Best CARBIDE Thick Metal Sawzall Blade Brand? Let's find out!

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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[@ProjectFarm]

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: Diablo: amzn.to/3hkTvEl Milwaukee Torch: amzn.to/3l7zR0Y Lenox: amzn.to/32jvVBN

[@Ryan-ki3pw]

Could you test Circular saw blades?

[@bryansmith5980]

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.

[@almostperfectdiy]

Please, do carbide burrs. Plenty of them on Amazon from cheap to high price. Also harbor Freight sell them in stores.

[@5anctvm97]

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.

[@GMAN142006]

How about thick metal jigsaw blades?

[@Karabetter]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@foadrightnow5725]

Karabetter - Well said, and much agreed! This guy puts out awesome content!

[@noimagination99]

Karabetter - You said all I wanted to say, I agree completely! I love Project Farm!

[@Bluesman57]

@@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.

[@Omegadoomship]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! Thank you!

[@chrisc6874]

@@ProjectFarm yes. please do so

[@BlueDart1971]

If you test drill bits please add the Ridgid to the test. Best I have found but not amazing.

[@mattr7849]

That would be a great video!

[@RyanS493]

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!

[@jacobmollernielsen7198]

For some Odd reason, these tests are very entertaining

[@ProjectFarm]

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.

[@Yonatan24]

Very entertaining, but a bit too much footage of actual cutting, thanks for the awesome videos!

[@Feelpowned81]

@@Yonatan24 i want more cutting.

[@mikezeke7041]

I’m a tradesman, so I find them educational and entertaining

[@TheBrokenLife]

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.

[@dieniewienie143]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@poot111111]

You have sold me on Diablo with your non-biased testing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@GrimReaper1123]

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

[@galpha12]

Yeah I have tried them all in the field and even though I'm a Milwaukee fan boy the Diablo are by far superior.

[@brianpoirier9889]

@@galpha12 try spider blades at lowes

[@skeetorkiftwon]

@@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.

[@TheUniquePlumberman]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@kylefowler5082]

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

[@arthurx333]

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.

[@EDesigns_FL]

@@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.

[@802Garage]

@@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.

[@electronicsNmore]

Lenox Tools loves you almost as much as your viewers do. :-) Great testing as usual!

[@ProjectFarm]

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.

[@ttogreh]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@stevenbelow2502]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@FreeBladez]

Have you done a metal cut off wheel comparison?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@r.schroeder.9479]

Right? I'm curious to see Diablos diamond cut off wheels in action.

[@Eskears2]

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

[@NightshiftCustom]

@@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

[@thomashughes6951]

@@ProjectFarm plz test drywall anchors

[@dustman96]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@jnwhrt13]

I don’t know how many of these tests I’ve watched - thank you it’s appreciated

[@frostywolf8670]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Cole-ek7fh]

i love this channel. no long talking about things, just quick and to the point.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!!!

[@mattallen543]

You have become my new go to guide for purchasing almost anything. Kudos. Always well researched, and as completely fair as possible.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Rhodeislander]

I use a ton of these blades and the Lenox was impressive. I use this style on cast iron pipe.

[@ProjectFarm]

Cast iron is the ultimate test! Thank you

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Bud Latham plumber? Lenox are the only brand I carried for cutting cast iron as a plumber when chain snaps weren’t feasible

[@MrCurstesy]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@crimsoncarnage5435]

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. 😁

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@SirBlmp]

Almost half a million subs!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@arthurx333]

Well deserved! One million inbound! At least.

[@OmarGarcia-bi7jq]

aron jaydee and now almost 1000,000 yeeehh

[@skateboardPs3]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@xwhels]

I love how accurate you are you are truly the only one that goes the extra mile

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Alexander_Sannikov]

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).

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@kennyclement2823]

So glad to see thus test! Im always standing in front of the sales display trying to decide with NO knowlage!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@bgdavenport]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the positive comment.

[@Comm0ut]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@foxwood67]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@paidinred1]

Just got here and one thumbs down. Why? This channel has great content .

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the positive comment!

[@cheeto4493]

I wouldn't always take "thumbs down" against the content creator. Sometimes KZbin recommends videos just based on a title and with autoplay will play a video you are not interested in. Clicking a thumbs down keeps KZbin from recommending them again. Also subscribing and then unsubscribing keeps them from showing up as recommends. I wish there was something that worked better.

[@kirbyyasha]

I always assumed they were watching with their monitor upside down and hit what looked like a thumbs up

[@TheVexCortex]

The thumbs down are from Milwaukee employees.

[@Sharpless2]

@@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!

[@anthonybrod5559]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the recommendation.

[@hikaru_licht]

I've actually gotten both diablo and lenox blades recently, so now I'm glad to know they are really good.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@585585MC]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much

[@mattv4228]

Best Channel on KZbin. 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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@muppen74]

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.

[@theadventuresofpugslyandbu6207]

Love your videos man no bs straight to the point you earned a subscriber

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@More350Power]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@TheHungrySlug]

I'm loving these comparison lineup videos, They will come in handy when selecting the right tool for the job's in hand.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Sailor376also]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

I enjoyed reading your comments. Maybe I can compare diamond blades. Also, thanks for the recommendation on Textron.

[@shenaniganswhatsoever363]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@kamdaddypurp3341]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@steelfabmechanic6545]

Great job on the tests!! Definitely was a fair comparison to show which one was the better blade.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@65buickriv]

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

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@brucecoleman7412]

As always, I truly appreciate your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad to hear it!

[@underfiremaf8307]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@thinkfirst6431]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Diablo is amazing!

[@RickBaconsAdventures]

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!

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, you are right. It was indeed filmed before your recommendation. That is a great recommendation by the way. Thanks again!

[@AP9311]

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! 😃

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@bencoblentz4344]

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).

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback. Thank you

[@juniorlewis9173]

You are such an awesome guy. Thanks again. I am glad and proud to be a subscriber to your channel.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@makeilkalashnicov1142]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point on the blade speed and cutting oil. You are right!

[@wildefox1478]

Another great test, the Lenox blade did pretty well. Great video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@ThisIsNotAVideo]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@thebuiltcmax]

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.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@802Garage]

Great video as always! I'm still really impressed by the Diablo product line. Lenox really did step it up for their carbide blade though. I'd be interested to see how well different cutting oils work. Both with drill bits and with saw blades if that's a thing. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@mwv8408]

I just posted the same suggestion at the top about testing thread cutting oils, I found that the Magic oil worked so much better than my CRC aerosol that I threw the CRC in the garbage.

[@em2012ish]

Excellent science! Have you considered doing a review on the pruning blades for recip saws? I know there can be more variation in natural limbs however knowing speed and longevity for those blades would be great. Thanks for your attention to precision when testing, it makes the results more valid imo.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@stevepaolini2524]

One note, each of these test cuts was performed without the saw's shoe resting on the workpiece. In normal cutting, the shoe would be pushed into the work. I realize that in your tests that all the test cuts were done in the same configuration but if you were to adjust your rig to have the saw's shoe against the work, I would be willing to bet that the results would be different. You have great videos by the way and your methods are very scientific. Thanks for making them.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the info!

[@richardstouder6964]

I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thanks for the great stuff

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad you like them!

[@dylanheadrick3789]

Another test I'd love to see is the new diamond metal cut off wheels for metal chop saws versus the abrasive wheels. I'm really tempted to pick one up, but I'm not sure how well they work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@BQuicksilver]

I'd love to see you review oscillating saw blades. There aren't any good reviews out there and you're always the gold standard.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

rule from machinist school: more teeth slow rpm heavy feed. Less teeth high rpm less feed. Often I see guys burn a drill bit by either to much speed low force or running drill in reverse by error. Band saw blades similar. Use cutting oil as coolant. Sparks mean blade is burning not cutting. Overheating hardens metal being cut especially Aluminum which cannot be cut once oxidized. Excellent work thanks!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point! Thank you

[@hommie789]

If you watch the lenox spring steel test when the teeth hit the larger part the stock was vibrating which loses energy. I bet it would have done several seconds faster if the stock was held more solid. Just a FYI but awesome results

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the constructive feedback.

[@komitadjie]

That is darn impressive, I didn't expect the Lenox to perform THAT far superior to the other blades, and the Milwaukee to do so badly by comparison (for carbides, anyway). Definitely great info, I'll be leaving the Torch out of my heavy metal lineup! Thanks a bunch for these good, unbiased tests! I love seeing these, nothing like good, real-world info to use to guide purchases!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@apacheone3643]

Nice job on testing the blades.I am impressed that any of the blades survived spring steel as I have personal cutting this type of steel and it is usually left for oxygen acetylene torch for cutting.J have Diablo blades which I purchase myself it is my personal favorite over dewalt blades that we have at work which to bad you did not test as they are bad.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback. Thank you

[@ckvasnic1]

Awesome series. Very well thought out and well conducted! Thank you. All the best. Chuck

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@sasquatch4554]

I have probably used every body's sawzall blades Milwaukee Morse Dewalt Lennox. The Lennox blades always lasted the longest some cut faster but were warnout very quickly.

[@ProjectFarm]

Awesome! Glad the test is consistent with your experience. Thank you

[@natesalemno3425]

Those Lenox blades are insane. I cut through so much shit with just one blade before failure, and it failed due to user error. I snapped it. It will cut through a solid axle though. I've done it. Took forever but it did it

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jimf2482]

Welp I just picked up some Milwaukee’s on sale during Black Friday... time to return them and see if the Diablo’s are on sale too lol they’re what I usually use for thick metal that’s not cast iron

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@richardsalinetrojr1957]

9/16ths of an inch is not the limitation of the Diablo blade. A buddy I work with gave me a Diablo carbide blade to try cutting a piece of railroad track in half. at first, I laughed and said the blade will overheat and be junk within a min or 2 tops especially considering the track is from 1956 and extremely work-hardened. to my surprise, I was able to cut the track in half with the Diablo. I used 5 4.5" aluminum oxide cutoff wheels to cut through the portion trains ride on and once I was through that I used the Diablo carbide blade to cut through the rest and it only took me about 15min to do it. funny thing is, I used that same blade to make 6 other cuts in that piece of track, and the blade is still usable with no broken teeth. hell, it don't even feel dulled out at all and still cuts like butter. I did have oil constantly drenching the blade so I'm willing to bet that helped a lot and preserved the blade since it didn't even get warm to the touch. The Diablo is the only Sawzall blade I've tried out of the 3 you tested but I'm sold on them 100% for any of my cutting needs.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@castledomeknives9395]

I love to he Diablos carbides.... worth every penny..my neighbor uses D to break down wood pellets....nails don't slow it down. He gets a lot of miles per blade...very impressive!!! I'm talking about no more paint on blade..and they seem to be thinner too!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@aj200415]

Hey PF, great video and very informative! Especially because I actually have been needing to go get some blades for my sawzall for work and have been asking this very question and which is best, so thank you for answering that question VERY clear with these tests!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@--_DJ_--]

I have a king pin that I may have to cut on an excavator if my plan of welding a healthy bolt to it and trying to pull it out fails, this video was quite timely. Not sure if I can get the diablo blades up here in Canada but I will give them a shot if I can lay my hands on them. To anyone with an E80/E85 bobcat or the Doosan version of it, watch that lower king pin lock plate, this is the second one I have seen drop the lower pin and bend the machines king pin plate/bore.

[@ProjectFarm]

The Diablo or Lenox are up to the job! Thanks for the advice on the E80/E85 bobcat.

[@jamesadams2333]

Another incredible video! Keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@DragonBuilds]

I really like my DEWALT impact driver, but Makita is great too. I use them in my woodshop class and they work well. However, Black and Decker is indeed junk. I have had their corded drill and grinder, both burned up after maybe an hour or two of use.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@garageworker]

Ok Project Farm, I've had this video idea for a couple years now. Basically, on KZbin I see a bunch of people try to use a plumbers propane torch to remove a rusted bolt. Living in the salt belt, I've come to the conclusion that a small propane torch won't usefully heat a bolt enough to help loosen it. Unless it's a really small bolt. I then upgraded to a MAPP torch which helped, and then to a small MAPP/Oxygen torch which did really work well. Although the tanks are super expensive, run out fast and the size of bolt that can be usefully heated is limited. I finally upgraded to a Oxy/Acetylene torch. It has been the best $400 I've spent for my shop. So the video idea is to rust up some bolts of various sizes, and blast them with heat to see which torch is acutally worth using. One of the tests should be a bolt in a chunk of steel, so the heat is drawn away from the bolts. Just like it would be if a bolt is stuck in a steering knuckle or something.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@steveskouson9620]

One thing I can think of; Try moving the saw, or the steel, so they can cut with a fresh set of teeth. differently, use a new blade for each test. A test done on used teeth will always be worse, If you see damage after the first test, using it again will automatically be a bad test. I ALWAYS like watching your tests! steve

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation. Than you!

[@wrongfullyaccused7139]

It would be interesting to see the tests done with the blades running at the correct speeds and feed pressure. Not to mention the oscillation.

[@keithtynan7469]

I was always taught that metal cuts best at slower speeds; that maximum speed just heats the blade and damages it, and that slower and with more force was the way to go.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@erickhanes7517]

I'm a rough framer Carpenter and I use Diablo my opinion the best blade for cutting nails and wood tried all the other blades as well just don't last as long Diablo number one for me also use them in the circular saws miter boxes

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kraigcochran9995]

I don't even own a sawzall but I watch every video you make!😁😁

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@ihluis]

i live in an apartment in the city and the only tool i have is a screw driver and yet i watch all of his videos, its just so entertaining.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@mwv8408]

I'm with the Kyle Bittle below, how about drill bits and be sure to include the Drill Hog bits. Mount them in a drill press, rig some weight on the handle drill through say the shank of 1/2" grade 8 bolts, time the bores, drill three holes each, each timed and see which ones dull the fastest (speed lost at the third hole). I'd say a common size would be 1/4" .

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation. Should I include cutting oil? If so, any ideas on how to make it a fair competition? I want to avoid concerns about some uneven use of cutting oil. Could you please create a new comment so I can find your reply?

[@matthewkingston6116]

Would be great to have a list of the winners of each category of your different tests. Love the videos, helps my buying decisions alot.Thanks.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@GleepGlorp6787]

Maybe test all the high performing sawsall blades to see which ones last the longest. Which blades can do the most cuts on steel pipes, wood with nails, etc... Maybe even one long continuous cut

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Doombrain]

I wish you tested everything I wanted to buy. Great work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@MinhasA]

I have a scientific/mathematical background and I really enjoy your vids. way better than 95% of yt comparison vids

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@09obione]

I’m a big fan of diablo blades and bits Thanks for another great video

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Mrwafro1]

Surprising results! I've always thought Lennox were "cheap" blades!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@MrROTD]

This is so much work you put into this very impressive channel and videos, heres an idea make an air compressor run as an engine

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@issacbourne5111]

If you notice the Lenox blade was moving much faster while the Diablo was moving slower. how you can tell this is the letters on one blade you could read (slower) while the letters on the other was all blurred (faster). Might be interesting to try some cutting oil. Just run a bead of oil down both sides of what you are cutting.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the constructive feedback. The speed on the saw was set to the fastest position for that test and for each brand.

[@jparsons9931]

Surprised! I’ve always been a Diablo man. Thanks

[@archibaldtuttle8481]

Well done. Fascinating, as usual. In the past ( retired ) we would bear down with a significant fraction of body weight, perhaps 50 lbs or more. I would be interested in a comparison of reciprocating methods & blade speeds as these factors ( you may think of others ) affect endurance. My experience with chainsaws strongly favors an aggressive tooth angle ( I am a hand sharpener ), low speed - just above stall, and moderate pressure. This means that I spend FAR LESS time sharpening the chain ( cutting time vs sharpening time ) and the chain lasts, much longer ( number of trees/logs cut ). I suspect that this is due to reduced chain and bar heating. No doubt the choice of bar oil brand and type and rate of bar oil application are factors. I have used various brands and old motor oil with mixed results.

[@ProjectFarm]

That's interesting!

[@samnottheotherone4363]

Love your videos as always, keep it up.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@briandarr402]

Love these videos! Can we get a comparison of Sawzall pruning blades?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@turbojoe2]

I use the Diablo blades for electrical conduit 2" and up. Works great for me.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@powersmokin02]

I use the diablo blade all the time to cut out old cast iron drainage. It is by far the best cast iron cutting blade out there

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@wemcal]

Great video... I’m still mainly using 14t metal blades... need to be looking at some of these 8t more often

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@screeny56]

The only thing I noticed was the difference in cut size between Lennox and Diablo in the final test (spring steel). Having such a small cut on the Lennox heats the metal faster vs the size of cut from Diablo. Which may impact end results. :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@MrPiEater]

I'd like to see a blade longevity test between these 3. Maybe send them down through that piece of railroad steel and see which one would likely last through the most distance or most cuts.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@craigsudman4556]

One thing that drives me wild is to watch folks use reciprocating blades the way you've shown them tested. Which is not to say that I do not disapprove of your testing method; actually your method will give a good result in regards to blade life. However in the real world I move the saw back and forth to spread out the wear pattern on the blades. I would take (used) blades that trades men have thrown away and my using the technique of moving the saw back and forth extend the life of the blade considerably. I understand that time is money, but wasting blades is not a good thing. By moving the blade back and forth more teeth are engaged in the work so there are a greater number of sharper teeth engaged in the work and the cut speed is increased, there is less time consumed in changing in a new blade and more cuts can be made with the same blade. Its a win all around. Great video, thumbs up.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback. Thank You!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

For cutting something like the spring steel I would have used a little oil. I wonder if that would have reduced the damage to the blades. Maybe testing cutting thick or hard steel (grade 8 bolts) with and without cutting oil could be a future test? Great comparison as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank You