3 ESSENTIAL DIABLO RECIPROCATING SAW BLADES! -TOOL REVIEW TUESDAY

This episode of Tool Review Tuesday features my advice for choosing the top 3 Diablo reciprocating saw blades. The blades each 9" long and made of of carbide. One blade is for steel cutting, one is for wood and pruning, and the third one is a combination for nail embedded wood. These blades work well in my Ridgid Megamax 18V saw as well as my Milwaukee 8amp Sawzall.
DIABLO 9" PRUNING BLADE LINK: homedepot.sjv....
DIABLO 9" MEDIUM STEEL BLADE: homedepot.sjv....
DIABLO 9" GENERAL PURPOSE BLADE: homedepot.sjv....
Question of the day: What reciprocating saw blade would you use the most? Would you prune your trees with the Diable Pruning Blade?
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This tool is provided as part of the ProSpective Program with The Home Depot. I want to say thank you to them as well as the Diablo Tool Company for providing the saw blades and sponsoring this video.
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[@jdreynolds29]

The most common problem I see with people choosing recip saw blades is they always go for the wrong blade size, meaning for whatever reason they think a longer blade is better. just like the three blades that you chose for this video that are supposed to be essential blades for your kit are all 9 inch blades. Yes 9 inch blades have their place, liike that cedar 6 by 6. However for the majority of cutting tasks that the use of a reciprocating saw is going to be used on a six inch blade is the best choice. Hardly ever would somebody be grabbing a reciprocating saw to cut something that at its smallest cross-section be more than 6 in. You had a 6 x 6, and that is perfectly fine to use a 9 inch blade for that, however most people are going to be using it to cut 2 x material or 4 x material, and for this a 6 inch blade is best choice. when having a blade that is too long for the application at hand excessive flapping back and forth at the end of your blade is common and this leads to premature blade failure in binding, bending, or breaking of the blade. And the majority of the time you are only using the first 2 or 3 in of your blade no matter what blade you you are using. This point is validated by the excessive wobble and flipping back and forth of your played when you were cutting a piece of metal in your jaw horse if the tip of the blade is flapping back and forth excessively and that means that you have chosen a blade that is too long for the task at hand in your who played is not suitable for that application. I agree with your three choices cuz blades but not the length of the blades that you are recommending to be getting. Joe I believe that a six-inch blade is the best choice for most applications I would say for every 5 blades near kit four of them should be 6 in.

[@avega2792]

I just picked up a Diablo variety pack on black friday and they are great blades. Having only used the cheap Harbor Freight blades then going to Diablos blew me away at how good they really are. I might give Milwaukee blades a try because I hear they’re great also, but I know for a fact I’ll always have some Diablos close by!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I saw them at the black Friday sales. The 9" Diablo general purpose blade is my go-to!

[@josephj6521]

I cut some thick roots. I bought the Diablo 12” pruning blade thinking it’ll do the job. It did, slowly. I later bought the Diablo 12” demo blade for another tree’s roots. Oh wow! It cut so much better and quick!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Oh wow, that's interesting. I should test that out the next time I have roots to deal with. I'd also like to test the orbital settings on my Sawzall while doing so.

[@ricardomontes373]

I just purchased a 15 amp Milwaukee Orbital SawZall ($199.99 + tax) to remove tile adhesive using scraper that came with adapter for use with this saw. Well, the part of the adapter that goes into the shank quickly broke and I had to disassemble the shank to remove the broken piece. Now, it turns out that this tool is a saw and it is not design for this type of work. So now, I am trying to find out what to do with this saw. Use it on what? I am into auto repair and welding so watching your video gave me some ideas. Thank you for your time and sharing you knowledge.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You're welcome. I don't use this tool all the time, but when I get certain projects that need a tough saw for cutting , I'm very glad to have it.

[@jaredbush1056]

Great deal. 9 blades and case included. Ask an HD orange vest where you can find it. Ditto a nice deal on Diablo circ saw blades. Good luck,

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'll have to check that out, thanks!

[@felishiadarling]

I have the 6” and 9” metal and they cut like butter. Great blades.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I always keep a few blades on hand in my tool box. I like using all 3 mentioned in this video.

[@neftalireyes4517]

The longest thing on this video was the intro an I like it

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Awesome, thanks!

[@wemcal]

great video.... i mostly use 6" wood or pruning and general purpose 6"

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Same here. The general purpose is a great blade!

[@loucifer323]

That pruning blade is the best

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's the best pruning blade I've seen yet for a recip saw.

[@travishartman5662]

@@MarkThomasBuilder Sawzalls for pruning are way better than chainsaws. Over about 6" diameter not so much though...

[@spacewalla3574]

A nice, to the point, video. Thanks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@michalwalks]

great video & nice transitions - your area looks really beautiful

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for watching

[@buffalobmf]

I used the wood blade. It cuts like butter

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yeah, it's awesome!👊

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks for the video. i was hoping to see how well the plunging worked on that plunge tip?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet!🙌

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

What saw blade do you use the most? One for cutting steel, wood, or a combo blade?

[@nsatoday]

markthomasbuilder , usually metal blade or combo. Because if I’m cutting wood it probably has nails or screws in it. And a metal blade works for PVC conduit etc

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I was helping some guys fill a dumpster today and I ended up using the combo blade to cut some stuff down. If you just throw it in there, it fills up too fast. You're right, there's usually nails in stuff that needs cutting, especially doing demo work.

[@dainco08]

Diablo WOWW

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The make nice blades all around.

[@lxmzhg]

Which blade would be good for cutting the roots on a tree stump, where the blade will come into contact with sand?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'd go with the pruning blade. I recently did just that and the blade held up very well. It seems counterintuitive to put a blade in the ground, but it can be done.

[@pz-bv9ts]

I'm a noob so wondering can you use that final metal blade on wood for cleaner cuts on 2x4 or 2x6 or still better off with general purpose?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a great question... I would go with the general purpose blade for cleaner 2x lumber cuts.

[@pz-bv9ts]

@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you! I have some DIY projects in mind where I don't necessarily need the precision of a miter saw so slightly rough cuts will be okay. Also let's face it, recipro saws are just FUN!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes they are!

[@schutztruppe]

is there down side to a longer blade compaired to the 9 inch

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

If it's too long, it can jam into something and bend. For instance if you're cutting a root in the ground, it can hit a rock or something and bend.

[@primelricafrente]

Cool. But i thought you will test also the pruning vs general purpose on the clean wood... 9in is more usable than 12in?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That sounds like a good idea for a video.

[@primelricafrente]

@@MarkThomasBuilder cool. So that we will know which is more better. The 3 in 1 general purpose or the prunner for the clean wood? Also to check the durability. Cheers

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I find myself using the general purpose blade the most.

[@primelricafrente]

I think it is also more durable than punning. What size are you using?

[@intothegamegen5067]

What blade should i get! For cutting down 7 inch thick branch

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I would go with the Diable 12" Pruning Blade. Model# DS1203CP Let me know how it works out...

[@handyman8494]

try a chain saw....

[@wadep9916]

I wish I seen those earlier when I went to Home Depot this morning to purchase my Makita 18-volt reciprocating saw. These Milwaukee 9 inch Blade say nail embedded wood and it's 5 TPI.. all I'm doing is cutting small tree limbs some pruning in it's not cutting very well.. thanks for the video..

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The pruning blade is my go-to for limbs and roots.

[@pamelaarlous1083]

I have a Milwaukee Hackzall to help me garden and none of the blades are any good for pruning or trimming, messy messy finish and I think I have them all. Yesterday I bought a Bosch Expert Tough wood and the cut was sooo clean! I'm going to try the Diablo Carbide Pruning and Clean Wood in 6 inches, the cuts on the videos look very good.

[@cherylangel1714]

Which blade is best for nails?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The middle, general purpose blade is what I use for nail embedded wood and demolition work.

[@iluvsilva8236]

If I want to cut the metal post like this: imgur.com/a/twiyLit Will this 6" blade with 14 TPI from Home Depot work? www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-6-in-14-18-TPI-Steel-Demon-Medium-Metal-Cutting-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-5-Pack-DS0614BF5/203464782

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That will work for that.

[@jaredbush1056]

Diablo has a deal on all of those blades plus some others in a pack available at Home Depot. You overspent

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Interesting, I didn't see them the last time I was buying blades. Thanks for the info.

[@tjstuts1706]

Sorry bro I can't trust a guy who doesn't have a spec of dust on his sawzall.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Lol, that's my new Ridgid recipe saw. I have an older Milwaukee Sawzall shown in my other video, comparing the Diablo to the Milwaukee Torch blade.