Beginner Woodworker Tips on Buying the Right Saw Blades
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Күн бұрынWhat is the best saw blade for a table saw? Best saw blade for miter saw? Best saw blade for hardwood? This is the beginner woodworker's guide to saw blades for both table saws and miter saws. A beginner needs to know what to look for when buying a new saw blade. This video shows you how to choose the right blade. Amazon and other affiliate links are used in this description to help support this channel.
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Saw Blade Terminology
1:34 How to Choose Tooth Count on a Blade
2:42 How to Change a Table Saw Blade
3:25 ATB vs FTG Saw Blades
5:12 Different Brands of Saw Blades
6:31 How to Choose a Miter Saw Blade
6:51 How o Change a Miter Saw Blade
7:34 What Saw Blade for Plywood
7:53 Arbor Size on Saws
8:25 How to Clean a Saw Blade
9:19 Outtakes
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
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@patrickkerfoot1989 2 жыл бұрын
I use Diablo on my miter and table saw. In took two finger tips straight and clean, surgeon was impressed. 😂
@csemeniu 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 57, been in the shop A LOT and I still learned something in this video. Thanks man, keep it up!
@allanhearl2328 2 жыл бұрын
To clean your blades get a 5 gallon bucket cover. A 10 inch blade fits perfectly, spray on blade cleaner and scrub with a old toothbrush. I use Trend Tool Cleaner.
@DriedMoss 5 ай бұрын
I was about to cut finished plywood with my handsaw and rip cut tool using a 24 tooth blade…the user manual recommended a 40 tooth or higher, didn’t know why…yup, glad I watched this video first. Thanks for the help.
@blayne2029 Жыл бұрын
I really like your simple and helpful approach to new workers and woodworking. Thank you!
@benjamincurtis6711 2 жыл бұрын
One more thing to mention that was not covered here regarding the kerf/blade thickness, is that a balanced saw with a thicker blade will cut better and more precise with less chance of kickback. The thinner blades often wobble slightly back and forth giving you imperfect cuts and chance to throw the wood out such as a contractor saw or midrange saw on a stand if the saw is not perfectly level. The Forrest WWII blade will last you 10 years if you take care of it and get it sharpened as seen at the end of the video. Will have to try a CMT blade. Nice vid.
@notasheep199 2 жыл бұрын
I have the Forrest for crosscut and got a CMT 24t for ripping. The CMT was a game changer for me on ripping, since it has eliminated the burning i was getting with the Forrest blade. The time I spend changing the blade is far less than the time i spent sanding the burned areas. Love the videos Matt
@Sharkey94123 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, okay! I'll replace my original saw blade that came with the table when I bought it (2 years ago)! Thanks so much for the tip, Matt! At least that will save me from having to clean it. Love your channel - been watching for several months now. This video has a lot of useful information. I've seen other people say to use nylon or brass to clean blades, never steel.
@guybowers9094 2 жыл бұрын
I have used the Diablo blades for many years and they work great but I bought a Forrest brand blade for my table see a few years back and it's a really nice blade. Having said that. I have been using the CMT router bits for some time as well and they are great bits so I plan on trying their saw blades for my next purchase, especially after seeing how much you like them too.
@krisgray4025 2 жыл бұрын
I switched to CMT blades a few months back and haven't looked back. I still have a bunch of spyders and diablos but find myself using the CMT more so. They are great quality from the full kerf to the thin kerf. They also look good with that chrome finish!
@poppopsworkshop 2 жыл бұрын
Love my Diablo blades. I do have a CMT blade on my circular saw and am impressed with the cuts from it. Need to upgrade my table saw blade so I might go with a CMT on it.
@brentfowler2317 2 жыл бұрын
I've got that same DeWalt tablesaw that you showed the image of. And I love that saw. I've never found it to be under powered at all. Also the 32 tooth blade, I got that same blade with my tablesaw along with 2 other blades. I use the 24 blade tooth for carpentry type work. I use the 32 tooth blade(you had in your hand) for crosscuts. And the 60 tooth blade for rip cuts. I haven't had a problem with anyone of them. I also purchased a - Freud thin kerf 24 tooth rip cut. The only reason I ordered that one is because it was a ftg. And wow the difference. I get as good of cuts from the Freud blade as I do from any of the DeWalt blades. Anyhow I was just chatting. Great video. Anyone starting out will learn a lot from this video, Matt. I wish I would have found a video like this when I was starting out.. lol. Thanks for the great content, keep up the great work.. God bless you all. Take care.
@Piscesgyal26 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information! So helpful and you made it sound easy. 😊
@CrooksNannies 2 жыл бұрын
Informative as always! Your video editing has really come up in the last few months too! Keep up the good work!
@Damon_Barber 2 жыл бұрын
Another highly informative video. Great job, Matt! I appreciate you pointing out the arbor size difference potential between miter sauce and tablesaws. Some people might luck out and have the same size, but it’s not something that should be taken for granted.
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
That was in the middle of the kandoor block from yesterday with the vagina padlock
@zacandmillie 11 ай бұрын
I am so pleased to have stumbled on this video. I never knew there was so much to consider in blades. I'm just getting in to outfitting my man cave workshop so I'll be looking at my existing blades and changing accordingly. Thank you.
@UsNCollord216 2 жыл бұрын
Finally went from a dewalt 24t to a 60t on my chop. What a world of difference it makes with blowout too
@gatoborracho4572 Жыл бұрын
This is the wonder of technology... great people sharing his knowledge... like this man . Thanks very helpful 👌
@BACHSLIQOUR 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. even though i have a saw of most types the sliding miter saw is my main saw 90 percent of what i use. i will keep you tips in mind.
@blackpillrising3164 Жыл бұрын
Nice information,thank you.
@chrishapp4742 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video, Thanks, Matt. I am searching for a blade to go on my table saw right now. 1" arbor, saw can take up to a 14" blade. Current rip blade that came with saw (used) is a 14", 0.177 kerf width monster. Moving down in size so I can hide the blade below the table surface when saw is not in use. After watching, I might be in the market for a couple 12" blades. One with 42 teeth, one with 96 for that cabinet work.
@nancywitcher2641 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Information I needed.
@tedpuckett2779 2 жыл бұрын
Always helpful. Thank you.
@DBNJWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the helpful content. I jump between Diablo and Avanti.
@derekjarman1638 2 жыл бұрын
I cleaned my Diablo blades for the first time last week - was like buying a new blade!! Definitely will be doing it more often 👍
@AshHalls 2 жыл бұрын
I never even thought cleaning the blade would do anything, been woodwork for over 10 years now. I’ll be cleaning my blades on Monday
@sbledstl 2 жыл бұрын
Have Diablo on Miter and new table saw. Used Masterforce from Menards on old table saw and still have them on my circular saws. Looking into CMT now. Thanks for the info
@stoneyj1a1 7 ай бұрын
Diablo are my favorite so far. I think they are a good price and good quality for most home woodworkers. Never tried CMT but maybe I'll try them next time.
@dumiledomani 5 ай бұрын
Really I got to thank you for your wonderful works in doing KZfaq videos❤
@stevejensen3471 2 жыл бұрын
Have always used Forrest Woodworker II 10" x 20 or 40 #1 grind/square cut for most all of my table saw work. Expensive about the best out there!
@fritzginger15 2 жыл бұрын
I like CMT blades, they are my favourite for sure 😁
@user-sb6ec7iy3o 9 ай бұрын
As always-Great 'quick' review. Hope YT provides you with residuals for a LONG time
@KyleHarrisonRedacted 10 ай бұрын
According to Project Farm my stock Ryobi blades aren't all that bad ;) Im happy to have picked up my first diablo blade, it's a high tooth count and i've been humming and hawing over which machine to put it in (both my table saw and miter are 10") and this has basically convinced me to to put this thing in the miter, and seek out a decent combo blade for the table saw
@marconiandcheese7258 11 ай бұрын
Its been a year since you recorded this, but thank you so much. Your explanation of a realistic "what you actually need when you start" v. " the absolute best." Its advice like Project Farm. I was really confused and lost on what I need to buy to replace my junk blade that came with my miter saw.
@DaKeCat-KunLunTooth 3 ай бұрын
This video is very good. If you use the Kunlun tooth saw blade we developed, you can achieve higher results. The Kunlun tooth can make the upper and lower sides without chipping, bursting, or cracking.
@michaelbalkcom3281 2 жыл бұрын
I used Diablo blades for years. Thought I’d up my game and purchased both a rip cut and crosscut CMT Orange blade. The difference is night and day. Sure, they cost more, but in my opinion, you “get what you pay for.” Wish I’d switched a long time ago.
@mattandrews684 Жыл бұрын
I bought a combination and crosscut blade from Luxite which is part of York Saw and Knife company. They have worked great the little I have used them so far.
@ronswoodshack3855 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content Mighty Matt!
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lloyd!
@DrFunFong Жыл бұрын
Useful! Thanks!
@chrismiracle4152 2 жыл бұрын
I use Diablo blades in my table saw and they are great.
@lrparrish227 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I have a lot to learn
@731Woodworks 9 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@rigsby7255 2 жыл бұрын
Had really good luck with amana blades
@CopperJohnsBeard 2 жыл бұрын
Love this; great job my friend!!!
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@omenreaver7953 Жыл бұрын
thanks bro this was really helpful.... my father makes wood works to sell but he has a harbor freight table saw and i see him struggling all the time with it and i would like to give him a big table saw like the one that comes out in your video but thing is that i don't know where they sell them nor have the money or the age to buy one and that sucks cuz i know how much my father likes working with wood.... i think every guy how loves wood crafts go's thru that struggle.
@mikeryan2802 Жыл бұрын
So good. Thank s.
@williamguzman6037 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your time and teaching. I am new to wood. Cars is another story. I restored the wood work (veneer) on a MK ll jaguar. Very expensive since I had to do it twice. I love exotic veneers. Any advice? Thank you for your time I am learning lots from you. Not to old to learn 72 glorious years😎
@tristankayne666 2 ай бұрын
So I'm fairly new to woodworking, and the wife bought me my first table saw for Christmas last year. It's the DeWalt with an 8 1/4" blade, and I'm having the hardest time finding a flat top grind blade that isn't thin kerf. Wanted to do finger joints, so a thin kerf blade would be a bad option. Is there anyone out there with any suggestions? I've looked, read multiple comments, followed links, and so far I've been denied. I've gotten a lot of good advice and ideas from this channel, so you were my go-to guy. Hopefully someone can help me?
@jeffwilder7117 5 ай бұрын
I do like the Diablo blades. Have them on miter and table saws. I get them at woodcraft or Rockler. A little more expensive but a little better quality. Every 5th tooth is flat. Kinda best of both worlds. They cut great and when cleaned regularly are awesome. I have tried the Ridge Carbide blade too. It is simply amazing! I’d put it right up there with the Forest WWII!
@d.k.1394 11 ай бұрын
Great video
@todds4101 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I work at a local Woodcraft part-time and most of our customers purchase Freud blades. I tend to push the Freud 50 tooth combo blade if they want an all around "pretty much do anything" blade. Our more serious customers, the ones who make a living with their saws, or are more serious hobbyists, usually go with Forrest blades.
@PatricesProjects 11 ай бұрын
A lot of useful information.
@731Woodworks 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bigdog51 Жыл бұрын
I like the way you explaine stuff how do you know when to change a blade
@p8check Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tales_of_the_crypto1583 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great information. I got a Planer, and Router coming today. I still need a brad nailer and miter saw to get started in my wood shop, I never realized all the difference things you need to know to buy the best tools.
@RoshDroz 2 жыл бұрын
Lowes has been selling a craftsman Brad and finish mailer two pack for $59, sometimes down to $29 in store. FYI, that's what I got
@marianosaab2560 2 жыл бұрын
You're the man, Matt.
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
👊🏻
@sonne2351 Жыл бұрын
to the point! Wow took way too long to find this concise video! Yes beginners don't need all the fluff and as a women I really need to understand the basics.
@quirtdrozario856 24 күн бұрын
Love your videos. Always wait for that virtual fist bump.
@731Woodworks 24 күн бұрын
👊
@ryanlaurenceflores9170 2 жыл бұрын
Diablo Blade for me is awesome! 💪
@AMcho 2 жыл бұрын
Love the t-shirt!
@Daniel-li1jt 2 жыл бұрын
CMT blades are great. I got a good deal using the discount code. Thanks.
@photoggenes7443 Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@andyboxish4436 2 жыл бұрын
I love Diablos because of the price and they are made by Freud, so they are excellent quality
@RubenHernandez-ub3xg 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your expertise. What would be the best blade to cut butcher block
@lynbbor Жыл бұрын
I have a radial arm saw that I picked up used for a really great price. I use that machine instead of putting a dado blade in my table saw. It's so much faster and easier to set and cut half-lap and similar grooves in boards on that machine and avoid the pain of changing the blade on my old craftsman table saw. Anyway, my question is what do you guys use for a FLAT tooth blade? I have a lot of trouble finding a good quality flat tooth blade that leaves a nice clean flat cut without spending $175 for the blade. I tried one of those ATB blades that had a few flat teeth mixed in but that still does not leave a nice clean flat bottom on the cuts. Any suggestions would be very welcome. As always, GREAT video Matt! It's been really fun watching your channel grow over the years.
@jonathane40 Жыл бұрын
I have been watching lots of your videos and they are great! I’m about to start learning with a table saw and a miter saw and was wondering if I can use a 10 inch blade on a 12 inch miter saw like the Dewalt DWS779? Since my table saw used a 10 inch blade it would be nice if I could use the blades interchangeably between the Teo machines! Thanks again for such great content!
@dragonskeep9142 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I got the CMT ITK 50 Tooth 10 In Combination for the table saw and a CMT ITK 96 Tooth 12 In for the miter saw. They have a great sale on them right now that stacks with your discount code. I just have a quick question now though. Going to a thin kerf blade what do I do with my riving knife? Should I make a zero clearance insert and get the Micro Jig splitter set up?
@afpitbull60 6 ай бұрын
What blade(s) do you recommend for the DeWalt DWE7485? Happy New Year!!!
@Danko88 Жыл бұрын
Have you used the new CMT thin kerf blades on your saw stop yet ? I was looking at them trying to decide if I should try one.
@oldtireman4665 2 жыл бұрын
A good reason to go with a lower tooth count blade, especially in heavier stock is the deeper gullet between the teeth. Makes it easier for the blade to remove the chips from the cut. Blade runs cooler, motor doesn’t work as hard. Usually your rip blade will have fewer teeth.
@irishRocker1 Жыл бұрын
He says that in the vid. 3:22 he mentions when he might go for lower tooth count.
@onehappydawg 2 жыл бұрын
I’m still using the stock blade that came on my miter saw 😎 😬
@williamguzman6037 2 жыл бұрын
How about a video on the best bench saw planer etc.
@idahopete9211 2 жыл бұрын
Some higher quality blades have a clear coating on them to provide a "slicker" and less burn cutting as the wood passes thru. Simple Green will often remove this coating. A better cleaner would be something like Boeshield Blade and Bit. Just my opinion. Otherwise I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
@ravenheart1439 8 ай бұрын
Yeah I think most beginners including me don't think about the arbor length because we aren't thinkin bout Datos ya know, me I knew I wanted more then a job site saw so I was lucky the contractor saw I got was fine, or I would have sold it straight away lol....super important for beginners to know this...
@bigdog51 Жыл бұрын
I watch you a lot
@joenoe10 2 жыл бұрын
I use Freud and Forrest. Both can be resharpened
@joshsoom131 2 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate your content, keep up the good work brother! Time to go make sawdust..
@williamguzman6037 2 жыл бұрын
I like a blade that cuts 😂 Seriously I am following your advice Diablo
@archerxo1 Жыл бұрын
This is a really concise video. I watched one prior to this and it was so much blah blah blah... I just wanted plain information told to me in a reasonable amount of time.
@d.k.1394 11 ай бұрын
I love cmt and diablo
@davidahart2476 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, Got a question that I'm thinking might be a little silly. My riving knife on my table saw has a thickness of .090, the Diablo combination blade has a kerf of .098. I'm thinking as long as the blades kerf is more than the riving knife I should be ok.
@michaelstark703 2 жыл бұрын
Do you get your blades sharpened when dull? Any recommendations on having that done if so.
@jordansaunders9366 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video! Just picked up a 50 tooth Diablo combo for a new table saw. Been happy with it so far. Side note: How’s that ice down in Monticello? We have 1 inch plus of ice on our driveway in Sheridan.
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
We didn’t get any accumulation here
@39Renne 7 ай бұрын
what do you think about the Spyder table saw blades
@adamchesis7443 2 жыл бұрын
CMT blades are ok, I prefer Amana, I also use Guhdo they're noice as well. I don't use thin kerf they flex too much, don't like the Diablo ones
@billboy7390 2 жыл бұрын
Carbide Processors Cermet II saw blades.
@edward_dantonio 2 жыл бұрын
Do you sharpen the CMT orange blade when it starts to give poor performance or do you just buy a new blade? How can you sharpen blades? Thanks for the explanation video and the 10% discount code for Taylor Toolworks.
@clintonpayne4690 Жыл бұрын
What do you recommend on a very tight budget and plus I do this for a hobby not a job
@user-ch3oj3cy7s 10 ай бұрын
I Have a Dewault 184mm 1,6mm saw. I guess 60T will be too much for what you said. So what would be the tooth count for the same on a 184mm blade?
@thibault_de_proost 14 күн бұрын
I'm from europe and in my own big box stores bosch blades are very common, in different price ranges, are the Bosches any good?
@Leatherface123. Жыл бұрын
What kind of sawblade would I need for slicing through 3/4” AR500 steel within under 30 seconds
@CRJ2929 2 жыл бұрын
I found this liquid Teflon stuff, I rubbed it on my miter saw blade and it cuts so smooth! Keeps the blade clean as a whistle
@corym2513 Жыл бұрын
The only other blade I've used is Diablo. Should I try other brands or honestly they all do the same.
@carasmussen27 2 жыл бұрын
I have Freud or Diablo saw blades
@BroRiv 2 жыл бұрын
I've had my 40T ATB Forrest Woodworker II General Purpose Blade for a year now and it cuts today as good as it did with the first cut.
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@targus98 Жыл бұрын
your awesome, I was wondering if I needed to have several different types of blades or can I get away with three... a thin kirf, combination tooth and flat tooth. I am starting my DIY and will be making furniture, those will help.
@731Woodworks Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can use those 3 for most things you'll cut
@chriss2254 Жыл бұрын
I want to make my own picture frames and all I have is a miter saw. The blade on the saw leaves really rough cuts.
@MarriedManWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын
Good video Matt.
@731Woodworks 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RonHutcherson-hj3rx 8 ай бұрын
I have the SawStop CTS. I feel it lacks power. What would be the best blade for clean cut on plywood/melamine? I am a hobbyist and not ready for a blade for every cut. Will a Combination 60T with painters tape give me a great cut? Also, what about kerf size? I know thin nerf will give the CTS a little more power but what about blade flex or wobble? Thanks
@enufots4621 Жыл бұрын
Does any of this apply to worm or circular saw blades?
@unknownfilmmaker777 Жыл бұрын
What size do I need to cut through 2 inches at 45 degrees?
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