redmed Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm waiting for some Diablo Pruning Reciprocating Saw Blades I ordered to prune trees and use in place of my chainsaw when I only need to make one or two cuts, instead of starting the chainsaw. From what I have found these Diablo blades http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-9-in-x-5-Teeth-per-in-Fleam-Ground-Pruning-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-5-Pack-DS0905FG5/203464786?keyword=203464786that seem to fit my purpose. This will be my first use of a Reciprocating Saw so I was wondering if anybody have used these blades or had found some other blades to cut green wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I bought some cheap ones on Amazon a few years ago, no name brand but they work pretty good. They might be Milwaukee...JimboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkEdit:I paid less than that but they work pretty good, I'm sure them diablos will eat green wood for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've trimmed a branch or two with the sawzall and a bi-metal blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I use my Porter Cable Tigersaw specifically for pruning tasks,It actually works fairly awesome. One day when I get my fuel sawzall I want I could probably blast through larger tree branches and use 12" blades better. I think my pruning blades are made by Lenox and also some Bosch ones. Even thou I have a fair amount of Diablo blades I dont think i have one of their pruning blades yet,they just arent priced right for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I use the Diablo Pruning blades in a M18 hackzall for pruning 2"-4" branches. I actually had to do some that were probably 8" on a branch that fell off of a tree. It's definitely slower than a chainsaw, but it gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I dont find the pruning blades much faster and theyre probably slower for large branches because they dont clear chips in one direction. Anything really will work for branches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmed Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I dont find the pruning blades much faster and theyre probably slower for large branches because they dont clear chips in one direction. Anything really will work for branches.Slower than "nail & wood" demo saws?I picked these pruning saws figuring that they would have a more aggressive cut. The blades got delivered tonight and I won't have time to try them out for the next two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Nice buy, let us know how they work. I have thought about getting some before but just use whatever wood blade I have. Usually it's a millwakee or Diablo blade. For small branches I love my fuel sawzaw. Its slower then a chainsaw but usually easier. No time spent getting out starting an putting away chainsaw. It's also a lot easier to handle an probably safer then a chainsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Slower than "nail & wood" demo saws?I picked these pruning saws figuring that they would have a more aggressive cut. The blades got delivered tonight and I won't have time to try them out for the next two days. I think it depends a lot on the application. I once cut down a tree large enough I was basically doing a plunge cut. One big benefit of the pruning blades is with the negative rake and cutting in both directions you can cut with the shoe off the branch and not too much vibration. Other blades can through you around. Best thing I've found for large branches (or any large wood really) is something with a very low tooth count. I actually found some carbide ones with something like 2tpi but I don't know the brand and any markings have long since worn off literally dragging them through the mud. Best thing I've ever found for cutting roots and second only to a chainsaw on thick wood above ground. If I every see them again I'd stock up on a dozen in an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99_XC600 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 Another great reason is that this a great alternative to using a bow saw to cut down your Christmas tree. This is what I'll be doing this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmiller383 Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I bought a pack of the diablo pruning blades a few years ago, they have worked really well for keeping a willow tree at bay. The blades last a really long time too, I just spray them down with wd-40 after to clean off any sap from the branches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have some Bosch recip blades I haven't had a problem with them, they work pretty good. As for jig saw blades I only really use the Bosc blades, if I could fine Diablo I'd buy them but I don't think they make them.JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmed Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Took my new M18 Fuel Sawzall and Diablo pruning blade for a test run in my woods. Yeah baby! Just as I had hoped. Ended up cutting about 1/4 face cord before it got dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamianD Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 those diablo blades look promising. Ive cut a few branches with Milwaukee's "the axe" sawzall blades and they hold up pretty well. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-9-in-5-8-TPI-Sawzall-The-Ax-Reciprocating-Saw-Blades-5-Pack-48-00-5026/100019437 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Handyman Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I bought these Skil pruning blades off of Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/94100-05-Pruning-Reciprocating-Blades-5-Pack/dp/B000BMBPGU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450764330&sr=8-1&keywords=skil+pruning+blade I cut through many 2"-4" branches and two ~6-7" branches with one blade in my Bosch 12v reciprocating saw. Went through two of the 2ah batteries that day. I couldn't have asked for anything better. These worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 They look like a mean cutting blade. I could use some. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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