Best Metal Cutting Blade? “Dry Cut” vs “Abrasive” vs “Diamond' Blade. Diablo, DeWalt, Makita

10 Blades: Dry Cut vs Abrasive vs Diamond Chop Saw Blades, DeWalt, Makita, Oshlun, Evolution, Lenox Diamond, Diablo, Irwin, WEN, and SATC. Blades tested for performance and durability cutting through mild, medium, and very hard steel. I purchased all of the blades and the Evolution chop saw to ensure unbiased reviews. Thanks for supporting the channel!

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[ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!

[randywl]

Re-cutting the angle iron after each of the harder metals to show how much damage the blades had sustained, was pure genius. I also like that you show the particulit count during cutting. 👍

[theprairietinkerer]

Awesome video, and hearing Todd say, "Made in Canada" totally made my day.

Working in a shop that does lots of fabrication, we use both dry cut and abrasive cutting wheels. Here are some observations we have made in their use.

•Abrasive wheels are best for really thin materials, steel studs for example. Also for any cuts that you may want to make 'free hand'.

•We've found that the dry cut blades cut best when they are only trying to take little 'bites' at a time. Lets take a piece of 2"x1/4" flat bar for example. The dry cut blade will cut quicker, cleaner, and cooler if the flat bar is vertical and taking little bites from the piece instead of it laying horizontal and trying to shave large amounts of material away. This is why when trying to cut the round pipe, some of the blades started cutting slow, then got quick through the middle, then slowed again at the bottom.

•Along with the above observation putting the metal that is being cut at the center line of the blade, even slightly forward (to the front of the machine) helps with cutting. It can also help with safety. When the blade is cutting on a upstroke, we have seen the blade grab the work-piece and try to pull it out of the clamp. We always now set the work-piece so the blade cuts at 90° or slightly downward to the work-piece.

•We have also found that cutting small pieces can cause blade damage. The small piece that is cut off can get caught up by the blade and thrown into the blade shield were it can bounce around and break the teeth of the blade. This is a common issue we have found.

Keep up the great work, and keep safe.

[noahleek]

You sir can be considered a hero, Atleast in my book. I can’t imagine how many hundreds of thousands of dollars you’ve saved your viewers. Thank you for everything you do!

[SHADOWjoe]

You are the best, most thorough, no BS, objective independent testing channel ever. I appreciate your dedication and detail. Keep up the good work. You help us all work more efficiently and save us time, heartache, and money.

[mandc]

What I love the most about your videos is, you get straight to the point and dont try to fluff the length of the video, this is the quality content I appreciate.

[threedaysgrace]

“Let’s go ahead a skip the SATC since it doesn’t appear to be designed for cutting metal.” The most subtle and solid roast I’ve heard in a while.
Great vid

[pinpetos]

I've used these quite often, and most blades like more pressure than what you've given.

The upper range blades are very impressive though even under lighter load!

Thanks for the testing; you're the tradesman's hero. ❤️

[echadmiyodea]

Two things you may also consider. When I'm cutting metal i'm not concerned about how many seconds it takes to cut, and I always assume I'll have to deburr or dress the cut edges of the metal. What I'm concerned about most is if the cutting wheel will become damaged and how long a wheel will last over time.

[drd]

I recently bought an Evolution saw like yours and it transformed my hobbying life overnight. Therefore, I was especially interested in how the Evolution blade held up against the others. Thank you very much for providing useful, real-world data that I can use when my current blade loses it's efficiency. As others have commented below, the revisiting of the angle-iron cut for time comparisons was a brilliant idea!

[DroidKill]

I like the new additions to the video: showing where on the graph your recommended blades stand, as well as suggesting other tools to use instead of the blades. I also like the data on the sound and particles. You can never have too much data!

[sshuggi]

I think the abrasive wheels have their own saws that run at higher RPMs, so it makes sense they performed poorly.

[jimaspinii]

Just rewatched…still such an impressive video. Your work is superior to some “professional” evaluation videos! SO we’ll done. Thanks for ALL the time, energy and great videography!

[mylanmiller]

You did it again ! Just when I was about to pull the trigger on a cut off blade you do the test and make my decision easy. "Keep up the good work."

[Lucas_sGarage]

I'm the only one who doesn't use or need these tools but still watches the videos?
Happy Easter everyone

[logotrikes]

These comparisons are vital when someone needs good equipment and there is a bewildering variety from which to choose. Well done dude...

[drizitgaming]

Been running a Diablo blade in my Milwaukee dry cut saw for years now. I don't do that much fabrication but just about everything I do is on 1/4" thick or more mild steel. So far there's no visible damage to any teeth and it still cuts fast and cold, after dozens of cuts. I have a Dewalt blade as a backup but so far it just sits in the package collecting dust. Blade longevity seems to be all about good fixturing and smooth firm pressure on the saw. Any bouncing will coat teeth, but once you understand that the blades seem to last a very long time.

[RealMrNails]

You should have given the Oshlun more love! For a "mid" to higher price range, it was one of the most impressive blades to me. LOVE the new grouping format to show why you made your choices though!

[mudbugminitrucks]

I've tried several brands for cutting mild steel in my shop. I decided to stick with the Diablo brand. The price is reasonable and last for about 3 months with much daily use. I buy many things using your recommendations. Looking forward to the engine hone video. Great work.. thank you

[jaydupuis]

Thank you for another awesome video! Who else would ever think of measuring the particulates in the air!? That's why you're the best Todd! Keep up the great work!