Best Circular Saw Blade? FLEX, Diablo, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Irwin, Spyder, SKIL, Norske

[@ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Spyder: amzn.to/3xjFz7x Makita: amzn.to/3RZVkZt DeWalt: amzn.to/3RW5YAA Diablo: amzn.to/3Gg0IUr Milwaukee: amzn.to/3qBiR79 Norske: amzn.to/3BHNJcN Craftsman: amzn.to/3U2u9Po Mastec: amzn.to/3eIlPnH SKIL: amzn.to/3xmnBRS Falkenwald: amzn.to/3LbTZwp Bosch: amzn.to/3BiZLrl Irwin: amzn.to/3QJmR0j FLEX: Available at Lowes

[@1yehny]

Can you do a test for fine wood cutting? How much splintering, how sharp are the cut ends!

[@ryanwollum6744]

The amount of cash this man has to go through buying products to remain un-biased AND building his own testing equipment every week is truly mind blowing...I'll always come here first before buying pretty much anything, doing God's work out here 👑

[@GoFidoGo]

This is one of the few channels I heard about through word of mouth. A nice man helped me jump start my car at an airport and recommended this channel when I asked what starter he purchased. 3 years later I'm still looking to Project Farm for tool recommendations!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! Some very costly reviews are on the way!!

[@towboatjeff]

And some of the tests he does takes a lot of time to finish.

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Good as CR when come to testing tools, etc. Great video. Always learn something from this channel.

[@deltalima6703]

He has a large following. This channel is obviously profitable. The reviews are top quality and unbiased and he deserves the success, but dont feel sorry for him. :)

[@GoodModeSC]

As someone addicted to hunting down reviews and information before I make darn near any purchases these days, this channel is always a wealth of unbiased facts and comparisons

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@Honestandtruth007]

@@ProjectFarm No, Thank you Without your Channel and Reviews I wouldn't know which is the Average and the BEST... Great jobs 👍👌

[@aholesahole]

Todd's the best

[@jasonh4167]

Because of him I've purchased better tools and have saved $$$$. Thousands.

[@robs1873]

@@ProjectFarm so what makes you think “speed” is what determines the “best blade”?

[@REDBIRD-95]

Todd testing the Makita blade: "Holy Smokes 1.41 seconds very impressive!" That brought a smile to my face😊

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Amazing cut speed! Thank you!!

[@Andrew-wq1ue]

My jaw actually dropped seeing how much quicker the Makita was

[@travisjazzbo3490]

It's fantastic for clean wood and doing cross cuts all day long for sure. Obviously it won't hold up for demo work and it isn't good for doing long rip cuts, as the thin blade wobbles too much when it starts to heat up. I love Makita tools as far as an overall brand for tools though for sure. Generally, Makita accessories are mostly average

[@mlconley]

@@travisjazzbo3490 you happen to know if the 10” is just as good?

[@travisjazzbo3490]

@@mlconley As long as you are using it strictly for cross cuts I am sure it is great. Makita ships this blade with all their saws I believe. They even have it for their cordless miter saws.

[@ryanne2858]

Can we just appreciate how not only he makes the best unbiased reviews but also takes the time to reply to hundreds if not thousands of comments. This man is a treasure we must protect

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@stauker.1960]

@@ProjectFarm I don't know if you've compared long underwear yet.

[@jonathanmilland2867]

I watch his videos before making any purchases

[@gregorsamsa1364]

It's all the same exact very short responses repeated over and over. And he probably isn't even doing it himself

[@drew5334]

As a framer, the skilsaw is my most used power tool, and I've always gone for Diablo, and they're really solid, but man, I just went and ordered a 10 pack each ($6/blade) of the Spyder (Lowe's) and Makita (Amazon) blades and will keep one saw dedicated for clean wood and another for demo/wood with nails. Thanks for all your work in helping us make better, more informed decisions!

[@jjohnson2553]

I would have expected a farmers most used tool to be a welder. LoL As a retired carpenter, I used to love it every time I put a new Makita blade on my saw. It made cutting so effortless. That smooth magnesium shoe coupled with a sharp blade and the saw would just glide through the cut like the saw was sitting on roller bearings.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@keithyinger3326]

I find that's the best way in the end. Keep an old worn out blade on your old saw and a nice new blade on your newer saw for cutting wood that you need nice edges on. I have pretty much rounded off some blades demoing a roof. Roofing shingles will eat up a saw blade in no time! I always go for a blade that is in the garbage already when I'm doing a project like that. It is definitely going in the garbage after cutting through shingles.

[@GuitarNvoice]

I used both spyder and diablo blades on my saw. The spyder performs fine, but nothing beats the durability of a diablo blade. I use alot of scrap lumber on projects. And i have destroyed a couple of saw blades over time. My current longest running champ is a diablo on my cross cut. It has multiple missing teeth and it still cuts faster than the brand new dewalt blade i put on my miter.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

The true test would be "Cutting Through Man-Teacher's Fake Jubblies". 😳 Todd will also have to do a "Fake-Jubblies Bounce Test" on the next banzai-run in the Farmabago!! 😳

[@paulscalisi7146]

Love the unbiased reviews. Really would like to see a bench vise review.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea. Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@Kincentc]

Been in constr. for 20+ years. These results are spot on with what I've observed. Occasional nails happen in the field and the Diablo and DeWalt could take a hit and keep on rolling. Durability means a lot when you buy a lot of blades. Thanks, Todd

[@cargogh]

Vincent, I agree. I saw the lineup and wondered how what's worked for me would compare. My longest lasting 7 1/4s have been Diablos. The 10" DeWalt on one tablesaw has run through an embarrassing number of nails and stayed relatively sharp for years.

[@mrbigberd]

I wonder why the Bosch and Diablo blades had such different performance considering both are owned by Bosch and have similar costs.

[@thenowhereman3295]

So true about DeWalt and Diablo. When working framing we did notice that Diablo definitely lasted the longest. Dewalt would warp at weird intervals for us, but Diablo always dulled before any other major damage. Have used Diablo most of my life, but now wondering if a Makita blade might be worth keeping on hand for hardwood.

[@skylined5534]

That Spyder though, given how little it costs its an absolute beast.

[@ac.creations]

Anecdotally i like to get diablos because they do be lasting longer out there. Even accidently cut into a metal table with my finish blade a bit and the diablo fine finish still cutting clean.

[@m4anow]

I always loved the weighted testing. It's a no nonsense, apples to apples way to compare. Nobody out there is doing a better job of providing real world reviews than Project Farm. Keep up the great work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@sushi0085]

Issue with that is it doesn’t account for the weight of the saw. Extra weight causes extra drag. A gravity test might be more accurate. Meaning drop the wood down a shaft or something

[@Gubers]

@@sushi0085 But he uses the same saw for each test. The saw weighs the same amount each time.

[@josuecaleb5053]

​@@Gubers yea, the only variable is the blade change, and maybe a knot in the board, which I'm sure he was careful of.

[@marcellemay7721]

I've been a carpenter for 40 years. As a carpenter, I want a blade that peforms well, stays sharp and will take an occasional nail without flinching. Makita has always made a very good blade and they used to be my got to until Diablo. Diablo has been my go to for years for value and longevity. But I tried the Spyder blades based on your demo blade review a few months back and I really like them. Spyder is my new favorite blade for performance and value.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Bob_Adkins]

Expensive little devils, $125 for a 10 pack on Amazon.

[@MinecraftManSteav]

@@Bob_Adkins your local hardware store should have them for $10 or less per blade

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@MinecraftManSteav Yeah, I see Lowes has them for $10 each. May as well stick with Makita.

[@marcellemay7721]

@@Bob_Adkins Sometimes Lowe's has them in a 2 pack for around $15. You can't beat it.

[@chrisfreemesser]

In the several years I've been watching your vids I don't think I've ever heard you get as excited as you did when the Makita blade blew through the first rip test. That was awesome 🙂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@johnfrombrm]

Cut thru treated lumber with it like we do here in Hawaii. They don’t last and they deflect thru hardwoods.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

which saw blade do you prefer?

[@relaxsleeplearn]

@@johnfrombrm whatcha like for here in Hawai’i?

[@johnfrombrm]

The spider blades last a LOT longer cutting thru treated lumber. My Hawaii blade of choice is the spider.

[@ethermelt4780]

I don't think I've ever heard Todd be as surprised as that "holy smokes" moment with the Makita. Really says something about a product when it can draw out that kind of reaction!

[@beerbeforebreakfast]

I felt a bit of pride that moment, Makita is in my blood and they seem to get hated on alot 🥲

[@spikereynolds8615]

It actually made me jump a little bit

[@toddhmalz8245]

I have an old Skilsaw, and put a new Irwin on it. Like my previous blades, it was a fight with any piece of wood, always bogging down, burnt edges, making small tasks into huge work efforts. So, I go looking at reviews to get a new circular saw and come across this gem. Could it really be the blade. After watching this vid in it's entirety, I decided on a Makita blade. You have saved the day... Man, I can't believe how a simple blade change has made life so much easier. Recently, I've been experimenting with slabbing wood and that blade will cut thru solid wet oak 2" thick like butter. And the unbelievable part is, it hasn't wore out yet, although I expect it to, sooner than later. You must excuse me for the extra long rambling, I just wanted to say thanks for your excellent reviews!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@diverdave4056]

did you empty out and change the gear oil/grease on your skilsaw ?

[@ToddMalz]

@@diverdave4056 No, I haven't... this saw is a beater saw, it's pretty much neglected, left out in the heat, it has gotten rained on and absolutely no maintenance. For the price I paid, I treated it as a disposable item, and yet, it still keeps on spinning.

[@diverdave4056]

@@ToddMalz oh I have seen many of them over 35 years on construction sites that were beat up ... all they need is a little TLC and they will last forever !

[@slushbilly5893]

You really have to appreciate how much time and work that goes into these videos. Todd probably doesn't want to change another blade for a very long time. Great video as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@patd2765]

Who is the best KZbin product reviewer? Let's find out!

[@Zachafinackus]

I'm honestly amazed at how well that Spyder did for how cheap it is.

[@HDJess]

I was thinking the same. We don't have it in Romania, though, or at least it's not common.

[@timgebers2858]

I'm seriously thinking of buying a 2 pack.....was dead set on the Makita....til the Spyder still finished ahead of it in everything but speed, I'll take the durability over a little speed.....if I used my saw daily I'd buy something else for a DIY'r that Spyder is hard to beat.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ThePainkiller3666]

I've got some spider recip saw blades and I love them, way better than the milwaukee blades I used to buy

[@CSLFiero]

When you can undercut the competition by half, it enables the user to spoil themselves with freshies. Huge win

[@Mytagforhalo]

I'm not sure if' you've considered it yet, but I think testing windshield fluid would be a pretty awesome video idea. After smearing bugs across my window last week yet again, I have to wonder if there's a fluid that actually 'cuts though bugs' as the brands claim. I'm not sure if it's because I enjoy the rain repelling formulas or because I only use fluid that stays liquid year round. I know people use plain water in warmer states, i often wonder if it does a whole lot better chemically to remove them. I've seen mixtures of glass cleaner and water as well that probably bridges the gap. I'd imagine bug guts are reletively oily/ fatty and the water content evaporates on the glass pretty quickly from heat and airflow. They may be water soulable oils and the name brand alcohol based fluids might not cut it.

[@eriklarson9137]

I like this! Also add a temperature test. How does it do below 32f? Above 120f?

[@shannonsisk]

That is a great idea

[@simpleman806]

Not sure if they still have it anymore, but TA truck stops use to have some that I have found was the best. Another option is to get that sprayway brand glass cleaner. That can cut through smeared bugs. I have a pecan tree at my house, so I get pecan sap on my windows. It can cut through that as well

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

this stuff worked pretty good but i dont remember the last bottle saying citrus scent. it smelled exactly like pinesol so maybe it used similar ingredients. im going to try mixing in some pinesol with regular washer fluid next time i need some bug wash. i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WJkAAOSwv9JeIcoz/s-l640.jpg

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@OldSalt207]

I have been reasonably loyal to the Sypder brand but now you've got me looking for a Makita blade for my cordless saw. I appreciate the the time, effort, and thoroughness of everything you test.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@a.j.montie1083]

Amazon has 3 for 16 right now.

[@Bannimann2]

Another great test. The Makita surely smoked the rest when cutting in new, clean wood, but I was impressed by the Spyder brand - very cheap but still out performed most of the high end brands, and even smoked the Makita blade when cutting "dirty" wood. As a Makita man myself I must say I'm impressed. 👍

[@travisjazzbo3490]

If you are going to do cross cuts all day through clean wood, especially with a cordless saw, Makita is incredible. However, it is not good for cutting through crap (nails etc as demonstrated) and also, you wouldn't want it for ripping wood, as for long rips, it starts to wobble a lot because it is so thin. I love Makita tools though. I think they are the best bang for your buck by far.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@ProjectFarm I got the DeWalt battery weed trimmer because of your test and am VERY satisfied!

[@barkmaker]

Yes but made in China. I wonder how consistent this is from blade to blade.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

@@barkmaker Its more about the company and the quality control they implement for China to build. As you know, most tools are made in China amongst a million other things

[@halrhoads6194]

This comparison was quite the eye-opener! The Makita was blazing fast but the Spyder blew my mind - especially given its price-point. Wow.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Forge_Master]

The Falkenwald was much the same, only in the other direction. Despite being the highest priced by a large margin, it was consistently among the worst contenders.

[@richardk7379]

Yeah. That price point did not last. Spyders are now over $12 and you have to buy 10 to get that price.

[@SVMSICE]

Big Diablo fan myself, been using them since they first hit the market. The longevity of that blade is amazing. Would like to have seen a test with each blade after 10,000 cuts lol. If this test had been done when Diablo first came out I think it would have stomped all the competition! I just noticed a huge difference when I first used that blade compared to any other I had used. Good to see other manufacturers have stepped up their game.

[@TacticalThib]

Yeah love my dialblo blades but I just bought a bunch of spider blades and other accessories can't lie bro there good 10.00 for 2 blades can't beat that I picked up 6 2 packs for 3 bucks a peice there cutting good 👌 👍

[@SVMSICE]

@@TacticalThib yeah I was impressed with that Spyder myself. Very impressive for half the price. My main use for by circular saw is cutting underlayment for vinyl flooring. A Diablo blade literally lasts me 10+ years. I have 4 blades a couple of the blades I use on cutting different wood. They are a bit duller but they are 10 years old lol and still cut well. For me a Diablo is a lifetime blade. I have 2 of the 24 tooth and 2 of the 60.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@IkesThePyro]

Freud/Diablo is so hard to beat. I use them for router bits, saws all blades, circ blades, and for many of my table saw blades. Saw a Tic Tok the other day where someone was complaining about them, but showed that he installed it backwards lol. Everyone called him out and he refused to believe it.

[@leemarchant7191]

Diablo blades all around! Pains me when I have to buy a different brand sawzall blade.

[@ksieger5539]

We really appreciate your hard work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for supporting the channel!

[@electronicsNmore]

Extremely helpful video! Great testing jig. All the hours of work you put into making these videos is greatly appreciated.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@amac9245]

I used a new Diablo blade all summer long making hundreds of cuts through approximately 100 pallets full of nails. it has held up extremely well and can still rip a 4 foot 2 x 4 in 10-12 seconds

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@AlbertLebel]

That's awesome. Tried and true. Doesn't get any better than that. Thanks for taking the time to share that

[@Spaniard47]

Once again, an extremely well thought out process for testing a very valuable tool. I still can't believe you release these once per week. For me it would take about 3 months per video. Very impressive.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@diegofernandez4789]

Excellent comparison. Very professional and objective.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@ManyKnives]

You are literally my favorite channel on KZbin! I’m very happy you are still making videos! You’ve been at it for a long time! I alway check with your videos before I have to buy anything new lol thank you!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow, thank you!

[@larry_to_goated7716]

I just want to say thank you for all of your helpful vids

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!!

[@AirmanDan916]

Wow that Makita is impressive. My go to blade has been the Diablo. Since you now have an impressive amount of sawdust, you may want to test it against other absorbing materials. I keep sawdust and kitty litter to clean up oil and other automotive fluids.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mihkus]

Bet they'll be out of stock pretty fast

[@lustfulvengance]

Sawdust works better than any other absorbent I've ever used!! Will use something called "nature's broom" where I work and it's incredible for absorbing oils!

[@mlconley]

@@lustfulvengance ha! I remember the old janitor in elementary school dumping sawdust when one of us little germ factories lost our lunch on the floor. He must have known something.

[@skylined5534]

Kitty litter and sawdust are indeed great spillage agents, and not forgetting hamster bedding!

[@jasonbroom7147]

There are two things I REALLY like about your videos: The graphs are AWESOME, and you always test the most important thing first. Thank you for continuing to provide this highly valuable consumer service.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Leave_Nothing_Stock]

Great video as always, however one thought I think you missed on. Ripping and crosscutting generally take very different blade designs to do well. My guess would be that these saw blades are designed and profiled more towards crosscutting lumber than ripping, as it's the more common cut when framing. I'd be really curious to see if your results would be different if instead of ripping a 1 foot 2x4, you crosscut a 2x12 or lined up multiple boards to get your length of cut. Thanks for everything you do to make these videos. They really are a great recourse for us all

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@somejoe7777]

Back when the blades were steel, yes, the cross-cut and rip-cut needed different tooth designs to be efficient and speedy. With the carbide-toothed blades, I think there's probably a lot less necessity for that. However, it would make a great test to see how each of these blades perform in the cross-cut.

[@ThatGuy-fi9bm]

@@somejoe7777 it’s not just about blade material but also how well the blade handles chips, larger gaps leave more room for chips to move around, super important with ripping

[@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC]

Yes, tooth angle, top grind, and gullet shape matter. Similarly, you have blades like the Falkenwald (sp idr) which appear to have less positive rake and appropriately (though vaguely) suggest their use in aluminum. There are blades with features intended for specific applications, but no manufacturer is capable of describing their own products clearly these days, so all you have to work on is a bunch of vague promises and hieroglyphs on the package. Oh, can't forget the copyrighted swoosh marks.

[@Darkcruzer23]

@@PSUQDPICHQIEIWC so in other words, this video is the best option as opposed to guessing?

[@everyhandletaken]

Actually impressive how well a number of blades performed for that $10 price point, but the Makita was a real surprise for shorter cuts on clean wood! Love your work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@NoL0NGERhumAn]

The Makita blades are a dream to use when new they cut almost with no tare out but they don't last as long

[@ToolsInAction4u]

Was about to pull the trigger on a 3 pack of makita blades. Looks like there are several reviews saying they can get hot and warp and then cause kick back and binding. For my use I think they will work fine (7 1/4” cordless miter saw) I don’t see the blade binding up on that. Miter saw is a bit under powered for some things so I’m hoping these blades will help.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@ToolsInAction4u none of these are great blades. They're disposable construction grade blades. Good blades are much more expensive. Also, a miter saw version of these blades may not perform the same. Don't buy a blade just because it fits. Buy a blade for a miter saw.

[@lucaraggio4614]

Hi, maybe an idea: you're doing an amazin job with those unbiased testing, why don't you make a video "behind the scenes"? Like, how you choose test, the various jigs you created, the data you collect etc... It would be amazing seeing how you work Thanks for what you do

[@therising1]

I'd love to see this!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mf1ve]

I would enjoy this as well!

[@seniorxj2931]

DITTO!!

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

agreed!

[@davidh.8513]

All I can say is that all the tests that you do are unbelievably FIRST CLASS! Thank you so much for all the time, work and money that is involved making your videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@actionjksn]

I use these saws professionally and I have found that the Diablo performs well and holds up for a long time. Also at Home Depot the Diablos go on sale on a regular basis where you can buy a two pack for about $10. I also have some Diablo finish blades which really do a good job for general purpose cutting and they use less battery. The finish blades are more expensive but they also go on sale but less often. Also when you buy the Diablo blades you are not sending money to China. I would rather send my money to our cousins in Europe.

[@vanderumd11]

China labor saved the world

[@planescaped]

It is crazy just how nearly _everything_ is made in China.

[@Tim.1113]

I also use Diablo blades on a daily basis and have no complaints. I am going to purchase a makita blade just for curiosity and I’ll see how well they perform after they get hot and hit a couple nails.

[@acz88]

My go to has been the Diablo as well and this video just confirmed it’s a great brand.

[@everyhandletaken]

@@acz88 They might not 'win' every test he throws at them, but they are consistently very good in testing & like you, I have found the same in my use too.

[@mattcloc]

We use the Spyder's at work, framing houses, we've gone through quite a few different brands. Glad to see our current stop might be our last stop. Thanks for this!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@joemfk1]

Being a roofing and remodeling specialist by trade, I absolutely appreciate this vid and what you went thru to bring this to us!! Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@bruceduncan2346]

Really about the best channel on KZbin.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Agent_Foxtrot]

I absolutely love how hard you work to create identical test conditions for each product. PF has become my go-to channel before heading to the hardware store. Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Colorado_Native]

Again, thank you for all your hard work, the great ideas, awesome tests and tight editing. No wasted time. You definitely illustrate the USAF's 6P code - Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. KUTGW.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!! I know that USAF 6P code VERY well. lol

[@DavZell]

I was surprised at the Ryobi. They've been stepping up their game in accessories, which used to be pretty poor, and they just announced a range of hand tools.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@SuperNoticer]

Yeah I got a Ryobi 10" miter saw on sale a couple years ago and the blade it came with was great 👍

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I wanted to be a believer in Ryobi, but when it came time to honor their warranty on a pressure washer wand that is well known for prematurely failing, they made me jump through so many hoops only to stop responding to my request for a replacement altogether. I won't spend another dime on them. From now on, I'll only go with Flex who have an outstanding reputation for warranty service.

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Yeah i don't think there is a better value when it comes to power tools. I just used their miter saw to cut all the window trim for my house and it did exactly what it needed to.

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@YankeeWoodcraft the retailer should have covered you if they have a no hassle return policy.

[@JJ-nh8lv]

Considering most blades are designed to go through so many nails at once. Thus test was impressive. I use Makita and Spider blades in my battery saws. Excellent blades.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kaindog100]

I’ve just completed a hybrid floating floor installation in our house. The floor has a limestone/pvc core and very tough. I used a lot of laminate jigsaw blades made by Diablo but also used a Diablo 60 Tooth fine cut wood circular saw blade in my mitre saw. After the many many many cuts I did with it it’s still cutting really well with only a small loss in cutting ability.

[@Zombieboxx1]

Did you use the carbide one that has a 50x life?

[@kaindog100]

@@Zombieboxx1 the packet says Ultra long cutting life. Carbide blade. I’m in Australia but I’m guessing the product would be the same.

[@vortexan9804]

@@Zombieboxx1 they can just lie about it, I pay no attention to ridiculous claims.

[@g.tucker8682]

I'm struck by how inexpensive carbide blades have become. Adjusted for inflation, most of these are half what a plain steel blade used to cost. (Yeah, I'm old). Back then there weren't nearly as many options for carbide blades and they were seriously pricey. Four or five blades cost as much as a decent saw.

[@tinncan]

I remember this old Tony talking about how the Chinese had a hard time making high speed tool steel so they just invested in carbide tips... I guess this is three trickle down of that...

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@planescaped]

IIRC carbide tipped blades were like 40-80$ back in the late 90's.

[@hauptmann6]

I remember in the late 80s taking sawblades into town to have them sharpened and to have the occasional carbide re-brazed on. Now they are disposable.

[@JohnDop]

Hi-five from Scotland! Love your videos. Keep up the great work

[@ProjectFarm]

Greetings and thank you!!

[@nkhanti6810]

This is literally THE best youtube channel on this entire platform, the amount of work, money, and unbias is truly insane, subbed for life. Never give up

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@playgroundchooser]

The Spyder being 2 for the price of one is a huge selling point for me. I've seen them at Lowe's before, looks like they'll be my next blades. You rock Todd!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@stephanienassman1849]

Im sure you found out that they are $20 bucks each now at Lowes

[@laz288]

Even back in the 1980's my Dad and his framing buddies ALWAYS swore by the Makita. Nice to know it still holds up today.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@PocketsWasMineFirst]

Dear Mr.Projectfarm. I am a long time viewer, and wanted to give you a well deserved "Thank You!" for all your work and dedication. Inspiring!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@olhesty2196]

Wow, I was for sure that Diablo would come out on top, like that Spyder and Makita!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I've been using Spyder for a few years (blades and drill bits/hole saws). They've been surprisingly excellent and haven't disappointed once.

[@JoseHernandez-vz7bu]

There’s 50+ tooth Diablo. I’m sure it wouldn’t struggle

[@LifeOfCorey25]

I just recently started using the spyder brand and So far I think it’s the best bang for your buck. Thanks for the video it definitely helped me solidify my opinion

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Plain and simple, when I need a tool or blade, I check out Project Farm reviews and tests and get the winner of his torture tests. Hands down, I rely on his expert advise. His tests are fair and unbiased. Thanks for all you do Todd. Your tests are amazing and help weed out the not so great items so consumers that follow you do not waste their hard earned cash on junk.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome

[@ChuckisOutside]

You are my go to channel for product reviews.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@RegsChannel]

Another awesome video as always Todd! I've always used Diablo blades, but will give the Makita a hard look. My key takeaway is if you know you are cutting clean wood, the Makita can't be beat for speed. If you may encounter a nail or two then the Diablo is still a solid choice!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@bertblue9683]

I've been a sucker to brand loyalty and DeWalt dominates my tool box / shop. But Makita really seems to always be in the top of your tests, in most any category. I will definitely look hard at Makita in my next purchase. Thanks for all you do. The effort is not without notice from all of your viewers. PS, I bought my first diablo blade about three years ago and happy with their products. Running it on my circular saw as well as my 12" miter.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@hauntedhose]

Brand loyalty is basically what’s your favorite color 😂

[@bertblue9683]

You're being too banal in your explanation. It's not my favorite sports team picks by my wifes standards. Brand loyalty is more than color. I worked construction for over 20 years and saw what worked and what didn't. DeWalt nearly always survived the hard abuse. Then when running three crews, you have to have duplication of tools for interoperability. Once in any brand, one is forced to stay with it. But now interoperability is much harder with the rapid change they all are doing. I'm just a hobbyist now, and have no issues changing brands to get the best quality.

[@hauntedhose]

@@bertblue9683 These days TTI (Techtonic Industries) builds most of these tools ….Ryobi, Ridgid, Milwaukee…and says a lot…pre-approx. 2007 those brands were built in this country and much more reliable… Personally I’ve always been a Bosch guy…now the colors in my shop are much more varied…I don’t expect much from big box store stuff as opposed to bench tools…table saws, band saws planers etc….which requires research to find the good stuff

[@christopherford3175]

I buy alot of tools making my decisions on which to buy based off his videos and so far he hasn't let me down. I love the fact he mostly sticks with basic tools and does real test everyone can easily follow either its good or its not. He takes the guess work out of some of life's hardest decisions. Great videos!!!!! And the fact he responds to so many of his comments is amazing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@joelbo5371]

Great job on your test mate. One of the most thorough reviews I've seen on you tube. You've sold me on the Spyder blade

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@paranoidjay]

Thank you for another amazing video, would you consider testing shop rags?

[@pyrotech1999-bootlegblades]

Thats a great idea!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@clark4041]

You’ve outdone yourself with how clever your cut tests were. Bravo! Thank you for showing us what blades are worth their metal :) P.S. I would have never considered Spider until now!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisg1043]

Still like the diablo blades, but Spyder just impressed me. A good bang for the buck.

[@MrGameing101]

I almost always run diablo, I got a spider framing blade to try out. Ran it for a day doing mainly framing and by the end of the day I had 2 missing teeth... went back to diablo

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback! Thank you

[@chrisg1043]

@@MrGameing101 if I can't find Diablo I usually went with the Irwin Marbles as they're almost as good. I am a DIYer so I don't need my blades to last forever. If I can't find Diablo or Irwin Marbles, I won't cry if I pick up a Spyder on sale.

[@volvo09]

that was a LOT of blade swapping and testing... as always A+! nails sure do take a good bite out of some saw blades! hurts to hit one with a new blade!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@spoileralert3486]

The amount of tooth tips lost in this video has me thinking twice about safety glasses.

[@andersonarguetahenriquez7078]

Priceless content as always I’d like to see you test some crowbars, it would be pretty straightforward but the value that you could add in the selection of the best one is just something I would look before buying another one

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@jerrykearns6344]

My best bar: True Temper 1162500 Pinch Point Crowbar with Heat-Treated Steel, 66 Inch, actual weight 32 lbs, made in India

[@JohnAnderson-kt4mb]

I thought the saw jumped Out of the jig with the makita, because of how excited he got! It completely startled me lmao! holy smokes!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. That Makita is incredibly fast! It completely surprised me!!

[@nobodykayaks1041]

the first time i got a diablo framing blade i was ripping big 16 foot 2x12s down and i was blown away at the blades ability to rip through wood. some of these blades ii never thought to use, i buy diablo blades and then i but a couple fine tooth blades that arent used often. one tip when using the same blades, number them, that way you can keep the blades sharp longer, swap over to your oldest blade to cut through those nails then swap back to your newer blade for normal cutting on the site.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

He was NOT expecting that speed on the Makita MAX blade. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johndeere7369]

This guy is great!! He takes the time to respond to thousand of reviews and does tests on these tools that are actually relevant to the users. Thanks for all you do and keep it up!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@uvp5000]

Just one more humble comment thanking you for your extraordinary efforts. You are greatly appreciated.

[@ProjectFarm]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much!

[@carlosuribe7013]

would love to see a battery powered chemical sprayer review, particularly the Makita 18v and the upcoming M12. I currently have the Ryobi 18v and was thinking of an upgrade. Fantastic videos and incredible attention to detail as always

[@mikem5831]

Add the bauer one to the test as well.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestions.

[@pauleriknielsen]

As someone who has spent his whole career in home construction to me the absolute best blade that I ever used was the Black & Decker 24 tooth Piranha blade which for some reason they stopped making them in the mid 90s. Then we switched to Irwin’s Marathon 24 tooth framing blade and this thing was awesome. We could cut through nails and gang nails in old trusses and never lost a carbide tooth. We would buy them by the case and still insist on them today.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@capesquirt]

Yes!! We all loved those Piranha blades!!! Where the hell did they go??? Also back in the day,1990 ish,DeWalt sold,not sure if they where manufactured by DeWalt,I would surmise not,but whoever,made great cross cut blades. In the early to mid 90's I was doing a lot of condo maintenance replacing trim,rotted siding,ect. Often i would pry a, say,corner board,away from to the building,as some where 16/18 feet long,as not to replace the entire board,would use my nail pick/cats paw to hold the trim away from the siding and make a cut.I sawed through the nail pick and didn't know till I pulled the board and saw two objects fall. I continued to use that blade for two months every day after cutting through my steel bar.

[@lachlanbell8390]

@@capesquirt I can believe the blade managed to cut through a steel nail puller, but I can't believe it did it so effortlessly it just felt like cutting through a bit of trim board.

[@ryanhoffman5864]

Idea for a video: best vehicle diagnostic tool. There’s so many options that it’s hard to know which one is reliable especially for a homeowner. Love your videos! That Makita blade blew out the competition, but I’m so use to Diablo that I don’t think I have the heart to switch.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jorgechavez7211]

Just go ahead and switch, if enough people put their money in the Makita, then Diablo will feel that and work harder to improve themselves, that's how you make better products, support the best with your wallet!

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Makita didn't blow anything out... It's either Spyder or Ryobi. Spyder may win for 2-for-1, but Ryobi did amazing with less teeth for overall longevity. Usually more teeth are better for metals... Ryobi says go phuck yourself!

[@BA-gn3qb]

You are at the Cutting Edge of product reviews. 👍👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@libertarian1637]

Love the video, actually made me buy a Makita blade just to test it for myself. Would love to see a higher tooth blade review as I use a mini-slide miter saw and tend to run 40 or 60 tooth blades on it for finish trim work. It’s just so much nicer than having to use my heavier sliding compound miter., especially on smaller jobs.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@dcolorado7483]

Good suggestion

[@SC-sz9ms]

same, I'd love to see higher tooth blades and larger diameter blades as well

[@crzy.couple]

I really love your reactions on tools that perform way better than expected! Also great work and I'm really happy that you put so much effort in testing things for us so we all don't waste money! Keep it up :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@James1095]

This is a great video, I've been using Diablo blades in my circular saw for a few years now and they've been great, looks like there are some other good options too. The Makita looks great for virgin lumber but in most projects I end up hitting a few nails sooner or later.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@berryearth951]

I have to put this disclaimer, "I work for Milwaukee Tool, but my comments and views are not representative of the company." That being said, I love Milwaukee Tools and I have a project coming up at home where I will cut into some thick pallets and plan to hit a lot of nails. This video was a very well-done and a fair comparison of the different brands, and now I feel confident about using this kind of blade for nails - of course, I'll wear a face shield. Great video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@pyrotech1999-bootlegblades]

I'd like to see you compare break parts cleaner, is the cheap stuff just as good as the expensive stuff?

[@treehouse7861]

its the same

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@dimmacommunication]

I have bought the cheapest and works well 👍 pressure is key with brake cleaners , good pressure and cleaning ability works in sinergy

[@cronedentside74]

This would be great

[@armchairgeneralissimo]

Great idea, I always just use what ever is cheapest.

[@camdendexter]

Would have enjoyed seeing Bauer and Hercules brand saw blades from Harbor Freight compete, but I know it was a pretty crowded field already!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@vtlynch92]

I don’t believe you typically do addendums, but CMT is a brand gaining a LOT of traction quickly. It would be great to see how one of their 24 teeth framing blades stacks up. They aren’t available in big box stores but very cheap and possibly a top performer.

[@2shay550]

I really like my 60 tooth CMT blade for the 12in miter saw, cuts like a hot knife through butter and leaves no blow out on trim work. I got mine at my local menards, but I've not seen them in HD or lowes

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@SmokeElectronics]

Not sure how it would hold up to abuse. I have one on a skill saw that has made hundreds of cuts without dulling a bit. I got one nail and the cut time is double now.

[@nickmartin7461]

I switched to CMT recently and was hoping they would have been included. I do love the blades but wonder if I am getting the value.

[@taylanlowe120]

Agree cmt has been very good for me. I use them for router bits and they are very clean cutting bits and hold up very well

[@MrTemplefugate]

His are the only videos I like before watching. That's how much confidence I have in his product. Thank for your great work.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@mandolinman2006]

The Spyder impressed me the most. I figured it would get blown out of the water. However, it was typically on the upper end of performance the entire way except for the missing teeth.

[@TacticalThib]

Yeah but that could have been 1000 variables ive never broke any teeth but he is using 40 tooth instead of 24 tooth blades

[@Mixwell1983]

@@TacticalThib he is using standard 24t framing blades with the exception of a few.. did you watch the same video i did?

[@mandolinman2006]

@@TacticalThib he was using 24 except for like one 20 tooth.

[@5peciesunkn0wn]

Something I've noticed is there's usually one of the 'cheap' brands that just *trounces* the majority of the expensive stuff in every video lol.

[@Realtime1501]

@@5peciesunkn0wn usually because a lot of the cheaper options are made in the same factory as the expensive ones without the name brand tax

[@austinsommer5684]

When you see the notification pop up you know what you gotta do.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@davidguettasautorepairchan1076]

David Guetta drops everything and begins watching. If you’re driving, pull over and watch the video

[@LeNeovein]

Drop everything, because we've gotta test that.

[@alexstrouse6333]

I would like to see a video on testing different flashlight brands, a video about duty flashlights and another about EDC flashlights.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@dedrakuhn6103]

This channel is the gold standard for testing. Project Farm is like the Nebraska tractor test for products. I love this channel. Great job

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@ptester1]

another nice set of tests, Todd! I noticed you did all of your tests as rip cuts. Cross cuts are actually much more common and since the optimal blade and tooth configuration for rip cuts is different than it is for cross cuts the test results may also differ significantly.

[@TylerWardhaha]

Lower teeth count is made for cross cuts so you may have a point. My bet would be the results stay relative similar though.

[@Wohlfe]

Since all the blades were tested the same way it shouldn't make much difference.

[@ptester1]

@@Wohlfe actually it would - ripping blades are designed differently than cross cut blades. A blade may perform very well when ripping and poorly when crosscutting or vice versa.

[@lachlanbell8390]

@@TylerWardhaha you got it backwards - higher tooth count is generally optimal for cross-cutting, whereas lower tooth count with larger gullet is generally optimal for rip cuts. Higher tooth count blades cut slower but produce a cleaner finish, while low tooth count w/ larger gullet is able to clear out material (sawdust) faster and reduce heat build-up during longer cuts, which typically means rip cuts.

[@DanKoning777]

Great tests and info Todd. Will you consider doing another "MULTITOOL" blade comparison? Diablo has some great new blades, but they're very pricey compared to the generic dime/dozen blades, and even the other name brand blades. Again, *great information* as always. God bless.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@danmcnamara3854]

I second this especially like to see how the extreme metal blades do against regular metal blades as they are easily twice the price

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

Speed is def a factor when choosing a blade. The finish of the cut is also important. If the board gets chopped up from blade deflection, I’d rather chose a slower blade that yields a smoother finish.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@charliesullivan4304]

Not sure if you missed it, but he did include the comparison of the finish quality. It would be interesting if that finished quality comparison was done at the same speed for each one, rather than the same force.

[@RR-ss1tj]

Because of you I have switched to Makita tools and accessories. That is hard to admit from a Milwaukee guy.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dadandeligameplay8797]

Thanks for your videos. Can you do one on dash cams for cars? Thank you.

[@gustasvindziulis]

Search for Linus tech tips, he has a dash cam test video

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@dadandeligameplay8797]

@@gustasvindziulis I did see his video, but Project Farm is top tier when it comes to reviewing products.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍 🇺🇲🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@trex5397]

Funny how I was just looking into diablo blades when you posted this. Hmmm 🤔

[@ProjectFarm]

Great timing!!

[@dcolorado7483]

Had a couple buddies over at the house today and found we all subscribed. Before we played this video we all got a beer and then placed bets... The winner had backed Diablo.. this is good stuff and fun to watch.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@Dustmadeout]

You should compare digital calipers.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@heathg2681]

YES!! Starrett vs Mitutoyo

[@stevesether]

@@ProjectFarm If you wind up testing digital calipers, one keep factor is just battery life. Plenty of the cheap ones use nearly as much power in standby as they do in use.

[@jerryb3243]

I recommended this test before and look forward to seeing it, also throw in digital dial indicators.

[@uprightcr2744]

The makita has a lot of blade deflection in my opinion. I’ve used a lot of these, and the Diablo just seems to run.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback on the Makita and Diablo. Thank you

[@pilgrim666butters]

wouldnt more blade deflection slow the cut down?

[@uprightcr2744]

@@pilgrim666butters no blade deflection on this blade just causes an inaccurate cut

[@tccoggs]

Totally agree, the Makita Max are super thin which probably explains the speed but they flex and deform easily, so not very accurate.

[@noahholland1752]

First off, just wanted to say I appreciate the straight-forward unbiased nature of your videos and before I buy any hand tool i come to your channel to see what’s worth my money! I have a suggestion for a comparison video: walkie talkies! I had no idea how much of a discrepancy there would be between a company’s claims and the reviews on those products until I was in the market. Now, I don’t know what to believe and I can’t seem to find a genuine real life comparison anywhere.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

[@melgross]

Two things. More aggressive teeth (faster cutting) tend to wear faster. Thinner blades (lighter in weight) cut faster as they’re removing less material. You can see what I mean with the Makita. Very aggressive teeth leads to fast wood cutting, but heavy damage on the bails.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

notification squad, Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much and I wish you a great weekend too!

[@otisthecoonsmaster2611]

You got a fuel saw?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Yes, great saw!! Here's the link to the circular saw review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYaTk3pnmt2UrNk

[@rodramsey9756]

I firmly believe you're the fastest at cutting through products and the data that reveals their integrity to improve and support our interests. Thanks

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@nsbohn]

Todd, how confident are you in the sample size of this test? So many are so close, if you tested more examples of each saw blade, do you think the results would be statistically significant?

[@lukeknowles5700]

If these are bought at retail stores or say on Amazon, the results are likely to be similar to what you or I would find in our shops. Manufacturing processes for tools of this type are pretty consistent and quality assurance practices at most factories ensure consistency of the products.

[@nsbohn]

@@lukeknowles5700 having previously worked in QA in the manufacturing business, I'd strongly disagree with this generalization. In fact, the quality control programs from one manufacturer to another are wildly different. Some manufacturers have huge quality variations from one plant to another.

[@lukeknowles5700]

@@nsbohn If what you say is true, then an infinite number of samples would still not reveal meaningful results, and therefore your reply to my reply shows your initial question about testing more samples to be totally absurd. You can't have it both ways, Nick.

[@nsbohn]

@@lukeknowles5700 lol. You spend too much time arguing on the internet and it shows. Go take a stats class, and maybe watch a couple videos on how this stuff is made, then come back and revisit this. You sound silly.

[@nsbohn]

@@lukeknowles5700 and just in case anyone else reads this... There are sample sizes between 1 and infinity that would give us a usable standard deviation. I don't blame Todd for not testing tens or hundreds of these blades, but the manufacturers should be.

[@b-2466]

Best AVIATION SNIPS MIDWEST MALCO 2000 SERIES WISS BESSEY ETC.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@rcman000]

what abaut impact sockets?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!