Best CARBIDE Thick Metal Sawzall Blade Brand? Let's find out!
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- Carbide thick metal sawzall blade tests Milwaukee Torch, Diablo, and Lenox carbide tooth blades tested. I purchased the sawzall blades for this showdown and do not accept sponsorship or free products from them either. Hope you enjoy the video and thank you very much for supporting the channel by watching the commercials and from your generous Patreon support. / projectfarm
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Wow, these carbide sawzall blades are impressive! Thanks to everyone who suggested testing these and for all of your video suggestions! Here are the blades tested:
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Could you test Circular saw blades?
One other type of metal blade you probably test in this is the Carbide dust metal blade. Not sure if you know of this blade. It has no teeth. carbide encrusted blade.
Please, do carbide burrs. Plenty of them on Amazon from cheap to high price. Also harbor Freight sell them in stores.
From what I've through the reps, what sets the Lenox CT blades apart is the Titanium Nitride coating, which acts as a heatsink, aiding in heat dissipation.
How about thick metal jigsaw blades?
You do VERY well thought out, performed, recorded and edited tests!
I learn tons of information every time I watch without a second of wasted time!
And you still come off as a regular guy without being full of yourself!
A genuine gem in the morass of youtube!
Thank you!
Karabetter - Well said, and much agreed! This guy puts out awesome content!
Karabetter - You said all I wanted to say, I agree completely! I love Project Farm!
@@ProjectFarm Your videos are very well thought out, the control of ach test is excellent. How about a test of hole saws? It be interesting to see which ones would hold up the best. As an electrician, we are hard on hole saws, my suggested test brands would be Greenlee, Klein, Lenox, Starrett, Milwaukee, and what other brands you can think of.
You should test different drill bits for drilling metal. I can't tell you how many times I've bought new drill bits and they end up burning up or dulling quickly when drilling into steel.
Great recommendation! Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm yes. please do so
If you test drill bits please add the Ridgid to the test. Best I have found but not amazing.
That would be a great video!
Fastenal sells a blue drill bit index that we use at work (steel building) they last a long time and drill great!
Looking forward to this test!
I've used Diablo in the shop for a while now.... might have to try out a few of the Lenox in the future. 👍🏼
Thank you for the feedback
I use them both. The Diablo seems to cut faster for me, but it is obviously far less durable.
From what I've through the reps, what sets the Lenox CT blades apart is the Titanium Nitride coating, which acts as a heatsink, aiding in heat dissipation.
Project Farm's reviews are accurate. Ive tried every brand of cutting wheel, sawzall blade, grinding wheel, and flap disc at both Lowes & HD and Diablo is by far the best. PF speaks the truth.
Thank you very much!
Just joined the channel because you've got me unstuck on projects 3-4 times, and helped me make smart purchasing decisions. Just the first sentence of this video got me where I needed to go with a spring shackle replacement on my truck. THANK YOU.
Awesome! Thank you!
For some Odd reason, these tests are very entertaining
Thank you! That means a lot. I really want them to help consumers while also making the tests enjoyable to watch. I certainly have a lot of fun testing products.
Very entertaining, but a bit too much footage of actual cutting, thanks for the awesome videos!
@@Yonatan24 i want more cutting.
I’m a tradesman, so I find them educational and entertaining
I found the sped of footage in this one to be interesting. The waterfall of chips vibrating off of the wood was actually pretty beautiful. That's something you don't have time to notice when you're actually using a sawsall.
Just wanna say thank you for being so transparent and making me rethink all the science fair questions I should have had in High School.
Thank you very much!
When I was in school they didn't have science fairs they expected you to become either aDr or Lawyer
You have sold me on Diablo with your non-biased testing
Thank you!
Diablo blades are amazing. We use the carbide wood, and bimetal. We build new homes, and they slice the wood like butter.
Same with skillsaw blades
Yeah I have tried them all in the field and even though I'm a Milwaukee fan boy the Diablo are by far superior.
@@galpha12 try spider blades at lowes
@@ProjectFarm
You can't move it down the piece you are cutting an arbitrary length for comparison testing as it effects the cooling due to conduction and surface area convection. Not to mention deformation/stabilization. Most noticeable in the spring steel cut for Lennox.
While this cuts both ways as far as advantage/disadvantage (I say, I say, that's a bimetal joke son, a gag, a gimmick) it introduces error in the testing.
Lenox Tools loves you almost as much as your viewers do. :-) Great testing as usual!
Thank you very much! I thought the Diablo was going to win the showdown but the Lenox CT is a tough blade! You've got a great channel! Looking forward to your next video.
Your dedication to the scientific method is really appreciated. Showing how you do the tests means other people can try to repeat your results. That's REALLY important.
Thank you!
As a plumber our suppliers only carry Lenox and Milwaukee blades. Looks like Lenox is the clear leader for the type of cutting we do. Price point is higher but if it outperforms the others it's worth it. Thank you for the great video!
Thank you!
I'm an electrician and like you its always Lenox or Milwaukee choices. I honestly thought Milwaukee was the probably the superior product and its neat to see that I was wrong. These independent tests show us you really can't buy based on brand name alone. I'm going for Lennox here out due to what I see as a good balance between longevity and effectiveness
Maybe Diablo didn't want to make a deal with your suppliers? Not all companies are willing to mass produce in bulk for cheaper. Or are capable. Would be interesting to find out.
@@arthurx333 Diablo caters to the consumer market via mass retailers like Home Depot. Whereas Lenox is primarily marketed to the industrial/trade market. Since it was acquired by a large conglomerate, Milwaukee sells to everyone.
I've been using Lenox products for decades and this test confirms what I've seen in use: Lenox makes great blades, and hole-saws.
@@EDesigns_FL I will say in some of his other tests though, the lower range of Lenox blades don't stand out as well as this one.
Thank you so much for your time and efforts sir, it helps us out a lot,
Bless.
Thank you for the positive feedback!
Your videos are great and very non biased. I appreciate all your efforts and keep up the great work
Thank you!
Another great test. I've always respected the Lennox brand because of their hacksaw blades from years gone by. Glad to see they're keeping up their game.
Thank you!
I have nothing to do with these products but I still watch all your videos as they are very informative and even though I might never ever use these products but having extra knowledge is never a bad thing.
Love your setup and how detailed your tests are for every product in a very creative and understandable way.
There is no other channel that goes through all this trouble to test these products so everyone can choose the right one.
God bless you man.
Thank you very much!!
Have you done a metal cut off wheel comparison?
Thank you for the video idea!
Right? I'm curious to see Diablos diamond cut off wheels in action.
Biggest problem with a grinder cut off wheel they make a ton more dust and mess than a sawzall when I’m in costumers houses I much rather take a few extra mins and make less dust in the air than use a grinder even tho a grinder is the fastest but very messy cutting old cast iron sewer pipes
@@ProjectFarm well if you do do a video about them the walter zipcut discs seem to last the best out of what i have used! at least for norm cutoff wheels
i have never got to try the new metal ones that say they last forever
@@ProjectFarm plz test drywall anchors
As you can probably tell by all the comments I'm binge watching all your videos applicable to me. Thank you very much for providing such valuable information and taking what must be quite a bit of time setting up these tests.
You are welcome!
I love your channel, your testing methodology, your choice of things TO test, and your personality. You seem to be a man after my own heart. Whenever someone asks me my opinion on a product that they are about to buy, I immediately refer them to your channel if it's a product that I know you've tested. Don't be afraid to put your seal of approval on your favorites. I know you want to be humble, but after putting in the work that you do, you've earned the right to state which product you think is best. There are certainly plenty of hacks out there that are willing to tell the unsuspecting what's best, without ever even using the product, if it's free from a sponsor.
I used to be a big supporter of Consumer Reports, but because I worked in a GE appliance factory that made many of the appliances that were regularly reviewed, and I knew that we made many of the other brands that GE was compared to in that magazine, right there in our plant, identical to the GE product , just branded with a different name at the end of the production line, I couldn't understand why those other brands got rated higher. They would test many different GE branded models that all used the same major components and end up ranking them all over the place. I have come to believe that their testing doesn't mean much because of the sample size of such complex products. You, on the other hand, provide meaningful compares because you test simpler products, therefore I have faith in your results. Kudos, Sir.
Thank you very much for the positive comments! I really enjoy testing products without any pressure from those who manufacture the products I test. Thanks again!
Project farm video on a Saturday? A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Thank you! I'll publish one on Monday too.
I appreciate the hard work I don’t watch because I need to know the info I watch because you’re entertaining keep up the hard work
Thank you!
I don’t know how many of these tests I’ve watched - thank you it’s appreciated
Just discovered your experiments, really appreciate how objective and thorough your tests are.
Thank you very much!
I use a ton of these blades and the Lenox was impressive. I use this style on cast iron pipe.
Cast iron is the ultimate test! Thank you
Bud Latham plumber? Lenox are the only brand I carried for cutting cast iron as a plumber when chain snaps weren’t feasible
Great video (as always!). I was really surprised by the (relatively) poor performance of the Milwaukee given it's design.
Thanks for your hard work, now I know where (and where not) to spend my money.
Thank you!
i love this channel.
no long talking about things, just quick and to the point.
Thank you!!!
I'm a remodeling contractor and I constantly use the diablos ,I appreciate your test and I will have no problem buying the Lennox in the future thanks for a great test. Keep up the good work....
Diablo makes a great blade! Thank you
Almost half a million subs!
Thank you!
Well deserved! One million inbound! At least.
aron jaydee and now almost 1000,000 yeeehh
You have become my new go to guide for purchasing almost anything. Kudos. Always well researched, and as completely fair as possible.
Thanks!
I have used Lennox carbide for many years now and I've had good results with them. Haven't tried the other brands in the carbide yet. Thank you for taking the time to post these videos they are really entertaining and lots of good information comes from them.
Thank you
Hello again! Im just asking why did you upload on saturday, Not monday? And have you thought of doing the hand cleaner test that i have recommended in a few last vids, i have a bike shop and we need an reliable hand cleaner brand to use. Thanks for te Terrific content, keep it up man! :)
Thank you! I'll publish another video on Monday as well. This is a extra. Thanks for the video idea! I like it!
@@ProjectFarm Yes the hand cleaner test would be a good one.
I use boraxo at work. Its a powder in a box. I love it but I don't like how my hands feel soft after using it. Its like an after taste.
That's a great one. Thanks again!
@@ProjectFarm can pen ink be used as motor oil?
Whenever I see a Project Farm video I think, "let's see what is worth buying and what is junk." I appreciate your lack of bias and sponsorship, and the rigor of your tests; I definitely take your findings into advisement when I make purchases.
Thank you!
I recently purchased my first home and have been remodeling most of the house. I've had to cut through a lot of framing with nails and screws throughout all. I was trying to use the cheaper blades at first and then I seen a video of a Diablo skil saw blade and was impressed with it. So I purchased 2 Diablo sawzall blades, 1 was their demolition blade and 1 was the metal cutting blade. I've been using that diablo demolition blade for months now and it's still going strong. I was blown away by how much better it was.
Thanks for watching!
I really need a razor blade review breakdown and which stays the sharpest the longest. I work in cotton textiles and cotton dulls the blades very fast
Thank you for the video idea!
There are ways to extend a blade edge or most cutting edges. No many do not want to be bothered, particularly tooling manufactures. they want to sell tooling.
Thank you for your diligence in performing objective testing of consumer products. I personally have a very hard time trusting online reviews of products for a variety of reasons, such as paid promotion and unaddressed controlled variables in testing environment, etc. May you always keep your integrity, because your viewers trust the information you give us. Thank you for all that you do. Wishing you and yours all the best. Cheers. 😁
Thanks and you are welcome!
You make terrifically useful videos and I commend you for the video production quality as well. You clearly put a lot of effort into this channel, as evidenced by your videos and the fact that you respond to nearly every comment, very impressive for someone with nearly a million subscribers. Keep it up!
Thank you very much!
Had to make that 10 min mark lol.
We use Diablo in my field. Wouldn't recommend any other brand.
Thank you!
I've had great luck with Diablo and Lenox.
Not so much with DeWalt and other brands.
AD revenueeeeeee
He didn't even put in mid roll ads though. Just the end of video ad. That's benevolent I tell you!
Have you tried the GreenLee blades? they're Swiss Made and are NOT sold in the big box stores (Lowe's, Home Depot).
I like how you did the side by side, I saw another person comment about it on another video you made and it's awesome that you listen
Thank you for the feedback
Your test are not only entertaining but scientific, You’re very calculated about what you do on tests I appreciate you and what you do.
Thank you!
Just got here and one thumbs down. Why? This channel has great content .
Thank you for the positive comment!
I wouldn't always take "thumbs down" against the content creator. Sometimes TH-cam recommends videos just based on a title and with autoplay will play a video you are not interested in. Clicking a thumbs down keeps TH-cam from recommending them again. Also subscribing and then unsubscribing keeps them from showing up as recommends. I wish there was something that worked better.
I always assumed they were watching with their monitor upside down and hit what looked like a thumbs up
The thumbs down are from Milwaukee employees.
@@TheVexCortex Plot twist: The thumbs down are from all the sponsors he turned down to deliver even more of that hot, steamy, non-biased content!
I love how accurate you are you are truly the only one that goes the extra mile
Thank you!
I want more glue tests. I know you already have a bunch of those, but there's so much more to test! Wood, plastic, glass, metal, leather, rubber. Tests with clean and slightly oiled surfaces. Instant glues vs normal glues vs resins. Resins for compounds (glass fiber reinforced).
Thank you for the recommendation!
That Diablo is such a good bargain being cheaper than the others. Great test PF thank you!
Thank you!
This was a real shocker! Lennox really came through! Thanks for all the hard work testing!!
Thank you! Yes, I was really surprised that the Lenox came out on top.
I hate that people give you such a hard time about doing testing correctly. But I'm glad that you still take the testing seriously and do your best to make a fair testing environment for each contender.
Thanks!
I just realized that it is a quarter to eleven in the evening here in the Netherlands, and instead of being out and about in town on this Saturday, I am watching two saw-blades competition who is faster cutting through spring-steel.. and I am loving every second watching it :-D
Thank you!
Thanks for the Video. I have been a Marine Mechanic/Car & Small Engine. Great Channel and like all the Small Engine Running on odd Fluids etc. The JB Weld test was great. I use that stuff for everything cracked blocks etc. It works.
Thank you!
Thank you for the tests. I now know which blade to buy depending on the cutting i need to do. No more will i buy the wrong blade for the job. You're tests makes me want to start a new project.
Thank you!
So glad to see thus test! Im always standing in front of the sales display trying to decide with NO knowlage!
Thank you!
Great video! Honestly you Impress me with how detailed you are and how perfect of an effort you do on making these videos. I watch every second. Even the adds when they pop up cause I respect it that much, keep doing you brotha and god bless
Thank you so much!
My son just turned me onto your channel. This is the first video I saw and I am impressed with your testing regimen. It's a torture test! You also came up with an innovative way to use the Sawzall! How's about posting some plans or measured sketches for that. Perhaps, in future videos, you might also incorporate a cost comparison.
Thank you!
Goin to get me some new Lennox blades!!! Your honesty and effort that you put forth to ensure fair testing is unmatched. You sir, could sell snow to eskimos.
Thank you for the positive comment.
I've gotten great use from both Lenox and Diablo blades. I suggest cutting scrap truck tire wire beads and other sections for a really brutal test because rubber doesn't shed heat like metal. Cutting truck frame sections as when harvesting engines at self-service and other salvage yards is another place a great recip blade more than pays for itself.
It's increasingly common to cut off tires with a recip saw for easy rim handling in subsequent bead breaking, and if a bead is loose it's quick to support it with a tire iron then cut the bead vs. wrasslin' the tire onto a tire machine. I learnt the trick from a big rig tire shop and use it at my home shop freeing up rims now that many recycle centers won't take mounted tires.
Thanks for the suggestion.
As always well done! I was definitely smiling whrn the sparks started flying. When you see a carbide blade creating sparks you know its coming undone. Lol. Thanks for the Saturday upload
Thank you!
That surprised me, I have been a big fan of Diablo blades for a long time. I may need to rethink that. Thank you for a real unbiased review
Thank you! I was really surprised Lenox did so well.
After viewing a couple other comments, definitely need to test drilling through metal to see who stacks up. Always look forward to watching your videos.
Thank you for the recommendation.
That is a mighty fine test rig you made! Very repeatable and happy you took temperature into account
Thank you!
Thank you for this. I've been using torch for 10 years and will be switching to diablo and Lennox.
Thank you!
Me too
Thanks for taking the time to do this!
Thank you
I've actually gotten both diablo and lenox blades recently, so now I'm glad to know they are really good.
Thanks for the feedback.
I am always impressed by the efforts you make to produce this content. I mean not only practical tests but also video editing; I'm sure it takes a lot of time. Very pleased to watch
Thank you very much
I had a diablo that was included free in a set of there blades, used it for the first time the other day to cut exhaust pipe and i was blown away how fast and straight it cut. Like a hot knife threw butter. I own and operate my own repair shop and will tell u im 100% sold on the diablo!!
Diablo makes an amazing blade!
@@ProjectFarm Iv always used there blades but the carbide blade just blew me away. Before the carbide blade we would use there wood blades to cut exhaust pipe LOL quickly
Best Channel on TH-cam. Keep the great videos coming you have saved me and others a lot of money thanks for all the time you put in to these tests.
Thank you very much!
Something interesting to point out: As the cut gets near the end, because the sawzall is pivoting on a hinge the angle the blade is presented to the work changes. This means that the bottom of the cuts are passing through more material than the thickness of the piece would otherwise be. So it's passing through far far more than the 5/8" at the bottom of the spring steel cut. Similar to how to the start and end of cutting through a pipe are the most difficult.
It doesn't make the test invalid but it does add an dimension to consider for gauging how thick a piece of material one saw can cut.
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As always, a video idea:
Wire brushes of different types and makers? Steel, stainless, brass, bronze, different gauges? You could rig a way to attach them to the sawzall and run them over a work piece. I usually buy dollar store wire brushes because the price difference is so wide. Would also be useful to measure the head size, weight, and how much force the handles can take before snapping.
And on that same note, lots of angle grinder consumables to try out too.
Great point! This really puts each blade to the test on their ability to get rid of the metal shavings.
The full spring steel cutting scene featuring Diablo vs.Lenox was the highlight of my lunch break. I guess that says something about my lunchbox today.
Everytime I go to buy consumables or adhesives I've started looking to see if you've tested them to save me some trouble and $$$. Thanks for your thorough approach to these products.
Thank you!
Another great video as always, i have one criticism and its anecdotal at best. In the side by side lenox and diablo cutting the spring steel, i think the lenox might have had a SLIGHT advantage. Since it was only cutting a thin slice off of the steel. Im aware that the blade makes it own path to cut through and theoretically whether its cutting off an inch or a foot, it shouldnt matter, but in my experience, the pinch factor can make a difference. Seeing as you werent cutting through the middle while the spring was still attached to something, the pinch factor is minimal and anecdotal at best, but its its something to consider for the future. Your videos and tests are not only fun to watch, they are incredibly helpful when you're at the hardware store deciding what blade is the right one for the job. No more sitting there scratching our heads, project farm SHOWED us which ones work better. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
Thank you!
Interesting test outcome. I just had to go under the crawl space of our house to repair a MAJOR kitcen sink drain pipe leak of a two foot long piece of 2 inch galvanized pipe and elbow drain fitting. The pipe has been there probably 40 years and had completely rotted out on the bottom. I ended up having to cut out and replace all components with new pvc parts. I used the 6 in Diablo blade and a 9 in Torch blade. Both for thick metal/cast iron. Torch blade was much better at cutting , maybe due to the longer length. I will definitely be getting the Lennox blade next time if I have to do additional cutting down in the crawl space again.
Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos man no bs straight to the point you earned a subscriber
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Another excellent video. I was getting ready to buy a carbide sawzall blade, and you helped me make a good choice.
Thank you!
Cutting the spring steel was an impressive test. Are you sure the heat from cutting didn't anneal the steel? Your tests are spectacular I was just curious...
Very interesting indeed. I dont know if its because of availability, but a LOT of people use the lennox blades in general. I have had a few I cant remember which ones that when used even if you reposition the blade to an untouched area when cutting, the end result was an incomplete cut and a blade with no teeth. I always learn something from your videos, thank you!
Thank you!
From what I've through the reps, what sets the Lenox CT blades apart is the Titanium Nitride coating, which acts as a heatsink, aiding in heat dissipation.
I'm loving these comparison lineup videos, They will come in handy when selecting the right tool for the job's in hand.
Thank you!
I recently had an extremely difficult cut. Cast iron pipe, old, slightly miss casts 90 years ago, one side thick, one side thin,,, thin side perforated. An impossible position. Could not use a torch, chain cutter would not fit,, and I have experience with carbide sawsall blades,, abrasive, carbide, aluminum oxide,,, Yes, they will cut it (a 4") , but it is going to require serious time. An hour or even two of one of those old dogs in a confined space is usual. Lenox has a diamond sawsall blade !! I seem to remember I paid a ridiculously cheap price of 38 dollars? I made two cuts in 5 minutes ! Flawless, square cuts. I was able to splice in a replacement pipe easily.
Back to a bit of old business. Oil additives. I am now the user of Bestline. After researching from you and many sources. I am pleased to report that in my 12 year old truck, it was noticeable from the first moment after the oil change,, I was even a bit concerned that I may have loosened it too much. Now 8,000 miles into it, on the second oil change with Bestline added. I am quite and favourably impressed. Mileage is better. My F-150, loaded, is running at EPA estimates or better, city and highway, On the highway I am running 19.4 mpg under good conditions. The last tank (a 38 gallon tank, 650 mile range) NYC to Detroit,, into a head wind, snow and ice, Pennsylvania hills, three long periods of idle because of accidents ahead, 1.5 to 2.0 total hours at idle, and still at the fill up, 17.5 mpg. I do still wish you would try Textron,, hard to get and expensive,, but I have seen good test data. One of your 212cc engines to destruction would be interesting. Possibly against a Hapco product?
Thank you greatly in aiding in my research. I have benefited from your simple and direct tests and videos.
I enjoyed reading your comments. Maybe I can compare diamond blades. Also, thanks for the recommendation on Textron.
Great vid! As a metal worker , really know how much effort it takes to create a valid test like this. Very helpful. Will try the lennox blade after this test. TY
Thank you!
If your ever looking for another test, you should rig up something for the sawzall that moves it back and forth, to keep from burning the blade off in one spot. In real world people will move the blade to keep it from wrecking one spot. Your information is very valid and I am not criticizing this video. Just a video suggestion. Thanks for making these video's btw, i can't watch enough of them!
Thanks for the video idea.
This is one of the best channels I’ve seen in a long time keep doing what you’re doing I finally have something to watch again
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Great job on the tests!! Definitely was a fair comparison to show which one was the better blade.
Thank you!
For whatever it's worth...
I cut an entire 40 ft shipping container into pieces smaller than 5ft x 7ft with nothing but sawzall blades and went through many packs of both Diablo and Lenox carbide blades..
The Diablo held up better and cut far more every time, and was cheaper.
Thanks for your awesome videos!
Cheers
You are welcome!
I'm a retired Master Electrician - I've used every blade known to man... except the cheap ones - I learned early on after watching other electricians, that cheap tools and materials are cheap, and that you definitely get what you pay for. I became a fan of Lennox after I got my first HackMaster saw; whenever there's a choice of blades I choose Lennox for my reciprocating saw, though I'm typically using 24TPI bi-metal for cutting conduit and electrical junction boxes - nice clean cuts that chamfer and de-burr very easily.
As for circular saw blades, I think that Diablo has the best on the market, especially their metal cutting blade. I've cut 1/2" mild plate steel for a homemade firebox like it was, well, mild steel being cut with a really, really good blade. I could have torched it much faster, but I'd have had a lot of grinding to do to make it nice and square for TIG welding.
I really enjoy your video's. May I make a suggestion? Compare the grip, leverage and tooth design of adjustable wrenches; I changed over from Channel-Lok (***American Made, baby!!!***) to Knipex (German made). I've found them to be easier to use; faster, stronger, better grip.
Thank you!
Thanks for testing these blades. I think we all learned something and you certainly do a great job keeping it entertaining.
Thank you!
As always, I truly appreciate your videos.
Glad to hear it!
Those Lenox CT blades cut through anything and last too. My go-to for cutting through hardended steel control arm bushings. A blade can do 8 cuts through 1/4"x1" hardened sleeves and still be usable. Have also used the regular Lazer thick metal blades to cut through a bunch of 1.25" solid steel kingpins. I'm Lenox for life.
Thanks for the feedback.
You should do an endurance test by cutting lengthways through spring steel to see which blade cuts furthest without stopping. Great work keep it up!
Thank you for the video idea!
I have used the Diablo carbide blade to cut cast iron sewer pipe. In difficult positions it works well with little damage to the blade. Have never tried the others, at Home Depot I watch for the sales to pickup more at a lower cost.
Diablo is amazing!
Another great one Mr. Farm! I assume this was filmed before you *saw* my comment about running the power cord through your kill-a-watt to see how the blade types affect the power the saw needs. No complaints!
Yes, you are right. It was indeed filmed before your recommendation. That is a great recommendation by the way. Thanks again!
Good stuff. I’ve had good luck with Lenox carbide when cutting steel.
Thanks!
Wow, great content!! I like the normal length of the video plus speeded up video as well. Makes it so interesting!! You rock, Todd! This is by far great channel to watch!! 👍👍👍👍. That's your thumbs up! 😃
Thank you!
As always... Truely impressive attention to detail, and great video. Thanks.
And the side by side shots are also a great touch. Editing these videos has to be alot of work.
Thank you!
I really like your sawzall series tests, however I would like to see some testing on longevity as well as durable flexibility while cutting (bottom of a stud on a wall, with nails in it). Also punch through testing (using tip to cut through a board).
Great feedback. Thank you
Honestly perfect for my current project thank you so much
You’re welcome 😊
You are such an awesome guy. Thanks again. I am glad and proud to be a subscriber to your channel.
Thanks! Thanks for being a subscriber!
For cutting thick steel I have had good luck with slowing my speed down and using a little oil on the blade. It keeps the blade cooler with less damage to the teeth. Those teeth really heat up going wide open on the speed and when those teeth get too hot they wear off quickly and cutting speed goes way down. This same technique works best when trilling thick steel, which is where I got the idea. Slowing it down helps with or without oil and it doesn't have to be special cutting oil although that would probably be best.
Great point on the blade speed and cutting oil. You are right!
I love your practical videos. I've recently switched to a Diablo carbide blade for cutting stainless steel exhaust components and it never disappoints. I'd like to give a +1 for Kyle's drill bit suggestion, as I'm sure we all would like to know the most effective tool for drilling ferrous material. I think it might be fun to try a brick/ceramic/concrete cutting test as well, as that's another topic where I think most people just roll the dice on a solution.
Thank you
Great video again! I have always been a Milwaukee fan , this will change my future buying of blades, Thanks for the test and video.
Thank you!
Another great test, the Lenox blade did pretty well. Great video!
Thank you!
I came here from a video about using a reciprocating saw for processing a tree. Video idea for you, a bit different from your typical approach but still quantitative. A big reason for going with a reciprocating saw vs. chainsaw for landscaping is safety. There must be data out there (from OSHA?) on chain saw and reciprocating saw accidents you could present along with your typical performance comparison. I am happy to spend 5x longer cutting branches if it means I have 50x less chance of severe injury, for instance. It'd be great to see performance and safety summarized in a single video - you might even save a life considering your huge audience.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Loved this series and truly appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Would you consider doing something like this for drill bits next? I would love to see how different brand and types of drill bits compare. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Thank you for the video idea!
I have always said lenox blades ate the best. The fire rescue blade is my favorite hands down. I have the diamond grit cast iron blade for cutting through cast iron toilet drains. I keep a old windex bottle full of water to spray the material, and blade to keep it cool. But its cut over 20 pipes before I considered a replacement.
Great videos, I always look forward to them!
Thank you