Picking Circular Saw Blades | Table Saw | Miter Saw

[@clausiusuf]

@12:00. Better, safer cuts with less tear out. Brilliant. Reading operators manual, next level, genius. Thank you for that tip (I did not read my manual, if I’m honest).

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Before I was able to set up my first shop I spent forever watching videos and reading blogs and magazines about woodworking and soaking up all the pro advice I could.... imagine my surprise when I bought my first table saw and after putting it together I flipped through the rest of the manual and there was a technique section. No joke, all the supposed "old pro trade secrets and tips" that I'd spent a year scouring for that folks acted like is stuff you need to take a class or spend tons of time researching for was literally in the box with my first saw. That and after a few times of having a tool for months (or years) and then noticing there's a little feature on it I'd missed the whole time that would've made so many jobs so much easier if I'd known it was there but I didn't even skim the manual because "I know how to use one of these.." ...yeah, now I make it a habit of at least giving them a flip through, especially the features/controls/techniques sections.

[@ajohnson5410]

Hearing your explanation of tooth geometry has me looking at, and understanding more about the blades I use. I work more in metal than wood, and even so found this very helpful. It's given me a new enthusiasm for my old radial arm saw!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome! It's a bit different for metal, but not dramatically. Tooth geometry still plays a huge part, just different kinds used.

[@julyseng5653]

Please help to list the name on the screen and the function of its. I like your video.

[@JkCanvas]

Learned a few things in the video. Love the use of the straws to explain wood grain. I have heard so many talk about grain and your explanation is spot on. Thank you.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I’ve heard it a few other places before when talking about downhill and uphill.

[@InterventionalWoodworking]

Hey! As A beginner woodworker, and having purchased mostly used saws, I've been using the blades that I have lying around or those that came with the saws. Your video prompted me to look critically at my blades and I find I'm using incorrect blades for my individual tasks. I will be visiting my local hardware store to purchase more correct blades. Thank you.

[@slayerspam]

This is the most invaluable presentation on this subject I've ever ccountered! Thank you !!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@calleeharris4182]

Great video! The straws were an excellent visual. *adds eco-friendly straws to the shopping list*

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@ArmyVet76]

Thank you for sharing this. I never really think about the differences in my blades when I use them.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@billsedutto8824]

Great explanation! Very thorough and what I needed to know. Just got a sliding miter saw and trying to figure out if I bought the right blade or if I should return it for a different one. Sounds like I picked the right one. Thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Awesome! Glad you got the right stuff. Always be sure to get the ones for sliding miters so you get that negative rake angle, it’s important

[@TL-he7vu]

Thank you so much! Best explanation I've seen on the difference between miter saw and table saw blades.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@21thTek]

One of the best video tutorial educational on this theme !! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@catherinecordy3482]

You are excellent at breaking it down, what a good teacher does!!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Wow, thank you!

[@JarrodLiPuma]

Lol, just got a radial arm saw! The 80's are BACK!!!

[@oseaghin]

Crystal clear and comprehensive explanation, thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregmislick1117]

Simple Green - HD ( it's Purple of course ) works AMAZINGLY for cleaning blades, it's almost spray on, rinse off ... but a short soak and the gunk just brushes off ( I use a brass toothbrush style wire brush) - Ive used full strength and 1:1 and not really noticed a difference, so 1:1 saves you $$

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good tip, thanks!

[@rosi6144]

Nice video. I have a question: Is it useful or overkill to have 2 circular saws, on with a special blade for ripping and one with a special blade for crosscutting, because i don't like swapping blades, making the circular saw screw dull. Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks in advance

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Unless you're changing the blade out multiple times a day, and using it every day, I wouldn't worry about any wear on that screw. And if that doesn't convince you, just buy another saw :) I'm a believer in dedicated blades, but it depends. If everything you're working with is construction grade stuff, it really doesn't matter. But if you're talking about switching between cross cutting a table slab from $2000 worth of material, to ripping a $300 board, to breaking down a $150 sheet of plywood. Then yeah, to me it's worth having dedicated blades that do the best work on each of those materials.

[@jhh243]

Awesome educational video sir! Taught me a lot! Explains a lot of my frustrations and confusion in the past.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it helped!

[@marinevet7273]

Which type of mitre saw blade would I use for getting a clean finish cut in maple for interior 3/4 inch thick trim?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

A finish blade, or fine crosscut blade.

[@KlockoFett]

Just bought my first miter saw. Based on my circ and recip saws (nevermind countless other videos I've watched in doing research) I know the included blades are always garbage, so I bought a Diablo 80 tooth to go with it. I have some baseboards to cut and I'm building some closet shelving...and eventually a small deck. I'm hoping I made the right blade choice, and this vid is leading me to believe I did. I haven't opened it yet. Still thinking maybe I should've gotten the 100 because of the baseboards.

[@jonm2416]

All I wanna know is when the heck am I going to find a thin kerf ATB + Flat at 8 1/4" for Dewalts newer small table saw. Amazon advertised exactly this in a CMT Orange but when it arrived it was just an ordinary full kerf ATB 8 1/4". I just want a flat tooth blade for this saw so I can do some joinery as it doesn't accept a dado.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Good luck man

[@jonm2416]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo Yeah that's pretty much all I can rely on is luck😂😂

[@debandmike3380]

Amazingly informative! I have not seen such competent explanations about sawblades anywhere. Usually its a bunch of dufases rambling on about nothing with banjo music playing. I appreciate the explanation on the miter saw blades and the scoring, and WHY. Question: so the 24 tooth and 80 tooth ply/melamine blades are given, and then crosscuts should be done on a miter saw anyways. Given that, for just making unpolished stuff when in a hurry, would you recommend a 40 or 60 tooth combination blade (such as when a quick crosscut is needed!)

[@howardhagadorn9443]

Yeah, it was right around 1985 when I bought my radial arm saw for about a quarter of what they retailed for. That old saw did the job of a miter saw/sliding miter saw and quite a few other operations such as molding head cutter. Very handy saw if you know what you're doing with it. I checked out this video cause I wanted to know what blade you recommended for it. I'm guessing that you'd say the same negative rake angle blade as for the miter saw, but then I guess I'll never know now will I?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

You're right, same blade with a negative rake that works on a sliding miter is good for radial arm saws. I meant to say that when I got to that part but forgot. They're super handy, I used one a lot when I worked at a Home Depot that would break down dimensional lumber for customers.

[@chezlerq4478]

Because he is a moron sponsored by Home Depot. I have been using radial arm saws longer than he's been on this earth. (And I still have all my fingers) Use to use my Radial Arm saw as a Jobsite saw. Much better than anything they have on the market today. Love my saws, and my Radial Arm is my favorite because it is so versatile. Screw him and his "Warning Label" mentality.

[@mrpaint055]

My Diablo metal cutting blade made it 3” in hardened steel.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

that's pretty dang impressive

[@joshuaa3075]

Where should old saw blades be safely disposed of? How to do it?

[@st7650]

Love Diablo blades wondering how well they work with a DEWALT track saw

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

So long as the arbor and hole is the same size it'll work as well as it works on any other brand saw.

[@FigmentsMade]

Good timing! I was just thinking about using my circular saw for something other than plywood and was wondering what blade to choose.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Ah perfect, hope it helped!

[@landonmckay3384]

If my blade has a lower tooth count, can I just push extra slow to achieve the same cut as a fine tooth blade? Say I go half the speed would I not be cutting with essentially twice the tooth count?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Partially, but doesn’t change the tooth geometry which helps shear the fibers instead of ripping them.

[@ARMANDOACE5]

What do you recommend to cut composite wood.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I haven't worked with it enough to be savvy on the tooth geometry that's ideal for it... but I have seen blades listed for composite. I'd just get whatever is labeled for it. The big take away was speciality blades aren't just marketing hype.

[@DmitriIvanov]

Nice overview of different blades, thanks a lot for putting this together!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I love diablo blades I have circular saw blades for both 7 1/4 size as well as 5 3/8 blades also have different variety of there recip blades just picked up some of there blades for my miter saw also like bosch blades for my jig saws some day soon will be picking up a table saw as well

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I like them a lot

[@doileychair595]

I love my radial arm saw! And actually I'm looking for the best blade to put on it for baseboards. :)

[@ZeevBenDavid]

what would be the recommended Circle Saw blades to cut cross cut walnut slab 2.36inch thick?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

A fine tooth crosscutting blade.

[@neishat]

I learned something from this!!! You are a great teacher!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! Glad you learned something :)

[@char63r517]

Was hoping to hear about what standard sizes exist on the market

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Used to be 7.25", 10" and 12". But now there's way more.

[@carterscustomrods]

For 10 & 12 inch blades, get the Freud 92 to 100+ tooth and use it for about everything. Whether I'm cutting a 6x6 oak block on the miter saw, or aluminum slotted extrusion, that blade (Freud LU85R012) does it ALL! Rarely do I need a different blade. Now if I'm cutting certain woods, I use CMT blades. But the Freud, or even their less costly, Diablo series, are great. (Their router bits on the other hand... ouch. Avoid Diablo and go Freud or CMT. A piece of spinning carbide flying off a 18,000 rpm shaft is no fun.)

[@tae912]

Ive already seen over 5 videos about circular blades and this video by far explains the Best compared to those videos And my instructors on why we cut certain ways rather than just brushing off as "everyone has their own style/preference"

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it cleared things up!

[@TheBatman933]

AWESOME video. I recently purchased my dream miter saw Dewalt DWS780 and was wondering what blade to pair it up with. Not only did I learn about the blades but, also using the saw. Like you threw away the manual 🤣. You Got a new subscriber. Keep up the good work looking forward to your videos. and again Thank you.

[@rashanikcreations4335]

How many tooth blade should I select for a fine crisp cutting of laminated plywoods?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

For a 10" blade probably around 90. Just look for a blade that says it's made for laminates/plywoods. The tooth geometry is a bit different too. Like in the description to the one I use.

[@veracity91]

This video was very informative, thank you sir! 😊

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ismaelramirez666]

Thank you for your explanation!!! Did great!!! But whats the other bran name? The onde better than diablo?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Freud industrial, they make the diablo blades. Diablo is good, just can’t be resharpened

[@adamphilippe2745]

Gave me the info I was looking for plus a bunch more I didn't know I should be thinking about

[@yozy4996]

Excellent tutorial..Thank you..

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Sorry to hear that man

[@jerrydempsey5428]

Your explanations were greats. Thanks.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kle2217]

Stupid question, but does the brand used really matter? Like, do you have to use a Dewalt brand blade in your Dewalt miter saw?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Nope, just make sure it’s the right size. And if it’s for a sliding miter that it’s made for those.

[@kle2217]

YouCanMakeThisToo ok thanks. I didn’t know sliding meters have their own blades as well.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Later in the video I talk about rake angle and why theirs are different.

[@JustYourAvarageJoe]

varsol works good for cleaning blades and does not take the coating off I don't believe

[@KonguNaadu]

Great .. beautifully explained

[@teresaallen3045]

Which table saws u recommend I looking hf

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

True cabinet saws with the trunions mounted on the cabinet instead of on the table. Anything table mounted is just job site quality.

[@glenrgearhartjr1297]

Great video. I do have one question. Say I was going to build a in\out feed, or parts table out of extruded aluminium, what blade would you recommend? With the width being only 1.5" max.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Blades for laminates typically are good for aluminum. You're looking for high tooth count and preferably a TCG grind. Freud and Diablo used to have a blade for non-ferrous metals, I bet they still do.

[@foxhallww311]

Your composition is always so stellar

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I put a lot of effort into it.

[@ramadanabualrub6246]

Do angle grinders blades fit into circular and miter saws ?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I think they both have a 5/8" arbor.. not sure. Can't say I'd recommend it either. Even if they fit there can be a big issue with RPM differences.

[@arianadiego3709]

very informative video, I learned several things about saw blades. keep up the good work! 😉👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to hear! Thanks!

[@dwaynenero535]

Thanks for the advice. Your video was very helpful. I was wondering if I was using the wrong blade sometimes because some of my cuts felt like I was cutting through extremely dense wood. It would just take longer than I thought it should on both my table saw and my Miter saw. Watching some people cut on TV etc ... their blades and cutting movements just seem to be quicker and smoother (Like cutting through butter, as they say) While on my table saw just ripping a long piece of wood I am just pushing & pushing and have to jump to the other side to pull the wood through. It cuts clean but it's just a little frustrating sometimes. The same with my miter saw, sometimes cutting straight down it just feels like a heavy push down instead of just a quick smooth down & back up. So I will look for a lot of the things you mentioned. Blades with more teeth and the right angles right?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

If your saw is cutting extremely slow my first thought is you have a dull blade. If you're specifically struggling with ripping and the blade is sharp.. then you're probably cutting with a crosscut blade, and need a lower tooth rip blade, or a combination blade.

[@jonm2416]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo I was going to say the same thing. Sounds like a dull blade either way.

[@stevenfoster9099]

Good video, but my question is what kind of blade do I need to cut pine treated wood for my patio deck?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I'd just get a general construction blade for whatever kind of saw you're using. The resin in pine and all the additives are going to toast the blade anyway.. and because of how wet it tends to be, high tooth count isn't going to be very beneficial because the wood is going to try to pinch the blade pretty quick, you want something fast cutting.

[@stevenfoster9099]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo So are you saying a 24T is better than a 60 T? I bought the 60T, but i can take back and exchange it?

[@kirkwilliams5740]

Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@hamps856]

excellent, very informative presentation. Good job.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@msmavris1]

Good tutorial! Thanx for the info!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@woodpeckercraftsandbuilds]

Man, master class of knowledge! Thanks again!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lemans1924]

whats up with the radial saw?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Just a friendly jest.

[@silvadalla9]

Quick question, My circular saw came originally with a 185mm blade, can I use it with a 180mm blade too? Thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Smaller isn't a problem if the arbor fits.

[@silvadalla9]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo fantastic! Thank you.

[@dannymeil3294]

Thank you for explaining this.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timhalcomb4041]

Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing. You have a blessed day

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Bless you.

[@lesb.5664]

Great video, I learned multiple items.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Excellent, thanks!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video and information caleb

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank!

[@scubamario2006]

Great video, I learn a lot.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad to hear it!

[@brynleywilliams2194]

Thanks very helpfull and money saving advice

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Anytime

[@duncanmatthews1977]

Very good video, thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!

[@dlk4318]

great tutorial

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@Elxan_Usta]

nice video👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you 👍

[@favoriteblueshirt]

Thanks interesting video great info.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianerneststephens]

Excellent video, learned lots, thanks!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great to hear, thanks for watching!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I learned alot in this video thank you caleb

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Excellent! Glad you learned 🙂

[@bradleyallen7900]

very good video!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you very much!

[@dougprentice1363]

If you try ridge carbide blades, Freud and diablo will stay in a drawer.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I've heard good things about them

[@dougprentice1363]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo stumpy nubs recommend them. I needed a flat top blade, and got one. I was so amazed at how much better it is than my frued blades. Very good video.

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my Brother awesome video,Good job and Class of Circular Saw Blades nice later :)

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks TJ!

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo No problem brother Happy New Years :)

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I am not going to lie.....That Radial Arm Saw comment "CUT" me pretty bad.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Well said 🤣🤣

[@Eamonnmhac]

excellent info here, many thanks, and great puns ; )

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Haha thanks! Glad someone likes my bad jokes

[@granttherkildsen1571]

Ok you are a great teacher. I wish I had you in shop class in high school. Thanks for all the great info

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks so much!

[@vVeazel]

Great video, thank you!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks for watching!

[@TommyBowerscoasters]

Well presented and valuable information.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@iPaintCars_215]

Ya lost me at "just throw it away and buy another one." Like you can't or shouldn't clean or sharpen your dull saw blade and still have a perfectly fine working and performing saw blade.

[@perryvath7617]

He covered sharpening vs disposable blades later.

[@caldonsharpening9643]

no need to throw a dull blade away...get it sharpened :)

[@keithpalmer2434]

1985? Have ever heard of the Original Saw company?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Nope. But I'm guessing they still make them. I know they're still made and are damn useful, it was just a joke man.

[@CoquiAudio]

this is why we need maker that do help the new builders like me lol

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carterscustomrods]

Did he just say "if the labels worn off, it's probably dull. Just throw it away and buy a new one."? Oof... R.I.P. diamond/ceramic sharpener industry. If I'm paying, say $130+ for a 12in miter saw blade, I'm going to use it, and sharpen it, until the carbide is ½ gone. Wow...

[@cemarz]

Yeah, that was an odd comment. If the label is worn off the blade is waaaay past dull. He does say that blades should be resharpened later in the video. Maybe he means by that point you should toss it becuase it's total tooth size is too small to bother with another resharpening??? Dunno. 3mm is the point in which a tooth may have indexing problems on resharpening machines (which are usually the exact same machine used to make a blade). You'd probably still have a long way to go in a blade when the lable is worn off.

[@carterscustomrods]

@@cemarz I had to watch full video, and he was way off on a lot of things. Like "Radial arm Saws... it's not 1985 anymore". My response to that is "Saying radial arm saws are 1985 is sooooo 2009". Then again, it's a Home Depot advert. Personally, I don't know any woodworkers that purposely go to HD or Lowes.

[@LackeysLack]

@@carterscustomrods It's not 2009 anymore, either. 🤣

[@carterscustomrods]

@@LackeysLack saying "it's no 2009 anymore, either " is soooo 2027!!! _tips fedora in a way that makes certain you can see my dank upper-arm tribal tattoo_

[@cemarz]

Don't toss your blades becuase the label is worn. Take it to a sharpening service. They probably use the same machine to sharpen it that the manufacturer uses to make it. If it isn't worth sharpening they'll let you know. Diablo can 1000% be resharpened. They're only going to take like .15mm off of the tooth od and face. If you are worried a blade being used for the wrong job w/o the label then mark it with a sharpie. If it gets resharpened and that marking was washed away through the cleaning service then remark it.

[@behnam22]

Great info thanks

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AGlimpseInside]

Primero!!!! What up Jay Bates

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Hahaha, brilliant

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my Brother how are you in this New Year :)

[@AGlimpseInside]

TJ'S WOODWORKING SHOP what up TJ

[@StreaminFreedom]

Subbed

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks!

[@GifCoDigital]

Even those shit Diablo blades can be sharpened a few times and good blades can be sharpened for years. Telling someone to throw a blade away if the label is worn off is idiotic.

[@louiemoreno8339]

Nice

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks

[@JkCanvas]

Car! Game on!

[@benraunik]

Which blade would be the best for cutting spaghetti 🍝

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I mean, I'm not trying to brag.. but I break it with my hands.

[@lastditch727]

Bought my first Diablo blade about 6 months ago. Spent $70 on a 12" fine finish blade. Subsequently will be the last Diablo blade i buy. What a pos.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

I prefer the Freud.

[@LiveItLiveNow]

Great presentation and information! However, you triggered me with the use of plastic straws...you could have just gone to McDonalds and purchased 18 soft drinks and gotten the paper straws, although I don't think they make paper straws with the flexible section...OK, I'm getting less triggered...

[@dlowery51]

I have a sister who is into BGBs. In case you don't know what that means, its abbreviation for bald guys with beards. Anyways, she thinks you are cute. So, if you are interested, then send me a message. She is 5' - 9" and weighs 198 lbs. Good luck!

[@lorenelkin9415]

Nice job. It's number of teeth not amount.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thanks! I thought amount meant the number of things? Same meaning different word.

[@arianadiego3709]

either turn down the volume of your saw or turn your mic up...tired of youtubers blowing out my ears with poorly thought out productions...☹☹☹

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Fair, very sorry about that. Totally amateur mistake. The only saw noise is that short clip at the beginning, not a good start. Hopefully the information made up for those few seconds of bad audio.

[@arianadiego3709]

@@YouCanMakeThisToo sorry for being so blunt. I was settled in for your video and then blasted by that saw. it was like someone suddenly screaming at me. I will return and watch your vid. I like your channel and I look forward to future vids...thanks for your reply. 🙂👍

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

@@arianadiego3709 No worries! Sorry if my reply was harsh, I'm really glad you pointed it out. I pride myself on the time I've put into getting better audio because volume jumping drives me bonkers too! Those clips were added and the audio was stripped.. and right before I finished I added the audio back but did not check the levels. I'm really glad you pointed it out, because it helps me remember to always go back and check every time that audio gets touched. I just commented about that being the only bit like that because if it did push you off the video, wanted you to realize the whole video would NOT be like that. thanks for the reminder and thanks for watching!

[@ronodell2896]

Too many words💁🏼

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

🤷‍♂️ that’s how I share

[@dlk4318]

excellent explanation

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Thank you!