olletsocmit Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thought I'd start a circular saw blade thread since we all use them everyday. What kind of blades do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olletsocmit Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 This is my current saw... I have the following blades: Milwaukee stock blade, 24 tooth Diablo Blade, & 40 tooth Dewalt blade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I've mainly used Diablo blades. Mainly because I go to home depot to get blades and that's what they have. I'm getting ready to grab a CMT blade just to try. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildroamer Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I got a killer deal awhile back on Diablo blades, tooth count escapese at the moment. I just picked up a Dewalt framing blade, 24 teeth? Going to use it on pt 2x10's for deck frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 just to touch base with this thread here is a guide that may help people picking the right blade ... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Diablo aren't bad but not like these. Awesome blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 isent that how the saying goes always bet on black not red lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Diablo aren't bad but not like these. Awesome blades.Where can you buy these?JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Amazon Armana tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I get them from amazon. Armana tool is the brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 The best blade you can buy is Forrest, and this is not for debate, there's an entire industry that backs them up. But I use Diablo because I don't do a lot of precision high level cuts with fine carpentry so the value just isn't there to use top of the line blades. I've used a whole bunch of different kinds of blades and I get the best results with Diablo, the best wear with Diablo, and the value is fantastic considering the quality of carbide they use and how stable they are with their thin kerf line, which makes me more productive by decreasing resistance and cutting much faster. They also stay clean far longer than other steel and coatings I've used. There's better out there, but value often times wins out over quality when the differences are so marginal. If you have deep pockets, buy a set of Forrest and never look back, if not, I'd recommend Diablo. The Mamba blades are one that I have not tried, and judging from the lack of reviews online, I'd say they have a long way to go to gain a following to prove longevity and reliability. Might be the best blades ever not saying they're not, but I'll wait for more information. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 2 hours ago, comp56 said: just to touch base with this thread here is a guide that may help people picking the right blade ... I knew this was around here somewhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I had a yo-yo called the black mamba, lots of fun when I was a kid, automatic clutch too, wore out a dozen strings I used it so much, then the plastic cracked and the clutch stopped working 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77Ford Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Tool Shop......free at Menards [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji51]@ToughToolReviews on Instragram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 32 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: The best blade you can buy is Forrest, and this is not for debate, there's an entire industry that backs them up. But I use Diablo because I don't do a lot of precision high level cuts with fine carpentry so the value just isn't there to use top of the line blades. I've used a whole bunch of different kinds of blades and I get the best results with Diablo, the best wear with Diablo, and the value is fantastic considering the quality of carbide they use and how stable they are with their thin kerf line, which makes me more productive by decreasing resistance and cutting much faster. They also stay clean far longer than other steel and coatings I've used. There's better out there, but value often times wins out over quality when the differences are so marginal. If you have deep pockets, buy a set of Forrest and never look back, if not, I'd recommend Diablo. The Mamba blades are one that I have not tried, and judging from the lack of reviews online, I'd say they have a long way to go to gain a following to prove longevity and reliability. Might be the best blades ever not saying they're not, but I'll wait for more information. Wont doubt you because of only one thing you said Forrest blades. They are a very good blade. But I like the Armana. different strokes for different folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesignedFailure Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 try one they are bit cheaper than the Forrest but a bit more than Diablo. To me I like a good blade on my saws. Makes my life easier and what ever is easier makes me more money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'm like you occasionally looking at other brand blades in hope something better will show up, but it almost never does and I haven't found a circular saw blade that will compete with diablo. Particularly if you run into unexpected* stuff in a cut the Diablo blades are the best especially for the price, and by a large margin if you buy a bunch on sale. *Who am I kidding we all say screw it and cut regardless of what's there by the end of the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 The best blade you can buy is Forrest, and this is not for debate, there's an entire industry that backs them up. But I use Diablo because I don't do a lot of precision high level cuts with fine carpentry so the value just isn't there to use top of the line blades. I've used a whole bunch of different kinds of blades and I get the best results with Diablo, the best wear with Diablo, and the value is fantastic considering the quality of carbide they use and how stable they are with their thin kerf line, which makes me more productive by decreasing resistance and cutting much faster. They also stay clean far longer than other steel and coatings I've used. There's better out there, but value often times wins out over quality when the differences are so marginal. If you have deep pockets, buy a set of Forrest and never look back, if not, I'd recommend Diablo. The Mamba blades are one that I have not tried, and judging from the lack of reviews online, I'd say they have a long way to go to gain a following to prove longevity and reliability. Might be the best blades ever not saying they're not, but I'll wait for more information. Freud blades are up there with Forrest, the diablos are more their contractor grade but they have Freud ones that give the Forrest a run for their moneySent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigh9916 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I like frued for the money they are great and last Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 13 hours ago, 77Ford said: Forrest in the table saw in the shop, whatever I come across for my circular saw lol and the stock blades in the miter saws yet ha, probably should look at other options.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 11 hours ago, JimboS1ice said: Freud blades are up there with Forrest, the diablos are more their contractor grade but they have Freud ones that give the Forrest a run for their money Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I'm a contractor so Diablo it is, lol. Honestly I have never seen a direct comparison between the two, but the reviews for both a great for a reason. Again...the marginal differences vs quality comparison. If I strike a hidden faster with a Diablo I shed a tear, and keep going. If I hit one with a Forest or high end Freud full kerf I'll cry a river. Economies of scale is hard to argue among the elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'm a contractor so Diablo it is, lol. Honestly I have never seen a direct comparison between the two, but the reviews for both a great for a reason. Again...the marginal differences vs quality comparison. If I strike a hidden faster with a Diablo I shed a tear, and keep going. If I hit one with a Forest or high end Freud full kerf I'll cry a river. Economies of scale is hard to argue among the elite. Went to a rocker grand opening and they had both blades there and the nice thing about the frued was the coating on it, carbide was both large for resharpening, maybe a little more on the FreudSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, JimboS1ice said: Went to a rocker grand opening and they had both blades there and the nice thing about the frued was the coating on it, carbide was both large for resharpening, maybe a little more on the Freud Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Is it a different kind of teflon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Is it a different kind of teflon? It's whatever that cerma yada stuff they use in Diablo, they are still red just only carry the Freud nameJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Okay, just wondering what made them better or worth the higher investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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