work on my vehicle having to cut out an alignment bolt seized in control arm bushings. Tried heat, air chisel & hammer. The Diablo Demon cut through the hardened bolt in what seemed like 10seconds...Diablo makes the best blades...bar none.
Impressive!!
ill have to remember that if im ever in the same situation.
Dam wish I saw this, I had to do this about a week ago. Used over 20 blades, Milwaukee torch blades and Irwin blades. 😵
Thank you for the fair testing
Must've been a Toyota Lower Control arm cam bolt. Aske me how I know LOL
I think the reason that the Diablo failed the test was due to chip clearing - once it got to the thick section, it didn't have enough reciprocating motion to let the chips out.
I agree. The iron was slightly too wide with the sawzall only having a 1 and 1/8 inch stroke.
Completely it would have easily cut through if it was being moved around a bit. Have to get them chips out you can see it welded them in there.
@@ProjectFarm
Missing from this test , Bahco blades from Sweden , also would like to see if "fire and rescue" blades really cut everything
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When cutting thick metal w Sawzall I try to spread the load over more of the blade by using a slow in and out motion. That keeps the blade from heating up in one spot. How come the Lenox blades didn’t get tested ?
Badass test..... In my experience Diablo blades are a beast.
Thank you very much! You do AMAZING work! I always look forward to your videos!
@@ProjectFarm thank you!, I appreciate it !!. I'm new to TH-cam, I'm originally a filmmaker.
I plan to look them up
If you really need to cut something serious, you can find diamond blades that'll get through it. They're pretty spendy, but if you need to use them it's worth because you know it'll just eat its way through it.
Yep, I did notice so I went to buy one Diablo sawzall blade to cut the 4"cast iron. I love it.
MacGyver must be your favorite show. That was a genius setup
lol. Yes, it is indeed my favorite show. Thank you
Ramon R. that moment when you hear macgyver and you instanly humming the 80s theme somg
It really is one of the greatest shows ever produced. Years ago I bought the complete box set and have probably watched every episode. It’s a shame that they don’t make action packed situational television shows that are still truly family friendly anymore. The way they wrote and produced those shows back then, it didn’t need to be vulgar or immoral to attract viewers. It was just interesting and entertaining... As always Project Farm, another great experiment.
@@ProjectFarm Better Macguyver than Red Green....Sawzall held down solely with duct tape might have gone.....wrong
IIRC 3M sponsored the Red Green Show for a while.
Remember if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy, a motto which I live by
One of the best TV Shows ever made :D
You give me hope in youtube once again.
Wish you would have tested the standard diablos as well to keep it fair for comparison and see how those held up against the rest of the standard blades.
Thanks for the suggestion.
another great video man, I love the ingenuity that you put into the testing jigs you create! I'm glad Milwaukee did well, those have been my blades for a long time.
Thank you!
You do one of the best jobs of making sure each test is the same!
Thank you!
he doesnt have a stick in the fight (sponsors ) so its better, that the only reason people suggest tirejet cause of the sponsorship they have. they dont advertise slime cause it just works :P
Thanks to you, I now know which 2 blades to buy. :-) Love the magnet cleaning tip!
Thank you very much! You've got a great TH-cam channel! Keep up the great videos!
Cool looking channel. I subscribed and will check it out soon!
If those two don't cut it, it's 100% worth it to buy the $20 diamond blade if you're cutting a lot of metal. I live in the rust belt and often have to cut out rusted bolts etc... Been using the same diamond blade for well over a year. Before that I'd sometimes run through 2-3 of those DeWalt blades just to get thru a bolt as wide as my thumb.
Would it be possible to apply some cutting oil or something to keep the blade cool while doing the metal tests. Compare against the no lubricant stats.
Another very useful and informative vid. Great job as usual and please keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
Well, I've got a new brand: I guess it'll be "Diablo" for me from here on out. Dude, you are a _machine_ pumping out all of these videos!
Thank you!
@Joe Hoe
I've had the Diablo $13 blade for over a year now, I just use some grease as lubricant if I'm cutting steel. I probably would've gone through 20-30 of the $3 milwaukee blades by now. (I used to be a diehard milwaukee blade fan until I watched this video and tried the diablo).
The fairly large individual carbide teeth are just unbeatable, and I just wish you could get sawzall blades that didn't have so much rake on them for more precise jigsaw-like cutting.
@Joe Hoe At the time when diablo came out with their steel demon, they were the first. Or at least, Home depot didn't have the fancier milwaukee blades on shelves which meant they weren't an option to me who was standing in the aisle watching this video to see if the fancy new carbide blade was worth it. (I was learning machining at the time after growing up woodworking, so I was aware of just how powerful a tool carbide was for cutting steel. It lives up to its expectations)
Honestly though, it doesn't matter who makes them. A flexible steel blade with carbide teeth of decent geometry is all that matters, regardless of who makes it. Price also doesn't matter as they're not really a consumable anymore: maybe I could've saved $7 on it, but over 2 years of life (so far) I couldn't care less. They (all carbide sawzall blades) just work, and work well.
Edit: Some internet research shows Diablo came out with their carbide sawzall blades in 2014, while it took until 2016 for Milwaukee to copy them. I'd say supporting companies who put money into R&D in ways that save the customer money and make our lives easier is worth it compared to supporting a Chinese company that just copies them... At the same time, All my tools are Milwaukee (cause they're so cheap compared to their durability) so that kinda makes me a hypocrite. But at the price of $13 vs $7 for a "consumable" that literally lasts years, I'll keep buying Diablo.
Also, for your other comment on the circular motion, that's the exact opposite of what I want. I don't have the room for a bandsaw, so the sawzall is my "precision" tool for metal cutting. A straight in and out motion with a non-raked blade so that the "in" motion doesn't make the blade tear into new material, but rather relies on the user's precise application of force would be ideal.
This could actually be done on the tool side by having the attachment point for the blade be 2-position pivotable so you could actually adjust the aggressiveness on the blade, or it could be fixed by just selling us blades without the crazy steep rake. (at the cost to them of having to stock another type of blade, which is a pretty significant expense)
If you live in the south look into axe brand its the best by fsr you can cut through lug bolts with ease
ooh can you do those grinder cutting discs that are all metal vs regular cutting discs? the ones for steel.
Great recommendation! It's coming soon. I'll compete the Lenox Diamond against other brands.
Jusb1066 yes. Do this one next.
@@ProjectFarm lenox has good sawzall blades maybe the best
Good idea!
Can you test how much slower the same brand blade just different thickness cuts?
You should do dremel attachments sometime! Allot of companies make their own dremel attachments that are cheaper, it might be worth knowing how they compare to the name brand.
Great video idea!
Great idea. I bought some cheap cutting disks and they wore out much faster than my old Dremel disks.
interesting idea, I will say from first hand experience I've found that dremel bits crushed the other brands I've used, night and day difference.
Just don't buy the cheap Harbor Freight attachments or the rotary tool itself cuz they are junk......
Another great test video!!!
It's reassuring to see results that confirmed my suspicions. Really good to know which blades can do a decent job while saving some $s, but what a great confirmation that if you've got more money than time, Diablo blows the others away completely!!!
Thank you! Diablo makes great blades!
Thank you for taking the time to do these tests. I've watched many of them, and every one of them have told me exactly what I wanted to know. Turns out sometimes to save money you got to spend a little bit more money.
You are welcome!
I've used the Milwaukee for years and have generally preferred it over anything else I've tried. This video pretty much confirmed what I suspected was the case. I do try to catch them on sale though. I've never tried the diablo and it is pretty cost prohibitive..BUT given the condition of that thing after cutting into spring steel, one could make a pretty decent argument for its value. I would love to see an endurance test of how many cuts a single diablo blade could do compared to a single milwaukee in regular mild steel. If it made enough cuts it might actually be the better value it if outlasts enough bi metal blades.
Great point. I think my future buying will include Milwaukee and Diablo.
if you treat the blade nice by not overheating spots and bending it while cutting it will last a very long time I get about 2-3 weeks of heavy use out of them cutting bolts
Same here cutting tie rod ends and ball joint bolts. I dont even count exhaust because it barely scratches the blade. Ill never go back to bimetal blades. I just heard about a milwausee blade called "the torch" supposed to be even better!!
I got a 100 blade variety pack of Milwaukee blades at Home Depot that was mismarked as a 12pack. That was a couple years ago and I'm still working through them all. 👌
in a way this could be determined by the way it cut the harder steal and how fare it made it though compared to the Milwaukee blade. the diablo made it 6.8 times fuather than the milwaukee blade did so I think if a milwaukee could cut lets say 30 cuts before it failed. then the Diablo would make 204 cuts before it gave up. so for cost. so the milwaukee would make a cut at .102 cents per cut as the Diablo would be .06 cents per cut making the Diablo cheaper in the long run.
***This just in***
Word on the street is every Diablo reciprocating blade at every home improvement store is completely sold out!
Absolutely great test. I'd love to see another test on wood cutting blades or "all purpose" blades claiming to cut metal and wood.
Thank you very much for the positive comment and for the great video idea!
The two local home depots have them as "free" blades in regular packs of recip bimetal blades. they have a 5 plus 1 for $14 or a 12 plus 1 for $30. So basically, you buy the carbide blade and you get 5 bimetals for free :)
TheKajunkat Oh nice! That's a pretty good deal.
I think that you display the best of the scientific testing principles. I am always very impressed in how clever you are in setting up the test and applying it equally to the various items being examined.
Thanks so much!
Lenox blades is my choice... your thumb looks like it's been through some extensive testing. Great video.
Thanks 👍
Been a carpenter for 35 years. Lenox has always performed best for me...that said, I have not used all of those brands
Yeah, I have to say that of all the channels on you tube I like yours the best. I have bought many items from your recommendations(still blown away by the Audew jump starter) . But you missed the mark on this test. Lenox recip saw blades when they came out were so far ahead of anything else on the market that there was no comparison. I have retired from the HVAC trade since then and don't use a recip saw on a daily basis so don't know where they stand now. Never less no comparison would be complete without a current Lenox blade. Also anybody that knows how to use a recip saw would use cutting oil at a reduced speed on 1/ 4 inch hardened steel. Same rules apply for recip blades as drill bits. I believe this test is couple of years old, time for a redo.
Edit: it's like comparing recip saws without a sawzall.
@@kraftzion it still has the same result with or without oil.because none of them was treated differently than the other
Lennox makes Diablo blades
That diablo blade is like an in-law at thanksgiving, just keeps on eating!
lol!
Damn right
if its free its for me;) i got enough to eat at home too :P
I’m rolling around on the floor , foaming at the mouth , having a TH-cam induced stroke. As a professional HVAC guy I only use Lenox blades, mostly the Lazer style on metal. Good video need to revisit with blades that the pros use.
Thank you. I wish I would have tested Lenox blades.
another HVAC Plumber here, yes the Lenox blades are , to me , on par with the Milwaukee and Dewalt , offerings, but the price is quite up there for Lenox ( but that could be a wholesale pricing thing), and I usually only get them when someone else is paying. For my own projects and for steel cutting, I do love the diablos.
An electrician here, I build a lot of emt and I prefer Lenox, greenlee or Milwaukee. They all seem on par with one another. The Milwaukee metal blades where I like all say carbide, none are bi-metal. Different from your test
Lenox is sold mainly at plumbing houses. Milwaukee at electrical places. Bosch is more a Lowe's thing.
Would love to see this same test done with the wood cutting blades. As a remodeling contractor I am usually doing wood cutting and some teeth designs are really unique making for an interesting comparison. These bi metal blades in this video also varied in teeth design. I’ve used them all except for the cheapest 2. I always found diablo and Milwaukee to be the best. Dewalt is pretty good too. Thanks for this video!
You are welcome! Great suggestion! Thank you.
MAN! What a tip! I needed that magnet bag tip for my mill. Thanks!
Thank you!
To keep magnet clean, magnet should be outside the bag, not inside
Every single one of your videos is a God send for a grade schooler with a science project due
lol. Thank you!
That is so true. Simple scientific method is a sure shot.
Yes! Amazing to see a TH-camr who actually controls their test properly ❤️
Thanks for making this video. I'm a frequent user of recips to cut metal and when the carbides came out I will never go back to bi-metal. PLEASE do a follow up using the Milwaukee Torch Carbide!! It is about the same cost as the Diablo carbide but I think it lasts a little longer and the blade doesn't have a tendency to bend when it gets bound up. I use so many less blades now.
Great recommendation on Milwaukee Torch Carbide testing!
+1 on the "torch"
The torch is beast
Ive been using the diablo in the shop, and i love it, ill have to check out the milwaukee. Thanks for the tip!!
Man that diablo carbide blade LOVES eating metal!
I highly admire your dedication to keeping every test as controlled and untampered as possible. Love the videos man! Keep em coming!
Thank you!
I love your videos.
I have a couple of comments on this one.
1, Adding weight was probably detrimental to the longevity of the blades.
2, when I cut with a sawzall I move the entire saw back and forth. It helps with chip clearing and uses more teeth. I know that would be difficult in a stationary test jig but it will make a difference.
Great constructive feedback. Thank you!
#1 Good point. But at least they were all treated consistantly. And its been said to "let the tool do the work" so adding weight seems counter to this...but may well reflect user behavior. Saw blade speed makes a difference too, slower better.
#2 I think you describe common user behavior altho machine instructions say to keep the tool foot planted on the work which limits cutting effort to an inch or so.
Overall, a well constructed test!!
I had the same thought about there possibly being too much weight - would love to see a re-test with less weight to see if the blades do better in the spring steel.
that said - was glad to see the consistent testing ( as always on this channel).
@@cdouglas1942 I am more agreement with cdouglas1942 = Slower does better job.
@@mikelegras996 but weight is also a factor, like drilling metal you'll never get through it without putting a ton of weight behind it, and drilling at lower RPM
You needed to include Lenox's offerings
I'll test Lenox soon. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm Make sure ypur testing the Lazer CT blade. Meaning it will be comparable to the Diablo in its design. Its too bad you can't compare large band saw blades in high stressed steels.
@@ProjectFarm th-cam.com/video/eReTXXLnYHQ/w-d-xo.html
I second the Lennox test
Agreed I use Lenox a lot an I use them in fire service for vehicle rescue would like to see it compared to Diablo blades
This video accomplished in 10 minutes what it would take most of us months, if not years, to accomplish. So much great information. I know it took you a long time to setup these demonstrations. I certainly respect and thank you for all the information presented here. A superb video!
Thank you very much!
Man, please never stop making videos.. These tests are some of my favorite on TH-cam. A lot of guys wont even respond to comments on here, but you always seem to take a lot of suggestions from viewers which is awesome. So, my suggestion is you never stop making these lol Thanks for all the great content my friend, you're one of the best channels out there!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate the positive feedback.
love your videos. so imformative. I'd love to do tests like this. I just finished the gas comparison video and scooted right on into this one haha. Great job, keep it up!
Thank you!
Aww man, I could've used this information about a week ago. Lol
Seeing all the blades at the store and not having much experience with any of them made things a crap shoot.
Thank you for this!
Thank you! I've bought the wrong brand several times myself.
The Workbench - same here! I went with the Ezarc blade to cut metal and the blade was okay for one cut then burnt and useless after that! Went through the entire pack in no time.... Won't be buying them again....
Maybe a drill bit test in hard steel?
Great video idea!
Test tunstin concrete drills through hardened steel
If there is a drill bit test I would hope there are tests for them with cutting oil as well. Drilling dry makes me cringe.
My wife cringes with no lube as well
Ha!
Hello again from Oz downunder. Again your test is to the point, relevant and without lots of waffling on about irrelevant things. You do a great job testing things without bias or favour. Good job!
Thanks so much!
I have cut through Grade 8 Hardened bolts with the Diablo Blades where the others go dull instantly. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. No way to change the front A-Arms without being able to remove the bolts. The only reason I damaged the Diablo blades were from bending them from end impact which caused other problems. With teeth breaking etc.
Impressive!
Same for me. Cut my trucks rear shackle bolts with a Diablo thick steel carbide blade. I’ve never had the teeth chip but these bolts gave the blade a good test. I tried a standard metal Lenox blade just for fun and it raked the teeth off in a few seconds. The Diablo are worth every penny. When you can’t get a torch or a grinder in the limited space you have to have a blade.
That's brilliant stuff with the magnet. Thanks very much for the tip.
Thank you!
Your channel is awesome and I really like how you go into the comments and Actually listen to your viewers
Thank you very much! I get AWESOME ideas from viewers and test as many brands requested as possible. I have a lot of fun testing products.
You straight up "EARNED" your huge following. Great job man keep em' Rollin. And thank you!
You are welcome!
amazing work on the steel with the diablo, really impressive difference
Thank you!
When the Diablo was cutting through the steel, I'm pretty sure I saw a few sparks at 1:46
But incredible work on cutting the steel with that blade! Crazy big difference
Given the comments regarding Lenox blades, can we expect a show down between Diablo and Lenox sometime in the future ?
Great recommendation! I'll do it if there's enough interest.
yes do it do it do it
Throw Starret in there too!
Lenox offers a carbide tipped blade that will keep up with that Diablo.
No
Man, no words to describe how interesting, helpful and fantastic your videos are.
It get's better video after video. This one was really good!
Thank you and greetings from the other side of the Atlantic. ;)
Once again, your awesome channel saved my bacon!!! I was working on a project and needed a sawzall, and I totally forgot my wife's uncle had given me his sometime ago. I dig it out and realize it had no usable blades inside the case. Then I remember you did a video on sawzall blades. I find the video, watch it, and determine which blades I will purchase this weekend. Your videos are some of the most useful videos throughout all of TH-cam!!!! Keep up the great work!!!
As always, a class act and good methodology. Thank you.
Now do chainsaw bars and chains! That would be a cool comparison to see!
Great video idea!
I second this idea: Perhaps an electric chainsaw or a well-tuned gas saw, equally warmed up before each test (To keep rpm's and tests consistent) with a similar set-up as the recip-saw test. Stihl, Husqvarna, Poulan, McColloch and others.
I'd like to see a chainsaw bar & chain test too. Also homebrew rust preventative test.
there is really only three different types of chains to choose from but unless you have a 60 cc or bigger you really cant run the semi skip or skip tooth chains. they need a lot of power and are quite dangerous for a average joe. full comp(regular chain), semi skip, and skip tooth
I know from my experience hit dirt you done. A sharp blade kick add on chainsaw. Eric I think you backwards the poulan comes with a double skip blade. Have to by a skip
Thank you so much for making this video!! I’ve always wondered which blade what is the best. I just never thought to request it😂
Thank you!
So nice to see a real world test for jig saw blades. I have been using the carbide blades for the past few years and just love them. The cost is a factor but the number of cuts just plain out weight this part of the equation. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work and good luck too !!!
Thank you!
Those slow mo shot are awesome! Thanks again for all the hard work you do in your tests.
You are welcome!
I use a sawzall at least a few times a week and have tried many different brands of blades. Lenox is by far the best brand right now.
Thanks for the recommendation. I wish I would have included the Lenox.
👍
I really liked the way you stabilized the blade by cutting into the board before the blade started the cut into the metal. As a machinist I always cringe a bit when using my Makita saws all to cut metal. Even though it has variable speed it still runs the blade too fast at the lowest speed for cutting mild steel with bimetal blades. That Diablo blade was really impressive. I bet that with a little cutting oil to prevent the teeth from loading up it would have made it through the spring steel. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Awesome job brother! Dad and i just watched this video and WE loved it! We love the magnet trick! Keep those videos coming :)
Thank you!
I love your videos man. Every time I’m trying to figure out of what I’m using is the best, I end up finding a video where you show me all the competition ... and it turns out I was.
Thank you very much!
Amazing video I love all your engine tests
Thank you!
Definitely need to test the Torch blades by Milwaukee. They’ve been my favorite and I’d like to see how they hold up against your test.
Great recommendation! In episode 4 of the latest video series, we'll see if the Milwaukee can "Torch" the Diablo and Lenox. Thanks again!
Took the words right out of my mouth. Milwaukee torch is my go to
I swear by Milwaukee Axe blades. Better than anything including Diablo for wood with nails work in my experience, and one of the most reasonable prices. Diablo is just too expensive to make sense.
I had a whole pack of Milwaukee torch blades I couldn't even cut through an exhaust pipe with one. Maybe I got a bad batch, diablo blade worked. 🤷♂️
@@Yophillips3272 wow I’m surprised. They’ve cut through everything I’ve tried including much heavier steel than that
Great test. Thanks for doing a follow up video. Also looking forward to see how well the Milwaulkee Torch blades work.
Thank you!
Excellent video, thanks. Diablo has been my 10” saw blade for years, haven’t tried diablo on my sawzall because of the horrible conditions in which I put my sawzall blades through. After watching your video I will rethink my blade choices.
The Diablo carbide tip blade is amazing as long as the steel thickness is 3/16 or thicker. Otherwise, the teeth won't stay intact. More sawzall testing videos forthcoming!
Another very useful comparison video! Thanks for all your work doing these! I still won't buy a used LAWNMOWER from you though!😀😀
lol. Thank you!
I'd buy one from him just from the mere fact that it is still going and held together, even through all of the abuse! lol, on the other hand, i'm still looking for that video on adding material to the combustion chamber to increase compression
I have a Husqvarna that slips going up a hill. I'll sell you that one. Ariens is a brand of push mowers that pulls real good on hills. Hondas all-wheel drive is not bad either, but they're only 21" cut.
funniest think is that my town has none of theese companies
I bought all but the Harbor Freight online.
So glad. I bought a diablo today to cut through the bolts on my controls arms on my vehicle. I havent used it yet and watching this video got my hyped for tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! Diablo is amazing!
So, a month passed. How did it go?
@@brunos6599 I was actually still sceptical about how fast it was gonna cut through. Used an old porter cable sawzall and it went through like a hot knife through butter!!! Took me about 40 minutes or so to make the 8 cuts I needed. The bolts were 12.9 hardness.
That Diablo blade stole the show!
I agree. I was blown away by it.
It's in a class of its own because its not one piece. It's a steel blade with tungsten carbide brazed onto it. Just like woodworking blades are made except its got the geometry for cutting metal. You can get nail cutting circular blades made like that, too. Usually called remodeling blades.
If your saw motor goes out you can just attach the saw blade to Stormy Daniels head!
The best circular saw blade I ever tried was a Piranha, they will even cut through floor nails!!! I really like how you do the test to see everything gets a even chance!!!
lol. Thanks for the recommendation on the Piranha blade.
Always look forward to your uploads. Would love to see a test of the best drill bits!!
Thank you! I'll test drill bits for sure.
I just had to consult this video before I order sawzall blades... Love the magnet in the bag trick!
Thanks!
Can you do a roundup on your favorite/best in class products that you've tested?
Great video idea! Thank you
We should send this guy politicians for "testing". 🤣
Would solve alot of the world's problems.
lol
Thing is he would need to decontaminate, Hazmat, after associating with them.
I still 2nd the motion!
Thanks for the great tip about cleaning up metal shavings with a magnet in a bag!! Awesome video as always!
Thank you
Happy 2023 to project farm. Your channel makes my life easier , and Thank you for work.
Your testing practical and entertaining. I’ve mentioned your site to others, and they also reference your tests.
I’m off to buy saw blades, and now I have a little additional information to help with selecting.
I would love to see a comparison of razor blades for utility knives.
Thank you for the video idea!
So this is where you got the idea for that video eh huh PF?
If you haven't seen or tried them, look for Lenox blades. Specifically 'the torch' for steel, and 'the axe' for wood. I can tell you from the fire service side of things that they are very good blades for cutting a car apart in times and places where hydraulic tools aren't practical. The axe works great for the Milwaukee Hackzall for trimming trees!
Great recommendation. Thank you!
‘The axe’ and ‘the torch’ are Milwaukee blades
Are they? I'm gonna have to look at my box tonight because I was pretty sure they were made by Lenox. I could be wrong though...
The torch is definitely a Milwaukee blade, and they seem pretty good. it's a fairly new marketing but I remember it specifically because it's so darn thick. Can't comment on"the axe" though. Honestly I've never used a sawzall blade I actually liked, but I never knew Diablo blades were so crazy. Def have to check them out.
the torch is definetly a milwuakee blade, theyre exceptionally good for a bimetal blade at cutting thick mild steel, can cut 1/4" plate basically as long as you want until you hit something and bend the blade i got about 20' of cutting out of one before i banged the blade head on into the sawhorse and it bent, still cuts but the bend makes the blade wonder like crazy
carbide is superior obviously but it takes a much wider kerf so for long cuts on mild steel i prefer the torch blade. but for cutting bits off cars or bolts off a truck the carbide really shines
Thank you good sir for all your hard work! Excellent and informative video.
Thank you!
About to go purchase some blades. Really appreciate your conducting these tests. Invaluable information.
Take care!
Thank you!
I've learned a few things from this channel, and my own experiences. DeWalt and Milwaukee tend to be similar in tool performance, while DeWalt tends to do it cheaper. DeWalt disposable products are not worth it. Diablo is expensive but worth it. 3M is the only sandpaper worth buying. And Mikita tends to be pricey and not the best performing, but they are the most honest about their claims.
Thanks for the feedback.
I've learned lots of lying in promoting many products.
Great video as always, it would be good to see an addendum video testing the Milwaukee Torch blades as I've heard really good things about them.
I'll do it. Thank you!
Likewise Bosch has a RSM9X2 "Heavy Metal" blade as well I've had good success with.
Once again, my compliments and many thanks!
You are welcome!
The tip with the magnet and plastic bag was awesome, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Project farm so you have a test for the oscilating tool blades? I cant find one and I'd like to know what oscilating or multi-tool blades are the best.
The diablo blades I get from amazon are only a bit over 2 bucks per blade. They sell them in a 25 pack for 63 bucks.
Great price!
Only really good if you use you sawzall all the time, like me. Someone who uses theirs once in a blu moon, they would do better with one of the others.
Jef Rey is that price for Carbide or bi-metal?
I would assume those are the Bi-metal.. Ive never seen that kind of price any where.. It cost allot to do the processing on those blades.. they would lose money at 2 bucks a blade.
@Randy Murray I apologize, you are absolutely correct, the ones I use are the bi metal but work fantastically. The cheapest price I could find for the varbide vesion is 8 bucks a piece for a 5 pack.
The magnet idea was GENIUS! Great vid as usual!
Thank you
Hells yes I’ve been asking you for this one awesome thanks a lot.
Thanks for suggesting this video.
Like to see how the lenox blade holds up. A different TH-camr is sponsoring them
Great recommendation!
i agree, i use Lenox blades
I think a slower rate of blade speed would work better and allow the teeth a chance to cool some... on the second test (spring steel) you can see sparks flying, those are the teeth coming off!
Yes, you are absolutely right.
Not really with out any lubrication as for sparks flying there has to with diff levels of steel carbon content also carbide can take way higher machining temperature
Most of those Sparks were actually the material being removed. If your seeing Sparks with hss or Cobalt then no your tool won't last long. Carbide doesn't care so much and can handle a lot more heat.
I agree I am a steel worker and I use a variable speed reciprocating saw at about 3 and even though the blade moves slower it cut a bigger chip
I bet that thumb strike felt smart! I have always used Diablo blades after I was convinced cutting apart a cast iron CNC table. Those blades took a beating and lasted a good long time. thank you for the videos! I enjoy the competitiveness of these and actually teaches me a lot.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
You always come up with great ideas like the Magnet for the steel shavings your shows are always great and KNOWLEDGABLE.
Thank you!
Does Lucas stop leak stop a crankcase leak? Which rust inhibitng paint is the best?
Great video ideas!
@@ProjectFarm If you can get Forte Seal Conditioner, I'd be interested to see how that rates. I found it stopped the gearbox seals in my old corolla from leaking.
HAHA how funny i just used my Diablo Carbide blade today to cut out tons of old galvanized pipe in a basement. Diablo it the way to go with ALL blades. they last the longest in every category
Perfect timing! Glad the Diablo experience matched the test results.
Im going with the diablo for my next blade.
Their sandpaper is awesome too. Diablo cost more but way, way, way, outlasts all of the rest but use cutting oil on steel cuts. It will definitely help in cutting and lengthen the life of your blade a lot.
love your super educational videos. man im 52 and your teaching me so many things and for that im great full. and always getting design ideas from your garage! awesome stuff👍👍👍
Thank you!
Watched this video in the Home Depot parking lot (not the first time) before I went in to buy blades. My sway bar end links were frozen on my truck and no wrench would even turn them. So, plan B, Sawzall. I had the Harbor Freight blades and went through 2 of them without hardly making a dent and they became toothless. DIABLO blade took maybe 30 seconds. I am buying the best blades from now on. Cheap isn't worth the headache.
Thanks for the feedback.
Did you get FLIR on any of this? That would be interesting.
Wut is f
@@heavenlyeji2176 If I understand the question it's Forward Looking InfraRed. The camera that shows how hot and where with the rainbow colors.
Well, folks, if you want a gadget to slowly rotate your Gold’s Gym workout weights, then this is the video for you. 😁 This will help you get a nice, even coating of primer on it, and the vibrations will help prevent air bubbles from ruining the paint job - because no one wants their paint job ruined by unsightly air bubbles in the finish! 😆
lol! funny!
what a toolbag
You deserve this like good sir. Thank you for your service!
Thank you
I confirm your results with my own daily use. Awesome testing procedure as always. Thank you
Thanks and you are welcome!
“There’s nothing warrior about it!” 💀💀💀💀💀
lol
Absolutely true...my dad bought a few sleeves....they're dreadful...bent out cutting metal and wood with furniture
I use DeWalt ;)
DeWalt did pretty good. Thank you
@@ProjectFarm no problem
You will fall in love with the new Milwaukee blade The Torch
Great job as always. I would like to see the same test for blades made for wood. Also if you put the magnet on the other side of the bag when picking up those metal chips once you turn the bag inside out to collect the chips your magnet will not be in the bag with the metal chips.
That was a really good down to earth review. It's nice having someone do the homework for us. I would have been curious to see how the Lennox blades do because they specialize in hacksaw blades. I think the take away is keep the Milwaukee blades in the sawzall case but grab the Diablo for special projects. Thanks again.
Great recommendation on the Lenox blades. I'll be testing their lineup soon. Thank you!
We call them sawsalls down here in Tennessee what state are you guys In?
North Dakota, same here
Thank you. Missouri. They're called both here. I included "sawzall" in the thumbnail.
Same way down here in GA
I'm in PA, I use both terms... But sometimes people look at me like I have two heads when I say "sawzall".
What part of Tennessee you in I'M in Nashville
lenox , hands down
Thank you
I use Lenox brand too, good blades
Me too
I did commercial plumbing for 15 years and i have run the gambit on blades and lenox is the best but cost would make anybody steer towards maybe dewalt
Lenox for sure. But I have a mix of blades, Lenox irwan, and some harbor freight lol
After this review I purchased the Diablo carbide as I had about 250 feet of fence to remove doing our preschool playground remodel. Before I would saw through the horizontal bars. This time I sawed through all the nails where horizontals join the posts. This blade easily sliced through all the nails and I had nice clean piles of fence panels. It was quick and easy. Excellent blade.
Impressive results! Thank you for the feedback
Anyone who works with these things should watch your videos.
Demo blades, grinding wheels, and then there's all the fun stuff with engines.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Crank case with oil and graphite please!!
Thanks for the video idea!