What Nobody Will Tell You About Circular Saws (DIRTY TRUTH)

What Nobody Will Tell You About Circular Saws (DIRTY TRUTH) In this video we tell the #verycoolgang the dirty truth about circular saws that nobody else will tell you about. We go over the dirty truth that the big tool companies don't want you to know and that nobody will tell you about. Let us know your thoughts on this money saving tip about circular saws in the comments section below.

[@VCGConstruction]

*_These Circular Saw Blades HAD ME FOOLED!_* kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6C4gYOhn8Z3bdk

[@charlesdennison3040]

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[@johnhenry363]

Didn't realize that cleaning a blade would extend its life. Many THANKS!

[@chevy5137]

Great tip, I would use some of that citrus degreaser from Home Depot that comes in a 1 gallon bottle that's meant to be mixed down 4 to 1 because it's not as expensive as premixed 409. That's what I use all around my shop to clean my tools and other things and it works really well.

[@bearlemke]

“LOOK AT THE NON-SPONSORED LIQUID!” Haha couldn’t help but laugh at this.

[@Carl-LaFong1618]

He should of used a felt pen and turned it into 408

[@eiward]

Cracked me up too.

[@homesteadorbust]

I happened to read this comment right as he was saying it lol

[@swdw973]

Well crap, As a DIY'er I now know I threw out some perfectly good blades when I was doing laminate flooring. Now I know better and have some more flooring to do. Thanks!!!!

[@listenerdave101]

The laminate flooring is very hard on blades and carbide blades will wear out.

[@swdw973]

@@listenerdave101 True, but I tried this on a blade I'd used on laminate the seemed fairly dull. Brought it back to life. All blades wear out. The issue was I was throwing them out before I needed to.

[@darkJohnSmith]

3:28 even when not cutting adhesive, natural wood will gum up a saw blade as pitch and sap burn onto the teeth.

[@stenmin1234]

Pine is horrible for that. For my band saw I use my more well used blades on pine. Just a few cuts and that blade is just covered in pitch.

[@ritome011]

Very observant and you still Carpenter 😆

[@davidkeetz]

truth. I have to clean mine just from a small stack of cheap 2x4s

[@JoseCalderon-qx8mq]

Yes indeed.

[@ared18t]

@@stenmin1234 Try spraying saw blade lube on that stuff huge difference

[@digiacomtech5589]

I would think you could use a more aggressive solvents than 409, like Acetone or Lacquer Thinner. It might take the paint off but that is only there to prevent corrosion of the disc (and if the paint is mostly worn off anyway...). You can even go so far as to strip & repaint your blades, but you'd have to tape/mask every carbide tooth to do that. Also, as long as the material of the scrub brush is softer than the carbide teeth (e.g. brass vs. carbide ... brass looses) you shouldn't have to worry about scrubbing them more aggressively aggressively. Worst case you can make your own carbide sharpener (must be a video or two out there for that too)

[@chevyman6999]

Nice! Thanks for sharing this info and discouraging people from just tossing their blades in the garbage! Woodcraft stores sell products designed just for this, and it works really well especially with baked on pitch!

[@dani1i1i1i1]

Wd40 or equivalent is a great degreaser that most every contractor already has in their truck. It'll also prevent trex from melting and sticking to your blade on those long rips.

[@ceitie2181]

Great tip for the trex. Thanks man!

[@JulianGant]

Silicone spray works well too, just that the residue left on the wood where the cut was won't take a paint finish that well

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I won't let WD through my shop door. Over time, it becomes sticky itself and will actually help things stick to surfaces. It was never intended to be a lubricant, it was meant as a water dispersant.

[@silosvince]

spray blade with silicone before you cut. It will cut easier and cleaner. Or run a bar soap on each side before you cut

[@jameslarson7452]

Mike Brown “Displacing”, if you’re gonna be a dork, do it right.

[@velocitygamingretro9654]

Love your videos. Its rare to see a company take the time out of their hands to make a video to further educate us DYI and growing guys. Plus showing us how the products work in the real world.

[@Michael_78]

I’ve never even thought of doing this or heard of it. I have heard you can resharpen your blades though. I’m a flooring installer who does a lot of laminates and lvp floors which is kinda like cutting plastic so I bet this method will work really well for cleaning up my blades. Thanks for the pointers! I bet I’m gonna be saving a lot of money with this new classified information lol!

[@tazman4741]

Sometimes using WD40 with the silicone helps with the blade cooling

[@bien2t]

6:22 "Look at the non-sponsored liquid..." -- cracked me up. Just for that I'm subscribing... Hahaha. Very good tip. Will check my saw blades and see if I can still salvage them.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

Great video. I hadn’t thought about cleaning my blades but I’ve got several that need it. Thank you. One thing you mentioned was Simple Green. It’s an excellent degreaser, but folks need to be careful leaving blades in the solution for too long, as Simple Green will cause carbide leaching and, if the blades aren’t carbide-tipped, will corrode most non-plated steels, potentially leading to putting, cracking, and all hell literally breaking loose. I can’t vouch for 409, but it appears to be a little milder corrosion-wise than Simple Green. Just a thought from some personal experience. Again, great video! I’m glad I held onto my older blades so that I can give them a shot at a second life.

[@joseHernandez-sx2ln]

good point bro also using the brush there could be cross contamination from using it on other steel

[@drue2283]

Diablo is the Devi! You should have used only holy water to rinse that blade bro. That blade will live forever with the Holy Spirit 👏 😂

[@VCGConstruction]

Peace be with you

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

I like that one

[@GuadalupeHernandez-dd7zq]

Amen

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

I would say both

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

Am a professional I would say a circular saw cause mostly cuts done with a circular saw jigsaw mostly for curves and sink cut out.

[@TickyTack23]

I am glad I found this the first week of moving into my new house. Going to save a lot of money.

[@peger]

You can also send blade to sharpening. If cleaning don't solve problem. 10:43 you can solder a carbide tip

[@JohnR9965]

Aren’t they anti vibration cuts in the blade? Not heat vents...or maybe do both🤷‍♂️

[@campercarson]

John R vents are for heat there’s usually a ring closer to the center that helps vibration

[@JohnR9965]

Swelly McSweggin your right. That’s what I meant. Lol

[@kkarllwt]

They are not heat vents. The slots allow the outer rim of the blade to expand without warping as it heats up.

[@AldoSchmedack]

kkarllwt Exactly

[@JoeZasada]

You won't dull the carbide with brass or steel wool. Scrub away! Good vid. Especially with those expensive large diameter carbide blades!

[@BlainsTube]

The shop I used to work in sharpened drill bits, carbide router bits, carbide shaper blades and carbide saw blades. We would soak the blades in water and some mild cleaner. We finished the cleaning with a brass bristle brush.

[@breeze7876]

I'm building a base cabinet and had to make a 4ft cut using a circular saw I bought because the blade is on the left a Porter Cable 423mag circular saw. I wanted the blade to be on the left because if you're right handed its easier to track and follow your cut line. The Porter Cable 423mag may throw saw dust in my face but cutting wood is soooo smooth and effortless and I can stay on the line easily. So watching you cutting that plywood looked as if you were painfully putting in some elbow grease effort which made me think bout all the smoothy cuts I made today prior to watching your vid. I'll look out for the crap in my blades and the burned wood. I didn't get any of that today but thanks for the alert!

[@MtlCstr]

Been telling the wife we need to do this. We are hobby woodworkers, doing a little carpentry on the side, so our tools don't log many hours, but it's time.

[@brynfrrll]

"Give it a once over again" - VCG

[@jayrama24]

Also good to save them up and get them sharpened at a shop when you got a stack. Saves mad money

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the tip Jay!

[@1985ThePedro]

Quick and dirty option is to just flip the blade backwards and run it into the end grain for one or two passes. It'll knock the gunk off the tip of the carbide and off the cutting corner of it. It won't be as pretty for as long as a good cleaning but it'll get you to the end of the day

[@kerwincapers4664]

great video, have you tried spraying Teflon on the blade after cleaning. Let me know what you think.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yes, it works well

[@johnsmithSongbird]

I agree You say true words Saw blades don't stay sharp very long But you can do a few things Try Not to force the saw when sawing Use a little lite oil on the wood first The type of wood has great affects But the best thing is use easy care when sawing Always keepfingers away from saw blades Great show

[@andyprairiedog]

Holy DIABLO!!! I have old blades (22 total) hanging on the wall of my shop...thought they were DONE! Time to get the ladder and save some money. Thank you, Vince. Thanks a whole lot...you and your crew rock.

[@MyrtleBchsweeper]

Danny the tool man Dixon from Lowe’s loving the video’s , keep the content coming....

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Danny we appreciate it!

[@johnpearson4899]

Hey Dano Dixon! I'm diggin it too. Lol. Nice ride, by the way! Ha Ha The ole boy doin this video is my kinda guy. @ around 13:24 he says "teeffeses". Gotta love that!

[@jonathancarter6696]

Acetone works really well to remove the resins and gunk from the blade.

[@802Garage]

"Look at the non sponsored liquid in our lid here." 😂 Amazing. Great vid Vince and the gang. Some Goo Gone might make quick work too. Actually, even WD-40 works pretty well on adhesive.

[@802Garage]

@@AEON. I'll be honest parts of what you are saying don't make sense. WD-40 doesn't soak into metal, you can clean it off pretty easily. It can soak into wood though. Of course it's not an abrasive. It's a liquid. It breaks down the adhesive material of many types and makes it easier to scrape or scrub off. You clean up when you are done. Not like I've done it a thousand times or anything.

[@802Garage]

@@AEON. I don't think you understand what is meant by that term. Yes, metal is porous, and to an extent it will get into the pores, but generally very surface level. A quick spray with any kind of cleaner be it brake clean or alcohol will get it off of metal. By penetrating oil it means it can seep into cracks and threads, such as through rust which is very porous, and work it's way down a bolt which has a nut on it for example.

[@BADALICE]

Glad I read the comments first, I was going to mention WD-40. If you know how well it works on removing sticky labels, then you know how well it dissolves adhesives. It keeps the blade from rusting as well. I might as well mention windex, which I keep right next to the WD-40, the best all around cleaner for just about everything. I'd put it up against 409 any time.

[@BADALICE]

@@AEON. WD-40 will make short work of adhesive. Wipe down the blade, then blow off the blade with compressed air. then wipe it down again. It only takes a little windex, a tooth brush, and compressed air to return the blade to normal. 409 belongs in the bathroom.

[@mariotellez2025]

I used goo gone and a toothbrush just for kicks and it cleaned it as well

[@bobbyjuice3935]

I got 12" cp miter saw with Diablo blade, last cut i made looked like shit. Can't wait to try to clean it, blades aren't cheap. Thanks bro, Bob from Philly.

[@geocachingadventureswithot4335]

I am glad I watched this video and that you made it. I just bought my first circular saw and I am barely learning how to do things, so this tip will DEFINITELY save me money in the future. Thank you!

[@chitomalabanan4628]

Hi Thanks for the info....👍 Now all i need is to clean my old blades, then i will have several spares. Thanks again

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

08:35 It's best to add a slice of lemon or two as well. If you want to be fancy, you could also add a couple of mint leaves - they will help get rid of the smell from the wood adhesive being cut.

[@jameswandzelsr.2603]

I use wood alcohol I usually don't have to scrub. But I have pitch buildup. An old pattern maker showed me that trick.

[@gellotion]

"Carbides"? Wtf? They're Teeth. Carbide is the material they're made of. That's like calling screws "steels" since they're made of steel. Who does that?

[@RealWolfmanDan]

He is specifically referring to the carbide tip of the teeth, not the entire tooth.

[@myRefuge3710]

Your mom

[@BaconNBeer]

Silicon on the blade would make it cut easier and last longer between cleanings. Now a word of advise if you notice you blade seems to be cutting out of true change the collar behind the blade. What a difference. I never noticed it as much on the skillsaw but the Dewalt chop and slide saws 12" very sensitive to the collar wear and it does wear. If you ever spin a blade for whatever reason look at the cut it can instantly kill that collar. Believe me it makes a difference. I loved my Dewalt saws and always went with the 12"

[@rodneyball6017]

I love the word you used for teeth, I use the same word all the time my guys at work laugh like hell

[@charitiekbyrd1]

Great video, however I noticed that there is still some burning going on if you look at the second and third cut that was done you can see some burn marks. I'll bet that the blade needs to be sharpened as well. If you sharpen it then that blade will cut like a brand new one too. Just food for thought for those that don't know. Keep the videos coming man, and Happy Building!!!😁

[@federicoestrada3391]

how much you charge your hour of work? how much the blade cost at the store? you are not saving money, you are wasting money. People many times make the mistake of not itemizing the time in every action during a work day. Do you think I would have a helper on the clock cleaning a blade? Why would I do it? This video gives a great advise, and actually it might work in the case you have to spent time going to the store to buy the blade, it always takes time going to the store, that's why im prepared, I have extra blades in my trailer. Love you guys!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Great information and a great money saving tip. Even when those blades wear down the metal can be repurposed into a knife or the metal used for making small metal straps or mending plates and other small parts. You'd have material for hobbies and crafting.

[@peterford9369]

I use paint thinner for cleaning. But honestly, if a blade is burning, to the point of a wavy cut. It means that blade is so hot, it's flexing. Which also means you're gonna lose tooth set. What creates the kerf. Without a decent kerf it's gonna heat up again. And for u know it, burning. But ur right about cleaning pitch off your carbide tips. But you should do it before it starts burning.

[@garyolsen3409]

I've been using a skilsaw worm drive for almost 50 yrs. In 47 years of buying and using I've never cleaned a saw blade or heard of anyone else doing it. That's the silliest thing I've ever heard. I've always bought a stack of cheap throw away carbide blades and when it's usefulness is up I chuck it and put on another one. As far as tool companies not telling us what they don't want us to know, what else is new.. .

[@daifeichu]

I use Trend Clean/500 and an old toothbrush. Don't have to rinse after cleaning it and it lubes the blades as well. Stuff works really well... and I'm not sponsored by them.

[@rexdrabble4988]

I would be worried about dulling the carbide too, its only almost as hard as DIAMOND!!

[@wh0tube]

Saw this and thought I want what he’s on! Got on the 409s, but my dentist ain’t happy with what it’s done to my teetheces 😁 But seriously, degreaser worked a treat on my saw glad. Thank you and glove on mate!

[@timignacio1450]

The patriotic close of this video definitely got me to subscribe to this chanel. That and this information will save me literally hundreds of dollars till I retire from carpentry.

[@genghischuan4886]

brass or even steel will in no way dull those carbides. You can use that blade to cut mild steel. mineral spirits would be better. a lot of that color is oxidized metal and rust from the blade being soaked in corrosive solution to the metal.

[@contessa.adella]

The side circular wear in the paint suggests the blade has dished, probably due to overheating. If the deformation is wider than the tooth offset then the blade will bind in the kerf and heat even more.

[@DrDime_]

I use a folded over piece of sandpaper to clean carbide inserts that get gummed up while machining things like stainless. No idea if it would word for this but if it does the same thing the sand paper would just flick stuff right off the inserts so it might be worth a shot.

[@mennolente4807]

First of all: when cutting wood, even laminated, the residue mostly wood resin mixed with small amounts of wood. Resin containing formaldehyde sounds unlikely, though not impossible. Nothing to worry about. A steel wire brush is a bit overkill. Some saw blades come with a coating preventing residue build up. You don't want to scrape that off. Start with a toothbrush. The carbide inserts can easily be cleaned with a wooden toothpick. You could also use a brass brush (sometimes used to clean spark plugs, same size as a toothbrush) if the build up is really bad.

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

We got your back Vince buddy. You keep on doing what you have been doing for all of us.

[@jzeerod]

caught a rock, rattled around in the housing, chipped off a couple carbide teeth before it was ejected at 10%C burned up as it exited the atmosphere , cleaned it up with some 409 and was good as new!

[@n7724t]

Been using oven cleaner for 40 years. Very easy , fast and then rinse well with warm water . Spray with dry lube when done .

[@williamjones3567]

Try Goof Off it will get rid of yellow paint of of a car when the state repaints the road but it will remove the clear coat of a car too.

[@asianmikedesigns]

VCG's Saw Blade Dental Certification. Learn the proper method in removing saw blade plaque from saw blade "teethisous". VCG always helping us save money with that insider info. Diablos do make the best circular & saw saw blades!

[@techiq7389]

If you wanna take it further, you can even sharpen it yourself

[@l.clevelandmajor9931]

First of all, while you can use a carbide tipped blade to cut material that has those unusual glues and adhesives, it is not advised to do so. There are many ways to achieve a goal, some much better than what you did using the carbide tipped blade. yes there are certain types of adhesives that will gum up a blade quickly. When yo discover that your work done with a blade has gummed it up, switch to one of the alternative methods. I'm a 66 year old carpenter, furnituremaker, and cabinetmaker, that has been into this business since the age of 12. I know a lot about using the blades you are talking about, and learned long ago how to make my blades last a very long time. Not just circular and table saw blades, but also jigsaw, and bandsaw blades. In my business, I kept about fifteen blades for my tablesaw, each for specified purposes, and the same for my circular, and compound miter saw. when I made cuts through laminate glue and other adhesives that could gum up the blades, I would always use a blade that was made for the purpose. Another thing I never do is use water based solutions like 409 to clean my blades. all it takes is a small amount of that liquid being missed when you dry the blade, and the steel in the blade will start to rust. I use 3 in One machine oil, let the blade soak in it over a day or two, and then I use a nonabrasive cleaning pad to wipe the blade clean. I use mineral spirits to rinse the oil away and usually the blade needs not be wiped much. Mineral spirits will, under normal circumstances, evaporate before you can reinstall it on your power tool. If you are coming up with all of this, concerning the blade and tool manufacturers and retailors, you obviously don't talk to them. Rather, you expect them to volunteer the info you say they won't tell you. Well they have their businesses to run, and not much time for volunteering info you are not actively seeking. imagine doing that for every customer or buyer. They would never get their own jobs done. You act as though they don't want you to know, but the truth is that you are responsible for finding that info for yourself! How can you do that? Speak with experienced workers in your field of work, ask relevant questions, and hear what they say! I'm from a long line of people in this business, but even so, I did not ask my experienced family members about what they knew. I asked my teachers and my coworkers, all of whom are experienced. Never expect someone to give you info you have not asked for.

[@cybermuse303]

Neato cleaning hack! Since brass is softer than steel I don’t think the brush could damage or dull the blade.

[@dmaifred]

Hey! How about the dishwasher when the Mrs is at work???

[@markknight6910]

Pine-Sol.. I've used it for years in a cheap harbor freight ultrasonic soak tank for carbs. Works wonders on wood resin build up blades without using Butyl cleaners!! But...Look Very closely at your blade after first-second use and what do see ?? Paint missing- smeared/slightly melted in the cut depth ?? This is the first and worst compounds that build up on the carbide cutters !! One of the First things a craftsman of years past would do to condition the blades for years of use is REMOVE the logo PAINT !! on both sides of the blade to the depth of your deepest cut you'll ever use.

[@jonathancall9967]

Have you or tool review zone reviewed Irwin circular saw blades? Black & Decker, Milwaukee, Dewalt or Makita circular saw blades?

[@etherdom3916]

"I don't want tap water to touch my blade" Great sense of humor :)

[@albertmaglunob8865]

Thanks for making education videos like this. I am a newbie and learning a lot from your channel. What is that eye ware that you are wearing?

[@markbonham3477]

Great job on restoring those blades, Thanks for the tip!

[@allenkleyn]

btw, expansion and anti-vibration cuts in the blade, they not for cooling the blade.

[@smithderf]

Great video for those who want an easy way to clean off the "teetheses" of a saw blade.

[@jeffjohnstone4506]

YIP I clean my blades often,,,but if you clean your tools after every shit they do last longer,,Great Video,,,

[@PSM5787]

Thank you for this video I didn’t know that. I have a problem with my cordless saw jamming. It just get stuck for some reason. Do you have a video on why?

[@jackmorrow427]

good info some do not know the glues gunk up blade been cleaning my blades since 1967

[@agustinmaldonado71]

Great tip. I notice it still had burn marks. A lot less then the first. is that because of the bare steel? Is there a remedy for that?

[@RedSeedlesslive]

13mins.....not really clickbait.....good information especially for nobs. I approve.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

Hmmm... I wonder if one of these dried up old glue removal products would also work? Having said that, I would not know if such products could compromise the strength of the adhesive used to attach the carbide teeth to the blade - unless of course there's no adhesive used, is there?

[@partytoy1]

I do the exact same thing but first with a degreaser then alcohol to clean off then some mineral oil

[@miker252]

About 30 years ago, there was a housing development outside Tucson called Diablo Estates. It always made me think of Poltergeist and I thought "Who would want to live there."

[@nazirahmad4179]

The title should be "how to clean your blades" instead of "DIRTY TRUTH ABOUT CIRCULAR SAWS".

[@VCGConstruction]

thats a great title suggestion, we'll use that one the next one

[@Loverboy6027]

All the titles on KZbin are clickbaits.

[@carlgiganti8653]

Just use orange peel put on with small paint brush put it on use tiny steel brush wipe off 10 min its for floor adhesive.

[@ellieprice3396]

Mineral spirits, lacquer thinner or kerosene will also clean the blade.

[@pedroduque640]

I used all the time is easy off and the blade look better than new. Good video

[@Bogie3855]

I do not brush in reverse unless I am using a brass brush. If I am using steel I will brush from the centre out.

[@Dogger4506]

Vince, they already make a specific blade cleaner that will remove everything including pitch.

[@Brant0072]

Thanks for the info! Never tried that, and just kept using blade. Guess thinking it clean off after cutting regular stuff. >did buy a devil blade to cut a counter top too

[@tommyers1106]

If you push the saw real slow while cutting it builds up heat in the wood 😮 and when the blade gets hot it will cause the blade to wobble creating a wavy cut 😮

[@workandplay8150]

Great tip, too many people would just throw out the blade

[@alanviner3711]

DEvil and they can be re-sharpened as well for less than the blade costs, usually .10 cents a tooth and 10 cents an inch 60 tooth blade approx $10

[@freshfloorstulsa]

I use a saw blade cleaning sponge aka sand paper Cleaning sponge. There is also 1 out there for diamond blades .

[@timturner7609]

I'm a steel worker. I've tried cutting wood and mdf with carbide just cause its whats on the saw. It never cut worth a damn for me. cuts steel like butter, turns wood into dust and smoke had me coughing like I was gonna die

[@glen1arthur]

Enjoyed your humour at the beginning and elsewhere....a simple solution to a common but unknown/unrecognized problem - the money a man can saved is worth the time & effort. Thank you for the sharing your knowledge and experience. Sub

[@rustopholis1667]

would something like Brakleen or acetone also work for the residue removal?

[@MrEquilibrium01]

I clean and I took a burnt blade most of the carbine where chiped so using a Diamond blade was able to sharpen them.

[@anymanusa]

Thanks for the tip. My 60t 10" needs that same treatment.

[@vincentconti3633]

I've been bangin' nails for half a century and never thought of cleaning the blades...but when I was really cranking there was no time to play with blades!!!

[@LukeMcMullin]

WD40 and carb cleaner as well as oven cleaners all will work to clean the gunk just depending on what it is your cleaning off.

[@johncarbonetta7812]

For years I used Easy-Off Oven Cleaner with great success to clean saw blades.

[@Darltornjacket]

Easy off oven cleaner will dissolve all the resin. Easy breezy it does take all the paint off too

[@BGrove-mj6sf]

Vince, skill saw is ~110 dB in use. use your ear protection. Show folks on you tube how to do it right.

[@stenmin1234]

Simple Green is pretty much the best you can get for cleaning up pitch, goo, and adhesive from your blades

[@TheWoodFly]

You can get lots of miles cutting hardwoods, but construction lumber will gum up your blade quick. I learned a long time ago to save up, buy the best and only cry once. Yes a Forrest blade is $150 for a 10" tablesaw, but there is enough carbide on the teeth to resharpen 6+ times. Meanwhile, cleaning them is the rule to keep the teeth working well. Good call sir. The commercial blade cleaners are great and fast, but 409 and simple green will do the trick with a little more time to sit and work on the teeth. VERY IMPORTANT: If your house has a water softener, the salt in the water will EAT your blade: using bottled water to rinse is a VERY GOOD IDEA.

[@fennarios]

Hey folks I'm looking for the best tool to cut across the tread of 300 old tires, any recommendation?