Which sawzall (reciprocating saw) blade is best? Let's find out!

[@AgentDexter47]

Anti-stick coating isn't sticking to the blade" - well, works as intended

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Great point!

[@BL-yj2wp]

It´s not a bug, it´s a feature.

[@haydenc2742]

LOL

[@xhivo97]

@@BL-yj2wp Idk why the actual f that reminded me of "don't turn it on, take it apart"

[@shonaoneill5151]

Lol, very funny 😂

[@TheVectorKid]

That Diablo carbide blade is really in a class of its own, wow.

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, I was surprised it did so well.

[@XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav]

Well it has way bigger teeth it's obvious it would be faster

[@KevinDay]

Well, obviously carbide teeth are going to do better than tool steel, as carbide is much harder and can handle higher temperatures. However I can't seem to find any other brands that make carbide-toothed reciprocating saw blades for some reason...

[@bmarcy86]

@@KevinDay Lenox makes them, Diablo didn't have any carbide blades at the home Depots in my city when I needed one, don't know if they weren't available or if they weren't out yet

[@parmesanjon]

Carbide toothed reciprocating saw blades aren't very common for the home user. While carbide is fantastic - heck, I make carbide end mills for a living, it isn't always the most practical for most home users. The blades do not like to be flexed, as it likely will break or chip the carbide teeth rendering it useless. And justifying $13 a blade vs $3 (even though they last many times longer than bi-metal) isn't something most people will do.

[@ColeSpolaric]

You do one of the best jobs of making sure each test is the same!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@johndowe7003]

he doesnt have a stick in the fight (sponsors ) so its better, that the only reason people suggest tirejet cause of the sponsorship they have. they dont advertise slime cause it just works :P

[@tnbk97]

Diablo has a Carbide blade named the "Diablo Demon". I've only found it at Home Depot. Did some work on my vehicle having to cut out an alignment bolt seized in control arm bushings. Tried heat, air chisel & hammer. The Diablo Demon cut through the hardened bolt in what seemed like 10seconds...Diablo makes the best blades...bar none.

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!!

[@Billy_Darley]

ill have to remember that if im ever in the same situation.

[@jerryvelasco1474]

Dam wish I saw this, I had to do this about a week ago. Used over 20 blades, Milwaukee torch blades and Irwin blades. 😵

[@tinezilla]

Thank you for the fair testing

[@CaliRob281]

Must've been a Toyota Lower Control arm cam bolt. Aske me how I know LOL

[@WarpedYT]

Badass test..... In my experience Diablo blades are a beast.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! You do AMAZING work! I always look forward to your videos!

[@WarpedYT]

@@ProjectFarm thank you!, I appreciate it !!. I'm new to KZbin, I'm originally a filmmaker.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

I plan to look them up

[@jttech44]

If you really need to cut something serious, you can find diamond blades that'll get through it. They're pretty spendy, but if you need to use them it's worth because you know it'll just eat its way through it.

[@mikelegras996]

Yep, I did notice so I went to buy one Diablo sawzall blade to cut the 4"cast iron. I love it.

[@Parker-di7ef]

***This just in*** Word on the street is every Diablo reciprocating blade at every home improvement store is completely sold out! Absolutely great test. I'd love to see another test on wood cutting blades or "all purpose" blades claiming to cut metal and wood.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the positive comment and for the great video idea!

[@TheKajunkat]

The two local home depots have them as "free" blades in regular packs of recip bimetal blades. they have a 5 plus 1 for $14 or a 12 plus 1 for $30. So basically, you buy the carbide blade and you get 5 bimetals for free :)

[@Parker-di7ef]

TheKajunkat Oh nice! That's a pretty good deal.

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

I've used the Milwaukee for years and have generally preferred it over anything else I've tried. This video pretty much confirmed what I suspected was the case. I do try to catch them on sale though. I've never tried the diablo and it is pretty cost prohibitive..BUT given the condition of that thing after cutting into spring steel, one could make a pretty decent argument for its value. I would love to see an endurance test of how many cuts a single diablo blade could do compared to a single milwaukee in regular mild steel. If it made enough cuts it might actually be the better value it if outlasts enough bi metal blades.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. I think my future buying will include Milwaukee and Diablo.

[@imchris5000]

if you treat the blade nice by not overheating spots and bending it while cutting it will last a very long time I get about 2-3 weeks of heavy use out of them cutting bolts

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Same here cutting tie rod ends and ball joint bolts. I dont even count exhaust because it barely scratches the blade. Ill never go back to bimetal blades. I just heard about a milwausee blade called "the torch" supposed to be even better!!

[@operator8014]

I got a 100 blade variety pack of Milwaukee blades at Home Depot that was mismarked as a 12pack. That was a couple years ago and I'm still working through them all. 👌

[@McCuneWindandSolar]

in a way this could be determined by the way it cut the harder steal and how fare it made it though compared to the Milwaukee blade. the diablo made it 6.8 times fuather than the milwaukee blade did so I think if a milwaukee could cut lets say 30 cuts before it failed. then the Diablo would make 204 cuts before it gave up. so for cost. so the milwaukee would make a cut at .102 cents per cut as the Diablo would be .06 cents per cut making the Diablo cheaper in the long run.

[@Loebane]

I think the reason that the Diablo failed the test was due to chip clearing - once it got to the thick section, it didn't have enough reciprocating motion to let the chips out.

[@ProjectFarm]

I agree. The iron was slightly too wide with the sawzall only having a 1 and 1/8 inch stroke.

[@TheSteves75]

Completely it would have easily cut through if it was being moved around a bit. Have to get them chips out you can see it welded them in there.

[@pete_lind]

@@ProjectFarm Missing from this test , Bahco blades from Sweden , also would like to see if "fire and rescue" blades really cut everything

[@dr.pepper1824]

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[@wdwerker]

When cutting thick metal w Sawzall I try to spread the load over more of the blade by using a slow in and out motion. That keeps the blade from heating up in one spot. How come the Lenox blades didn’t get tested ?

[@jusb1066]

ooh can you do those grinder cutting discs that are all metal vs regular cutting discs? the ones for steel.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! It's coming soon. I'll compete the Lenox Diamond against other brands.

[@ryankyser5243]

Jusb1066 yes. Do this one next.

[@TheDillinger187]

@@ProjectFarm lenox has good sawzall blades maybe the best

[@keithy4129]

Good idea!

[@FishFind3000]

Can you test how much slower the same brand blade just different thickness cuts?

[@cain2bad]

MacGyver must be your favorite show. That was a genius setup

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Yes, it is indeed my favorite show. Thank you

[@andrewrothermel1741]

Ramon R. that moment when you hear macgyver and you instanly humming the 80s theme somg

[@82camino96]

It really is one of the greatest shows ever produced. Years ago I bought the complete box set and have probably watched every episode. It’s a shame that they don’t make action packed situational television shows that are still truly family friendly anymore. The way they wrote and produced those shows back then, it didn’t need to be vulgar or immoral to attract viewers. It was just interesting and entertaining... As always Project Farm, another great experiment.

[@johnphillip1711]

@@ProjectFarm Better Macguyver than Red Green....Sawzall held down solely with duct tape might have gone.....wrong IIRC 3M sponsored the Red Green Show for a while. Remember if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy, a motto which I live by

[@Hobby_Electric]

One of the best TV Shows ever made :D

[@MrDeathray117]

You should do dremel attachments sometime! Allot of companies make their own dremel attachments that are cheaper, it might be worth knowing how they compare to the name brand.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea!

[@waltp3373]

Great idea. I bought some cheap cutting disks and they wore out much faster than my old Dremel disks.

[@blazeandcyrus]

interesting idea, I will say from first hand experience I've found that dremel bits crushed the other brands I've used, night and day difference.

[@d1strappazon]

Just don't buy the cheap Harbor Freight attachments or the rotary tool itself cuz they are junk......

[@PhillyFlyersss]

Man, please never stop making videos.. These tests are some of my favorite on KZbin. A lot of guys wont even respond to comments on here, but you always seem to take a lot of suggestions from viewers which is awesome. So, my suggestion is you never stop making these lol Thanks for all the great content my friend, you're one of the best channels out there!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks to you, I now know which 2 blades to buy. :-) Love the magnet cleaning tip!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! You've got a great KZbin channel! Keep up the great videos!

[@TravisTLK]

Cool looking channel. I subscribed and will check it out soon!

[@fisqual]

If those two don't cut it, it's 100% worth it to buy the $20 diamond blade if you're cutting a lot of metal. I live in the rust belt and often have to cut out rusted bolts etc... Been using the same diamond blade for well over a year. Before that I'd sometimes run through 2-3 of those DeWalt blades just to get thru a bolt as wide as my thumb.

[@srufle]

Would it be possible to apply some cutting oil or something to keep the blade cool while doing the metal tests. Compare against the no lubricant stats.

[@BustedWalletGarage]

I’m rolling around on the floor , foaming at the mouth , having a KZbin induced stroke. As a professional HVAC guy I only use Lenox blades, mostly the Lazer style on metal. Good video need to revisit with blades that the pros use.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. I wish I would have tested Lenox blades.

[@Maxtcc]

another HVAC Plumber here, yes the Lenox blades are , to me , on par with the Milwaukee and Dewalt , offerings, but the price is quite up there for Lenox ( but that could be a wholesale pricing thing), and I usually only get them when someone else is paying. For my own projects and for steel cutting, I do love the diablos.

[@Mogotogo6536]

An electrician here, I build a lot of emt and I prefer Lenox, greenlee or Milwaukee. They all seem on par with one another. The Milwaukee metal blades where I like all say carbide, none are bi-metal. Different from your test

[@virginia7125]

Lenox is sold mainly at plumbing houses. Milwaukee at electrical places. Bosch is more a Lowe's thing.

[@RegulerShowTV]

Every single one of your videos is a God send for a grade schooler with a science project due

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you!

[@Abbamonto]

That is so true. Simple scientific method is a sure shot.

[@argh01hass]

Yes! Amazing to see a KZbinr who actually controls their test properly ❤️

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Lenox blades is my choice... your thumb looks like it's been through some extensive testing. Great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@oldmanjudo]

Been a carpenter for 35 years. Lenox has always performed best for me...that said, I have not used all of those brands

[@kraftzion]

Yeah, I have to say that of all the channels on you tube I like yours the best. I have bought many items from your recommendations(still blown away by the Audew jump starter) . But you missed the mark on this test. Lenox recip saw blades when they came out were so far ahead of anything else on the market that there was no comparison. I have retired from the HVAC trade since then and don't use a recip saw on a daily basis so don't know where they stand now. Never less no comparison would be complete without a current Lenox blade. Also anybody that knows how to use a recip saw would use cutting oil at a reduced speed on 1/ 4 inch hardened steel. Same rules apply for recip blades as drill bits. I believe this test is couple of years old, time for a redo. Edit: it's like comparing recip saws without a sawzall.

[@larrystrickland7240]

@@kraftzion it still has the same result with or without oil.because none of them was treated differently than the other

[@hzdmyxwy9316]

Lennox makes Diablo blades

[@winzelthemage3996]

Your channel is awesome and I really like how you go into the comments and Actually listen to your viewers

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! I get AWESOME ideas from viewers and test as many brands requested as possible. I have a lot of fun testing products.

[@Fixerofthings555]

Would love to see this same test done with the wood cutting blades. As a remodeling contractor I am usually doing wood cutting and some teeth designs are really unique making for an interesting comparison. These bi metal blades in this video also varied in teeth design. I’ve used them all except for the cheapest 2. I always found diablo and Milwaukee to be the best. Dewalt is pretty good too. Thanks for this video!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Great suggestion! Thank you.

[@videoz97]

I use a sawzall at least a few times a week and have tried many different brands of blades. Lenox is by far the best brand right now.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the recommendation. I wish I would have included the Lenox.

[@marcowens3522]

👍

[@jimgordon3206]

I love your videos. I have a couple of comments on this one. 1, Adding weight was probably detrimental to the longevity of the blades. 2, when I cut with a sawzall I move the entire saw back and forth. It helps with chip clearing and uses more teeth. I know that would be difficult in a stationary test jig but it will make a difference.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great constructive feedback. Thank you!

[@cdouglas1942]

#1 Good point. But at least they were all treated consistantly. And its been said to "let the tool do the work" so adding weight seems counter to this...but may well reflect user behavior. Saw blade speed makes a difference too, slower better. #2 I think you describe common user behavior altho machine instructions say to keep the tool foot planted on the work which limits cutting effort to an inch or so. Overall, a well constructed test!!

[@momobadilak]

I had the same thought about there possibly being too much weight - would love to see a re-test with less weight to see if the blades do better in the spring steel. that said - was glad to see the consistent testing ( as always on this channel).

[@mikelegras996]

@@cdouglas1942 I am more agreement with cdouglas1942 = Slower does better job.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@mikelegras996 but weight is also a factor, like drilling metal you'll never get through it without putting a ton of weight behind it, and drilling at lower RPM

[@chrislyday]

Thank you for taking the time to do these tests. I've watched many of them, and every one of them have told me exactly what I wanted to know. Turns out sometimes to save money you got to spend a little bit more money.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@hawkofthenorth4829]

I have cut through Grade 8 Hardened bolts with the Diablo Blades where the others go dull instantly. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. No way to change the front A-Arms without being able to remove the bolts. The only reason I damaged the Diablo blades were from bending them from end impact which caused other problems. With teeth breaking etc.

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!

[@happyamerican3235]

Same for me. Cut my trucks rear shackle bolts with a Diablo thick steel carbide blade. I’ve never had the teeth chip but these bolts gave the blade a good test. I tried a standard metal Lenox blade just for fun and it raked the teeth off in a few seconds. The Diablo are worth every penny. When you can’t get a torch or a grinder in the limited space you have to have a blade.

[@jets8991]

Maybe a drill bit test in hard steel?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea!

[@Paulman50]

Test tunstin concrete drills through hardened steel

[@parmesanjon]

If there is a drill bit test I would hope there are tests for them with cutting oil as well. Drilling dry makes me cringe.

[@jets8991]

My wife cringes with no lube as well

[@parmesanjon]

Ha!

[@BluntForceTrauma666]

Well, I've got a new brand: I guess it'll be "Diablo" for me from here on out. Dude, you are a _machine_ pumping out all of these videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@nickopedia5669]

@Joe Hoe I've had the Diablo $13 blade for over a year now, I just use some grease as lubricant if I'm cutting steel. I probably would've gone through 20-30 of the $3 milwaukee blades by now. (I used to be a diehard milwaukee blade fan until I watched this video and tried the diablo). The fairly large individual carbide teeth are just unbeatable, and I just wish you could get sawzall blades that didn't have so much rake on them for more precise jigsaw-like cutting.

[@nickopedia5669]

@Joe Hoe At the time when diablo came out with their steel demon, they were the first. Or at least, Home depot didn't have the fancier milwaukee blades on shelves which meant they weren't an option to me who was standing in the aisle watching this video to see if the fancy new carbide blade was worth it. (I was learning machining at the time after growing up woodworking, so I was aware of just how powerful a tool carbide was for cutting steel. It lives up to its expectations) Honestly though, it doesn't matter who makes them. A flexible steel blade with carbide teeth of decent geometry is all that matters, regardless of who makes it. Price also doesn't matter as they're not really a consumable anymore: maybe I could've saved $7 on it, but over 2 years of life (so far) I couldn't care less. They (all carbide sawzall blades) just work, and work well. Edit: Some internet research shows Diablo came out with their carbide sawzall blades in 2014, while it took until 2016 for Milwaukee to copy them. I'd say supporting companies who put money into R&D in ways that save the customer money and make our lives easier is worth it compared to supporting a Chinese company that just copies them... At the same time, All my tools are Milwaukee (cause they're so cheap compared to their durability) so that kinda makes me a hypocrite. But at the price of $13 vs $7 for a "consumable" that literally lasts years, I'll keep buying Diablo. Also, for your other comment on the circular motion, that's the exact opposite of what I want. I don't have the room for a bandsaw, so the sawzall is my "precision" tool for metal cutting. A straight in and out motion with a non-raked blade so that the "in" motion doesn't make the blade tear into new material, but rather relies on the user's precise application of force would be ideal. This could actually be done on the tool side by having the attachment point for the blade be 2-position pivotable so you could actually adjust the aggressiveness on the blade, or it could be fixed by just selling us blades without the crazy steep rake. (at the cost to them of having to stock another type of blade, which is a pretty significant expense)

[@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006]

If you live in the south look into axe brand its the best by fsr you can cut through lug bolts with ease

[@mattdizzy5453]

That diablo blade is like an in-law at thanksgiving, just keeps on eating!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol!

[@zachsharp4624]

Damn right

[@johndowe7003]

if its free its for me;) i got enough to eat at home too :P

[@dalltex]

Thanks for making this video. I'm a frequent user of recips to cut metal and when the carbides came out I will never go back to bi-metal. PLEASE do a follow up using the Milwaukee Torch Carbide!! It is about the same cost as the Diablo carbide but I think it lasts a little longer and the blade doesn't have a tendency to bend when it gets bound up. I use so many less blades now.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation on Milwaukee Torch Carbide testing!

[@kandkmotorsports]

+1 on the "torch"

[@marshakrebs4348]

The torch is beast

[@ImTheJoker4u]

Ive been using the diablo in the shop, and i love it, ill have to check out the milwaukee. Thanks for the tip!!

[@haydenc2742]

Man that diablo carbide blade LOVES eating metal!

[@CaptHollister]

Given the comments regarding Lenox blades, can we expect a show down between Diablo and Lenox sometime in the future ?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! I'll do it if there's enough interest.

[@thegt101ish]

yes do it do it do it

[@athhud]

Throw Starret in there too!

[@lyedica]

Lenox offers a carbide tipped blade that will keep up with that Diablo.

[@johncholmes643]

No

[@42ayas]

I recently bought a pack of three for $29 of the Diablo carbide blades and I did a ton of cuts building a steel railing around a very large deck using over 1000 linear feet of a combination of inch and a half angle iron eighth of an inch thick and eighth of an inch thick inch and a half by inch and a half square tubing I did all the cuts with one blade with my sawzall and I killed the other two one by cutting into concrete actually did a pretty good job but it killed the blade and the other one by bending it by mistake so I just bought another pack a couple days ago and there are lotta metal cutting and I’m very impressed it practically illuminated my grinder for cutting small pieces Thanks for the video I love the channel keep up the good work

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank You

[@ThatElectronicsFool]

Aww man, I could've used this information about a week ago. Lol Seeing all the blades at the store and not having much experience with any of them made things a crap shoot. Thank you for this!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! I've bought the wrong brand several times myself.

[@ThisIsMyRealName]

The Workbench - same here! I went with the Ezarc blade to cut metal and the blade was okay for one cut then burnt and useless after that! Went through the entire pack in no time.... Won't be buying them again....

[@thejunkman]

You needed to include Lenox's offerings

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll test Lenox soon. Thank you

[@thejunkman]

@@ProjectFarm Make sure ypur testing the Lazer CT blade. Meaning it will be comparable to the Diablo in its design. Its too bad you can't compare large band saw blades in high stressed steels.

[@thejunkman]

@@ProjectFarm kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PIhYuOgdOMfrM

[@collinwhite7618]

I second the Lennox test

[@ericbarrell6622]

Agreed I use Lenox a lot an I use them in fire service for vehicle rescue would like to see it compared to Diablo blades

[@mrmidnight32]

You give me hope in youtube once again. Wish you would have tested the standard diablos as well to keep it fair for comparison and see how those held up against the rest of the standard blades.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@phbrinsden]

After this review I purchased the Diablo carbide as I had about 250 feet of fence to remove doing our preschool playground remodel. Before I would saw through the horizontal bars. This time I sawed through all the nails where horizontals join the posts. This blade easily sliced through all the nails and I had nice clean piles of fence panels. It was quick and easy. Excellent blade.

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive results! Thank you for the feedback

[@ansisrieksts7174]

Hello again from Oz downunder. Again your test is to the point, relevant and without lots of waffling on about irrelevant things. You do a great job testing things without bias or favour. Good job!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@BepBepStev]

I highly admire your dedication to keeping every test as controlled and untampered as possible. Love the videos man! Keep em coming!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@akesha4138]

I think that you display the best of the scientific testing principles. I am always very impressed in how clever you are in setting up the test and applying it equally to the various items being examined.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@joshmurphy4014]

I'm at the hardware store right now to get a new blade for my hacksaw, and I just searched KZbin to see if you've done hacksaw blades yet and I'm not finding anything. Hacksaw blades! I also requested budget welders last week. Great channel, I recommend you to everyone I know. Thanks for all the work you put into it.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Flip111000]

amazing work on the steel with the diablo, really impressive difference

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@theeyum]

When the Diablo was cutting through the steel, I'm pretty sure I saw a few sparks at 1:46 But incredible work on cutting the steel with that blade! Crazy big difference

[@SBFay01]

Another great test video!!! It's reassuring to see results that confirmed my suspicions. Really good to know which blades can do a decent job while saving some $s, but what a great confirmation that if you've got more money than time, Diablo blows the others away completely!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Diablo makes great blades!

[@kleetus92]

If you haven't seen or tried them, look for Lenox blades. Specifically 'the torch' for steel, and 'the axe' for wood. I can tell you from the fire service side of things that they are very good blades for cutting a car apart in times and places where hydraulic tools aren't practical. The axe works great for the Milwaukee Hackzall for trimming trees!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation. Thank you!

[@paulij3238]

‘The axe’ and ‘the torch’ are Milwaukee blades

[@kleetus92]

Are they? I'm gonna have to look at my box tonight because I was pretty sure they were made by Lenox. I could be wrong though...

[@ravenovatechnologies6554]

The torch is definitely a Milwaukee blade, and they seem pretty good. it's a fairly new marketing but I remember it specifically because it's so darn thick. Can't comment on"the axe" though. Honestly I've never used a sawzall blade I actually liked, but I never knew Diablo blades were so crazy. Def have to check them out.

[@AndrewBrowner]

the torch is definetly a milwuakee blade, theyre exceptionally good for a bimetal blade at cutting thick mild steel, can cut 1/4" plate basically as long as you want until you hit something and bend the blade i got about 20' of cutting out of one before i banged the blade head on into the sawhorse and it bent, still cuts but the bend makes the blade wonder like crazy carbide is superior obviously but it takes a much wider kerf so for long cuts on mild steel i prefer the torch blade. but for cutting bits off cars or bolts off a truck the carbide really shines

[@kinggc3674]

I have been subscribed for a few months and the way I draw viewers to your channel is by wanting to destroy fanboys of a certain brand. This is a really good video. Thanks for all the tests

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Everett-xe3eg]

MAN! What a tip! I needed that magnet bag tip for my mill. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@barneybotha2437]

To keep magnet clean, magnet should be outside the bag, not inside

[@TheWhoamaters]

I've learned a few things from this channel, and my own experiences. DeWalt and Milwaukee tend to be similar in tool performance, while DeWalt tends to do it cheaper. DeWalt disposable products are not worth it. Diablo is expensive but worth it. 3M is the only sandpaper worth buying. And Mikita tends to be pricey and not the best performing, but they are the most honest about their claims.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@firewoodtime2]

I've learned lots of lying in promoting many products.

[@alexanderraykhert1019]

Now do chainsaw bars and chains! That would be a cool comparison to see!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea!

[@Cammi_Rosalie]

I second this idea: Perhaps an electric chainsaw or a well-tuned gas saw, equally warmed up before each test (To keep rpm's and tests consistent) with a similar set-up as the recip-saw test. Stihl, Husqvarna, Poulan, McColloch and others.

[@herbwag6456]

I'd like to see a chainsaw bar & chain test too. Also homebrew rust preventative test.

[@ericvickery6357]

there is really only three different types of chains to choose from but unless you have a 60 cc or bigger you really cant run the semi skip or skip tooth chains. they need a lot of power and are quite dangerous for a average joe. full comp(regular chain), semi skip, and skip tooth

[@sunnydays4966]

I know from my experience hit dirt you done. A sharp blade kick add on chainsaw. Eric I think you backwards the poulan comes with a double skip blade. Have to by a skip

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Best most informative channel on You Tube. You save people money aggravation and time Todd. You're the MAN.BRAVO.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@KurtElliott]

If your saw motor goes out you can just attach the saw blade to Stormy Daniels head! The best circular saw blade I ever tried was a Piranha, they will even cut through floor nails!!! I really like how you do the test to see everything gets a even chance!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thanks for the recommendation on the Piranha blade.

[@MothershipVideos]

That's brilliant stuff with the magnet. Thanks very much for the tip.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@michaelblacktree]

That Diablo blade stole the show!

[@ProjectFarm]

I agree. I was blown away by it.

[@johnpossum556]

It's in a class of its own because its not one piece. It's a steel blade with tungsten carbide brazed onto it. Just like woodworking blades are made except its got the geometry for cutting metal. You can get nail cutting circular blades made like that, too. Usually called remodeling blades.

[@karmicselling4252]

Thank you for the great video. I've tried various brands. Always come back to Diablo. Here in Australia they are expensive (eg. In 2023, one Diablo Steel Demon AMPED 9" blade is $36AUD - about $23USD) but they offer the best value for money if you are doing a lot of cutting. The AMPED blades work best with cutting oil. They cut through steel a lot more quickly and the blades last a lot longer than other brands. We also use Diablo pruning blades to keep the garden in check. Nothing else comes close. Cheers from the Land Down Under.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@coach7636]

Definitely need to test the Torch blades by Milwaukee. They’ve been my favorite and I’d like to see how they hold up against your test.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great recommendation! In episode 4 of the latest video series, we'll see if the Milwaukee can "Torch" the Diablo and Lenox. Thanks again!

[@midnightdesign6248]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Milwaukee torch is my go to

[@Patrick-857]

I swear by Milwaukee Axe blades. Better than anything including Diablo for wood with nails work in my experience, and one of the most reasonable prices. Diablo is just too expensive to make sense.

[@Yophillips3272]

I had a whole pack of Milwaukee torch blades I couldn't even cut through an exhaust pipe with one. Maybe I got a bad batch, diablo blade worked. 🤷‍♂️

[@coach7636]

@@Yophillips3272 wow I’m surprised. They’ve cut through everything I’ve tried including much heavier steel than that

[@blazeandcyrus]

another great video man, I love the ingenuity that you put into the testing jigs you create! I'm glad Milwaukee did well, those have been my blades for a long time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@jefrey5578]

The diablo blades I get from amazon are only a bit over 2 bucks per blade. They sell them in a 25 pack for 63 bucks.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great price!

[@jefrey5578]

Only really good if you use you sawzall all the time, like me. Someone who uses theirs once in a blu moon, they would do better with one of the others.

[@BumDog2112]

Jef Rey is that price for Carbide or bi-metal?

[@randymurray934]

I would assume those are the Bi-metal.. Ive never seen that kind of price any where.. It cost allot to do the processing on those blades.. they would lose money at 2 bucks a blade.

[@jefrey5578]

@Randy Murray I apologize, you are absolutely correct, the ones I use are the bi metal but work fantastically. The cheapest price I could find for the varbide vesion is 8 bucks a piece for a 5 pack.

[@chethammer]

Watched this video in the Home Depot parking lot (not the first time) before I went in to buy blades. My sway bar end links were frozen on my truck and no wrench would even turn them. So, plan B, Sawzall. I had the Harbor Freight blades and went through 2 of them without hardly making a dent and they became toothless. DIABLO blade took maybe 30 seconds. I am buying the best blades from now on. Cheap isn't worth the headache.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@mikecollins8241]

I think a slower rate of blade speed would work better and allow the teeth a chance to cool some... on the second test (spring steel) you can see sparks flying, those are the teeth coming off!

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes, you are absolutely right.

[@SHSPVR]

Not really with out any lubrication as for sparks flying there has to with diff levels of steel carbon content also carbide can take way higher machining temperature

[@cahman8]

Most of those Sparks were actually the material being removed. If your seeing Sparks with hss or Cobalt then no your tool won't last long. Carbide doesn't care so much and can handle a lot more heat.

[@backyardfabricators3423]

I agree I am a steel worker and I use a variable speed reciprocating saw at about 3 and even though the blade moves slower it cut a bigger chip

[@hunterwatson9617]

Amazing video I love all your engine tests

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@chesmxnd]

Thank you so much for making this video!! I’ve always wondered which blade what is the best. I just never thought to request it😂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@nickopedia5669]

I bought the $13 diablo blade a little over a year ago after watching your video while standing in the isle of my Home Depot, and I still have that first one over a year later. And I've cut a LOT of steel with it, even 1/4" plate and 1" thick round rods, using just a bit of grease as a lubricant to make it last. The thing is a beast. I also use it for everything else like wood etc. too

[@ProjectFarm]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@bigastudios123]

I would love to see a comparison of razor blades for utility knives.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@BuffaloNickel9]

So this is where you got the idea for that video eh huh PF?

[@yes____]

funniest think is that my town has none of theese companies

[@ProjectFarm]

I bought all but the Harbor Freight online.

[@kraigcochran9995]

Another very useful comparison video! Thanks for all your work doing these! I still won't buy a used LAWNMOWER from you though!😀😀

[@ProjectFarm]

lol. Thank you!

[@Isjix4410]

I'd buy one from him just from the mere fact that it is still going and held together, even through all of the abuse! lol, on the other hand, i'm still looking for that video on adding material to the combustion chamber to increase compression

[@virginia7125]

I have a Husqvarna that slips going up a hill. I'll sell you that one. Ariens is a brand of push mowers that pulls real good on hills. Hondas all-wheel drive is not bad either, but they're only 21" cut.

[@mountainmanmike8383]

I was tearing up decking and i was using Lenox metal hacksaw tooth sawsall blades to cut the screws and i went through about 4 for about 6 boards. I watched this video and went and bought the Diablo and they are $24 now. But i bit the bullet and bought 6 and I’ve only used one for a 24x16 deck. It’s a dream to have in the tool box now. Well worth the investment.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@winzelthemage3996]

We call them sawsalls down here in Tennessee what state are you guys In?

[@bwt3278]

North Dakota, same here

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you. Missouri. They're called both here. I included "sawzall" in the thumbnail.

[@B-Lake1017]

Same way down here in GA

[@russellborrego1689]

I'm in PA, I use both terms... But sometimes people look at me like I have two heads when I say "sawzall".

[@nashguy207]

What part of Tennessee you in I'M in Nashville

[@ThePwaifya]

Can you do a roundup on your favorite/best in class products that you've tested?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea! Thank you

[@Sean_Farmer]

This was a great test. Truth be told, I knew which one would win before you even got started. I've used those Diablo blades cutting through steel that I wouldn't have even dreamed about cutting through with a normal blade. I have two of them in different lengths and both are still going strong. Like you noted, the reason that blade stopped cutting on the last test was a heat issue. I cut 4 pieces of cast iron that were around 2 inches thick followed by a 1/2 inch steel plate. Both times I used a cutting lubricant which does a great job of cooling. I also moved the blade as I was cutting so that it didn't sit in the same spot on the blade for too long. The result is the teeth look almost like new. I used the other blade to cut angle iron that was around 1/8 inch thick and 2 inches wide. I used no cutting lubricant but still moved the blade slightly as I was cutting. After about 20 pieces cut there were no visible signs of wear. Just for the heck of it, I used a DeWalt blade I had on some of those pieces and it was wiped out after only a few cuts. Bottom Line: Diablo has made a believer out of me.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@ashishpatel350]

We should send this guy politicians for "testing". 🤣 Would solve alot of the world's problems.

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@davidmoran4471]

Thing is he would need to decontaminate, Hazmat, after associating with them.

[@PierreaSweedieCat]

I still 2nd the motion!

[@jfortier777]

There is a minor error in your testing. While the harbor freight Warrior would be the easiest pick for worst blade; you used a 14tpi version instead of an 18tpi like the other blades you tested. A 14tpi blade is significantly disadvantaged versus an 18tpi on hard metals. 18tpi would be described by most trades as the bare minimum used, in practice, for general purpose metal cuts. A 14tpi would likely outperform something softer like aluminum or sheet metal. That might make a good video on its own: "Practical application of assorted tpi blades for various material types". Thanks for all the great videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. Thank you

[@shonaoneill5151]

That's a great point....well spotted 😃

[@CouragesPusykat]

Does Lucas stop leak stop a crankcase leak? Which rust inhibitng paint is the best?

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video ideas!

[@johnphillip1711]

@@ProjectFarm If you can get Forte Seal Conditioner, I'd be interested to see how that rates. I found it stopped the gearbox seals in my old corolla from leaking.

[@Dr.Westside]

As a professional carpenter I will vouch for all Diablo blades . I've been using them on site as long as I can remember and I've been doing carpentry for about 25 years . 24 tooth 7.25 inch framing blade to 12 inch 90 tooth double bevel sliding mitre all my blades are Diablo . I love their new carbide tipped reciprocating blades . The demo blade is a monster . Expensive yes worth it yes .

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@whosnext2005]

Project farm so you have a test for the oscilating tool blades? I cant find one and I'd like to know what oscilating or multi-tool blades are the best.

[@The68Fox]

“There’s nothing warrior about it!” 💀💀💀💀💀

[@ProjectFarm]

lol

[@oldesalt10310]

Absolutely true...my dad bought a few sleeves....they're dreadful...bent out cutting metal and wood with furniture

[@MichaelMacGyver]

Great video as always, it would be good to see an addendum video testing the Milwaukee Torch blades as I've heard really good things about them.

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll do it. Thank you!

[@Mudog715]

Likewise Bosch has a RSM9X2 "Heavy Metal" blade as well I've had good success with.

[@erichandyauto]

I'm a pro handyman and I've learned to always use Diablo blades on all of my cutting tools. Thanks for sharing proof of Diablo's superiority.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@WaylanEE]

Did you get FLIR on any of this? That would be interesting.

[@heavenlyeji2176]

Wut is f

[@WaylanEE]

@@heavenlyeji2176 If I understand the question it's Forward Looking InfraRed. The camera that shows how hot and where with the rainbow colors.

[@ThielTube]

HAHA how funny i just used my Diablo Carbide blade today to cut out tons of old galvanized pipe in a basement. Diablo it the way to go with ALL blades. they last the longest in every category

[@ProjectFarm]

Perfect timing! Glad the Diablo experience matched the test results.

[@erin-james5264]

Im going with the diablo for my next blade.

[@jacksmith3097]

Their sandpaper is awesome too. Diablo cost more but way, way, way, outlasts all of the rest but use cutting oil on steel cuts. It will definitely help in cutting and lengthen the life of your blade a lot.

[@williamsquires3070]

Well, folks, if you want a gadget to slowly rotate your Gold’s Gym workout weights, then this is the video for you. 😁 This will help you get a nice, even coating of primer on it, and the vibrations will help prevent air bubbles from ruining the paint job - because no one wants their paint job ruined by unsightly air bubbles in the finish! 😆

[@ProjectFarm]

lol! funny!

[@scottcap2307]

what a toolbag

[@DynaLowrider]

I've used all these blades and I'm not surprised by the results. But the magnet and baggie trick....now THAT'S some excellent wizardry!! I seriously cannot believe I've never thought of that despite cleaning off swarf from magnets in the shop countless times over the years!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@priestleyharker4046]

Crank case with oil and graphite please!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea!

[@ScottandTera]

lenox , hands down

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you

[@AC-qn4qv]

I use Lenox brand too, good blades

[@cousinles80]

Me too

[@ScottandTera]

I did commercial plumbing for 15 years and i have run the gambit on blades and lenox is the best but cost would make anybody steer towards maybe dewalt

[@o1mtbiker]

Lenox for sure. But I have a mix of blades, Lenox irwan, and some harbor freight lol

[@jonstone595]

How the hell do you not test Lenox blades?

[@ProjectFarm]

Sorry about that. I wish I would have tested Lenox. I'll test their diamond cutting wheel really soon.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Or Milwaukee Torch with Carbide teeth.

[@waltermitchell1308]

I cut a lot of metal pipe and 55 gallon metal barrels, the Diablo blades work the best for me. I have tried every brand that you tried in this test and then some more that wasn't the Diablo beats all of them!! Thanks for putting on a video like this!!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@eljaibas16]

put the metal shavings on a running engine

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea!

[@ashqelon7267]

I can just hear it now .....How long will a lawn mower engine run on New type of oil mineralizer addative? "Lets get started by reading the ingredients".

[@eljaibas16]

haha lol

[@Des420]

And the winner is: Us... The viewers. Thanks Project Farm.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@Shorty_Lickens]

I think at some point you need to be honest with yourself about the job and maybe use a more appropriate tool, like a grinding wheel.

[@TheLastMuffin007]

If there's nothing preventing a reciprocating saw with a good blade from fitting into a workspace, it will always cut metal faster, cleaner, and with less heat. Abrasive discs are slower, more dangerous, and create a ton of heat.

[@Shorty_Lickens]

@@TheLastMuffin007 its been two years and I dont even remember the mindset I was in when I made that point. So I cant really debate it now.

[@spinachchin3452]

So glad. I bought a diablo today to cut through the bolts on my controls arms on my vehicle. I havent used it yet and watching this video got my hyped for tomorrow. Thanks for the video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you! Diablo is amazing!

[@abrunosON]

So, a month passed. How did it go?

[@spinachchin3452]

@@abrunosON I was actually still sceptical about how fast it was gonna cut through. Used an old porter cable sawzall and it went through like a hot knife through butter!!! Took me about 40 minutes or so to make the 8 cuts I needed. The bolts were 12.9 hardness.

[@D_Spear]

So you get what you pay for.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point!

[@donalexey]

The speed was way too high for cutting metal. You just melted the teeth.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the feedback

[@chuckmushman3806]

I was working in the shop with my new Milwaukee Fuel sawzall cutting exhaust and I was eating through blades, so I thought of "Project Farm" and was going to give you a suggestion on reviewing saw blades but to my luck you already did. Thanks! The one Milwaukee blade I did have did do the best so it does back up your findings. You do provide a very useful service. thanks you.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@mikerama4724]

Excellent video, thanks. Diablo has been my 10” saw blade for years, haven’t tried diablo on my sawzall because of the horrible conditions in which I put my sawzall blades through. After watching your video I will rethink my blade choices.

[@ProjectFarm]

The Diablo carbide tip blade is amazing as long as the steel thickness is 3/16 or thicker. Otherwise, the teeth won't stay intact. More sawzall testing videos forthcoming!

[@Duhzmin]

I bought my gen3 Milwaukee 1/4" impact driver because of your video. Thank you! I will take your results here as gospel for my next blade purchase. Thanks for helping us save money by helping us avoid buying inferior products

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@newt2010]

The Diablo blade is badass. I had a butch of steel to cut in a tear down, and I opted to buy this blade. I was very impressed, and that is my go to blade now. That was all before I saw this test, so I can completely relate. Great test, as always. Cheers

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@barefootalien]

Holy crap! My jaw literally dropped and I said "WHAT!??" when the time lapse of the diablo showed it just sinking through that mower blade like butter. Always amazed at the differences between things you'd think are so standardized as to be commoditized.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@howardlovecraft750]

You've got the best comparison videos on KZbin. Videos where people can actually learn something.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@victoryfirst2878]

So nice to see a real world test for jig saw blades. I have been using the carbide blades for the past few years and just love them. The cost is a factor but the number of cuts just plain out weight this part of the equation. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work and good luck too !!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@jbm135]

A couple of years ago I demolished a jetski lift made of heavy aluminum tubing. This was done with a reciprocating saw. Because of aluminum's relatively low melting point, the blades hung up or just stopped cutting. I tried several different kinds of blades. None worked for more than a few minutes. Needless to say, it was a long job. I would love to see a video on which blades are best to cut aluminum as I have another similar project on the horizon soon.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@hoosiered471]

Once again, your awesome channel saved my bacon!!! I was working on a project and needed a sawzall, and I totally forgot my wife's uncle had given me his sometime ago. I dig it out and realize it had no usable blades inside the case. Then I remember you did a video on sawzall blades. I find the video, watch it, and determine which blades I will purchase this weekend. Your videos are some of the most useful videos throughout all of KZbin!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@TalbotBrooks]

Need some help with reciprocating saw blades: Which will do the best job cutting the roof support pillars (A-, B-, and C-posts) for contemporary vehicles like Teslas and Volvos. The latter have specially formulated boronated steel. We use the 18V Milwaukee Super Sawzall. The ideal blade will cut 6-posts quickly for a total removal of the roof. We prefer not to have to change blades mid-way through, but if any one blade does a couple of posts that much more quickly, we'd like to know about it.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@grene1955]

I have to say I get a huge kick out of your test apparatus! You make some very simple but effective rigs... "very impressive!"

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Mirraluka]

You always come up with great ideas like the Magnet for the steel shavings your shows are always great and KNOWLEDGABLE.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@zacariahbingham8021]

thank you for this vid!! i took your advice and got those diablo blades and they cut threw grade 10 bolts like butter, you saved me so much

[@ProjectFarm]

Fantastic!

[@leoonfire95]

I've had warrior blades shred all the teeth after cutting one exhaust pipe (about 20 gauge wall). I could'nt believe it actually made it through the mild steel! Very wimpy, i always opt for milwaukee blades because they seem to hold up good. Definitely going to get me a diablo next time i have a big project involving lots of cuts that require a sawzall. Awesome video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@pcicchin]

When I was working for a fencer, we were using Milwaukee bimetal blades to cut guardrail (has a LOT of internal tension) for making cattle corrals. We we averaging about 1 blade per cut (all the way through the guardrail at 90°). We switched to the Diablos and were getting 4-5 cuts per blade, plus the Diablos did a better, faster job. Even if we'd only gotten 3-4 cuts per blade, they'd have been worth it in terms of efficiency and safety.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great Idea!