People often blame the blade for bad cuts when it could be that the blade is dirty. I just recently had to use my TS for a bunch of repetitive cuts in red oak. The blade was creating burn marks and tooth marks/tear-out when I started. I almost went out and bought a new blade, but I thought I'd try to clean it first. It takes some time and elbow grease, but the results made me a believer. A blade I thought was shot is now cutting like butter.
@@BryanTorok I used mineral spirits but almost any oil based solvent would work. I placed the blade on a 5 gallon bucket lid and used a brass wire brush. There are specialty solvents that are specifically made for blade cleaning but this worked great.
Tooth angle and grind also matter. I use Bauer 7-1/2" blades in circular saws as well as an 80 tooth crosscut in my 10" miter saw, and they all give good cuts. However, all Bauer blades are ATB only, and none have flat ground teeth nor even 1 flat rake tooth. For that reason I run a CMT 50T 4:1 ATB+F in the table saw. That flat rake gives a much cleaner bottom to non-through cuts like dados, grooves, and rabbets. I'm currently using Diablo in the 12" miter saw, because I found a great deal on a two-pack for less than Bauer.
I love the Bauer and Hercules blades across the board. I have them on my miter saw, circular saw, and reciprocating saw. The pruning blades for the reciprocating saw are insanely fast for the price.
After a bit of research, I bought a 12inch Hercules dual bevel, slider miter saw, 60 tooth carbide blade, and the the high end stand. Wow! Cuts like a lazer, and smooth! One thousand RPM faster than the Dewalt, five pounds lighter and a bunch less money. I cut a 14 inch wide peace of wood, flipped one of the balls over and butted them back together; the cut was perfect. You want tight meters on your crowns and bases, for a reasonable price, get a Hercules, you won't be sorry.
I've used the Bauer blades in my circular saws (hobby woodwork so not hard and heavy all the time) and been impressed. The 7-1/4 blade in my open box deal worm drive saw leaves a very nice cut. I did just buy my 1st CMT blade, that same 50 tooth combination blade for my new Delta 36-725t2 and was very pleased with the cuts. Granted I got it very affordably at my local Menards which isn't an option everywhere.
About 15 years ago Mom (who is now gone) bought me the $79 Skil Black Friday Table Saw. Mountains of wood later and I'm still using the blade that came with it. I went out and bought a Black Friday $15 DeWalt 3 Pack of 10" Saw Blades and they're still in the package.
You have a compelling argument. I totally agree, if you can get the same or better cut from el cheapo disposable, there is little reason to pay more. The only flaw i see would be accounting for inferior Quality Control - did you just happen to get the best blade coming off the line for weeks? I hope not! I don't even have access to a harbor freight locally, but i hope you've uncovered a hidden gem!
Yes Sir, I'm a bit on the cheap side too and yes, I have bought several "El Cheapos" (2 x 10" plus 7 1/4), they seem to cut well and being pretty skinny seems not to be a disadvantage either. Living a bit in the boonies, I'm driving ~18 miles to the next USPS office and try to sharpen the blades myself with a low priced Harbor Freight device.
For the most under-rated tool, I would nominate their 36 in. Pickup and Reach Tool (8509). I have bought dozens of these over the years, given many away to family and friends, and they work surprisingly well. Even my 5'3" wife can get things down from high places safely. For the everyday price of $2.99 they're an often overlooked screaming deal!!
I had my first table saw given to me about a year ago, it's the Ryobi RTS21. I'm sure there are better ones out there but this one to me is decent, I'm also sure it's because I haven't used any other kind yet. Anyway, I bought the 50 tooth Bauer general purpose blade shortly after getting my table saw and I'm pretty happy with it. Bauer, in my opinion is decent for guys like me that are on a budget and the quality is decent too. I hope to one day get a better table saw but for now I have no complaints. I love your content, you are thorough and clear on your breakdowns and instruction. Thank you sir and stay safe 💯😁 keep up the great work
Thank you for this excellent video comparison! As a hobbyist, I stopped buying the expensive $100+ blades and started using the blades similar to the Harbor Freight blades. Maybe a professional needs the higher cost saw blades based upon high usage?
Thanks!, I own a radial arm saw for years, didn't know if I need to replace my blade I need to get a negative rake blade. I also buy a lot from Harbor Freight just didn't know about the Bauer Blades being good.
Thank you for making any reviews on these bigger miter saw table saw blades from harbor freight because there is not that many of them RUclipsrs are not reviewing these blades for some reason and I can't imagine they're that bad especially the Hercules blades
Haven't tried any Bauer blades yet. I bought the Hercules 12in miter saw recently and it came with a 60 tooth Hercules blade. I planned on replacing it with a Diablo, but the included blade has been much better than I expected. For $30, I'll replace it with another of the same if it stays sharp as long a Diablo.
Harbor freight also has a woodworking blade by Hercules and they are a full ⅛kerf blade. They work fantastic. I've had the 40 tooth blade like that in my table saw for close to 2 years now and it still goes through oak like butter
It is hard to find any reviews on those Hercules blades I finally bit the bullet and grabbed a 62th recently for my miter saw and the little bit of work I've done with it so far I'm happy but I did hit a damn nail and some old lumber I was working with in it chipped a tooth off already
I have had my eye on those Hercules silver blades. Not much out there for reviews. I think I might have to bite the bullet and get a 60 and 80 myself and try them out.
I recently purchased a 2hp grizzly tablesaw 0899 if I recall correctly. Anyway the saw came with a 60 tooth blade. I needed a 80 tooth one to cut something for a project. Long story short I picked up a Hercules 80 tooth blade and it seems fine. I've only ripped 3 sheets of OSB, 2 sheets of hardboard, and a few 2x4s. Longevity is unknown but no regrets so far. Hope this helps.@@BishjamIC
My wife calls me cheap but I consider it more selective, when I spend money I want great bang for buck and could care less about brand names. I have a variety of table & miter saw blades; Bauer, Hercules, CMT, Admiral, Diablo, and Amana off the top of my head. I prefer the Hercules over the Bauer blades but both serve me well for the price, I recently built a bathroom vanity so researched a new blade. Ended up getting a CMT on sale and this is my go to when making things I want the best cuts. IMO the best underrated Harbor Freight tool is their Hercules 12' compound miter saw, wow what a fantastic tool for the money! I was going to buy the DeWalt DWS780 until this came out, I put my hands all over both resulting in me not justifying paying twice for the same tool. I have been using this miter hard for 3 years and this thing amazes me every time, accurate and powerful! I don't think that you will find a better miter saw for $299!
Yes my whole family has always been in construction I personally love woodwork. I'm really glad I ran across the man. Thank you so much for the tips I greatly appreciate it God bless in Jesus Christ name 🙏
Coincidentally, I just got home from Harbor Freight, where I was looking for a new blade for my Delta table saw. I considered the Bauer 10" 40T thin kerf blade. But instead, I chose the 10" 40T Hercules blade. I chose that because it has the full 1/8" kerf, which I prefer, because I can cut a 7/32" groove for 1/4" plywood with just 2 passes. Do you have any comments on HF's Hercules blades?
I haven’t personally tried the Hercules blade yet. If HF is following through with their strategy about their different lines of tools, I would expect it to be better than the Bauer blade. I like the idea that it is a full 1/8” thick, as I’ve never been overly impressed with thin kerf blades. I wonder if the plate is thicker, as well and whether the teeth are deeper, making it practical to sharpen.
I think they're fine and dandy just because other things cost more do not mean that they're better and I love woodwork and I'm wanting to buy a planer but you don't always get what you want😂 no I'm seriously thinking about buying a planer I've got some wood so I'd like to cut it or should I say planning it
I believe so. Just bought a couple of Milwaukee 1 1/4” circular saw blades at my local hardware store and they were narrow kerf, so I think that has become standard for circular saws.
I wanted some dado blades for my new saw. Wasn't quite interested in spending too much for something I may not use often. 48 bucks I think I spent on the Bauer set at Harbor Freight. Great cuts, like WTF for 48 bucks cuts...and that is after I dropped one blade and watched two teeth fly off. Then, a few weeks later I went to use it and apparently bent a shim on the threads of my arbor. Think I care? 48 bucks? LMAO I'll buy another set. It has such a nice lil box too for the price...I don't shame anyone who uses Harbor Freight. Also, there used to be a show about a mechanic/handyman. Christopher Titus...The actual actor I think was a true handyman who got discovered or something. Anyway he went to Harbor Freight in North Hollywood often...like every parking lot sale.
I can't get Harbor Freight blades. Only for U.S. people. I like your video though - I like how you think, and I take the same approach (looking for the cheaper end of good). The cheap WEN blades at Amazon are quite highly rated; have you tried them? If you have, what did you think of them? Lastly, is it possible to flatten out a 10" saw blade that has somehow become warped? Hope you have a great day!
I haven’t tried WEN’s saw blades; but based on my experience with their tools, I would expect them to be comparable to the HF Bauer blades. As for flattening a warped blade, I wouldn’t try it. I’ve done some metalworking and jewelry-making and flattening metal is the hardest thing to do. It rarely comes out flat.
Spend $100+ for a saw blade, hit a nail, and that $100 blade is now just as dull as the $20 blade LOL. I've been using Diablo blades for several years now, but my new table saw has a Warrior blade on it....can't really say its any better or worse than other brands, but most of these blades you just throw them away when they get dull as it doesn't make any financial sense to sharpen them as it would cost as much if not more than a new blade. I think just about any blade off the shelf is going to be better than whatever blade comes on the saw from the factory....the blades from Harbor Freight don't seem to be too bad, I think someone in another video mentioned the Hercules blades are possibly a knock off of Freud/Diablo blades. They are more expensive than the Warrior and Bauer blades. Something to keep in mind with these thin kerf blades is deflection. Due to being thinner, they oftentimes will deflect when you are doing heavier cutting especially in hardwoods compared to the standard kerf blades which can throw your cut off too. The blade my run true under no load, but as soon as you apply a load to the blade it may skew the blade one way or the other. I don't see anything wrong with running those Bauer or the Hercules blades....The Diablo blades aren't that much more expensive and are made by Freud, so tend to just stick with the Diablo blades....I buy the 2 packs of them when they are on sale in both 10 inch and 12 inch as my miter saw is a 12 inch model.
Diablo was the first blade I bought and I was disappointed. The red kept coming off on the wood after about 10 cuts. I'll never buy one again. It did cut good but I don't want red wood edges.
💯 agree.. harbor freight has made good changes, and their prices are giving these big guys a run for their money. I will invest in some expensive tools, but I have to wait and save. It might take a year or two, but in the meantime, harbor freight has stepped in, and I have several tools. I have bauer. Later on, I might get their hercules cordless miter saw. But I have to save. Their blades are worth buying. I can't afford expensive blades. I want a planner who won't break my bank. Great review
No thanks. I've been bitten too many times by HF products. I use some of their consumables, but never power tools, sandpaper, measuring tools, etc. The actual "orange" CMT blades are excellent and can be sharpened several times. The edge lasts a long time. Before I toss it, the cost-of-ownership is around $30/blade. My shop is running 3 tablesaws over 30 hours/week each. We cut a lot of abrasive MDF which can destroy cheaper carbide. Last time I checked, HF doesn't make a flat top grind blade. Thx for your video. HF blades are not for everyone, but casual DIY people can probably get along fine with their $20 blade.
Totally agree with the no motor, no measure policy it’s been mine for years. Crowbar, hatchet, splitter, prybars, clamps, levels (only if adjustable), punches, cold chisels, bulk hacksaw blades, pipe thread/electrical tape, magnetic tool trays, rags, rubber gloves, lighting, spade bits (as disposable) every day. One exception to the no motor is the vs rotary tool(dremmel) so I don’t have to change bits. I got lucky with one of their nice-ish bench planes once, the sole wasn’t perfectly flat but it’s been mounted in a very small part trimmer jig for years. Not the spokeshaves or cheap planes. Add to the never list air hose fittings and tools, impact sockets, car creepers, broken screw extraction bits, driver bits, cutoff/grinding discs, buff/wax pads, router bits, most flashlights, drill bit sets. I buy a quantities of cheap & disposable for my regular use drill bits (1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2) but enjoy using a nice index of quality bits for wood, metal, forstner, hole saw, pilot/shank/recess bits. The cheap tap/die sets are ok to start but the ruined ones get replaced as needed by very high end pieces. Not things I need to trust my life with - jacks/stands, come-a-longs, snatch blocks, rope/line/cable. Over time these have been given to family I don’t much like. jk glad to help out and upgrade to quality when needed. Just my experience for my needs, ymmv.
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People often blame the blade for bad cuts when it could be that the blade is dirty. I just recently had to use my TS for a bunch of repetitive cuts in red oak. The blade was creating burn marks and tooth marks/tear-out when I started. I almost went out and bought a new blade, but I thought I'd try to clean it first. It takes some time and elbow grease, but the results made me a believer. A blade I thought was shot is now cutting like butter.
Can you describe your method and materials/solvent you use for cleaning your saw blades.
@@BryanTorok I used mineral spirits but almost any oil based solvent would work. I placed the blade on a 5 gallon bucket lid and used a brass wire brush. There are specialty solvents that are specifically made for blade cleaning but this worked great.
I just put a 10 in 24 tooth Bauer blades on my table saw for ripping. Amazing cut!! For a 24 tooth it, is actually really smooth
Tooth angle and grind also matter. I use Bauer 7-1/2" blades in circular saws as well as an 80 tooth crosscut in my 10" miter saw, and they all give good cuts. However, all Bauer blades are ATB only, and none have flat ground teeth nor even 1 flat rake tooth. For that reason I run a CMT 50T 4:1 ATB+F in the table saw. That flat rake gives a much cleaner bottom to non-through cuts like dados, grooves, and rabbets.
I'm currently using Diablo in the 12" miter saw, because I found a great deal on a two-pack for less than Bauer.
I love the Bauer and Hercules blades across the board. I have them on my miter saw, circular saw, and reciprocating saw. The pruning blades for the reciprocating saw are insanely fast for the price.
Hercules holesaws are pretty good. Made a big connect 4 game bought a 4in and 5in plus arbor for 75$, made it thought 2 sheets of 3/4 plywood at once
After a bit of research, I bought a 12inch Hercules dual bevel, slider miter saw, 60 tooth carbide blade, and the the high end stand. Wow! Cuts like a lazer, and smooth! One thousand RPM faster than the Dewalt, five pounds lighter and a bunch less money. I cut a 14 inch wide peace of wood, flipped one of the balls over and butted them back together; the cut was perfect. You want tight meters on your crowns and bases, for a reasonable price, get a Hercules, you won't be sorry.
I've used the Bauer blades in my circular saws (hobby woodwork so not hard and heavy all the time) and been impressed. The 7-1/4 blade in my open box deal worm drive saw leaves a very nice cut. I did just buy my 1st CMT blade, that same 50 tooth combination blade for my new Delta 36-725t2 and was very pleased with the cuts. Granted I got it very affordably at my local Menards which isn't an option everywhere.
About 15 years ago Mom (who is now gone) bought me the $79 Skil Black Friday Table Saw. Mountains of wood later and I'm still using the blade that came with it. I went out and bought a Black Friday $15 DeWalt 3 Pack of 10" Saw Blades and they're still in the package.
You have a compelling argument. I totally agree, if you can get the same or better cut from el cheapo disposable, there is little reason to pay more.
The only flaw i see would be accounting for inferior Quality Control - did you just happen to get the best blade coming off the line for weeks? I hope not! I don't even have access to a harbor freight locally, but i hope you've uncovered a hidden gem!
Yes Sir,
I'm a bit on the cheap side too and yes, I have bought several "El Cheapos" (2 x 10" plus 7 1/4),
they seem to cut well and being pretty skinny seems not to be a disadvantage either.
Living a bit in the boonies, I'm driving ~18 miles to the next USPS office and try to sharpen the
blades myself with a low priced Harbor Freight device.
I typically have a Bauer 36 tooth blade in my table saw and change out depending on my cuts. And always in my miter saw.
Very good presentation and solid logical analysis.
For the most under-rated tool, I would nominate their 36 in. Pickup and Reach Tool (8509). I have bought dozens of these over the years, given many away to family and friends, and they work surprisingly well. Even my 5'3" wife can get things down from high places safely. For the everyday price of $2.99 they're an often overlooked screaming deal!!
I had my first table saw given to me about a year ago, it's the Ryobi RTS21. I'm sure there are better ones out there but this one to me is decent, I'm also sure it's because I haven't used any other kind yet. Anyway, I bought the 50 tooth Bauer general purpose blade shortly after getting my table saw and I'm pretty happy with it. Bauer, in my opinion is decent for guys like me that are on a budget and the quality is decent too. I hope to one day get a better table saw but for now I have no complaints. I love your content, you are thorough and clear on your breakdowns and instruction. Thank you sir and stay safe 💯😁 keep up the great work
Thank you for this excellent video comparison!
As a hobbyist, I stopped buying the expensive $100+ blades and started using the blades similar to the Harbor Freight blades.
Maybe a professional needs the higher cost saw blades based upon high usage?
Same for me. I build outdoor furniture and have had zero issues with HF blades.
Thanks!, I own a radial arm saw for years, didn't know if I need to replace my blade I need to get a negative rake blade. I also buy a lot from Harbor Freight just didn't know about the Bauer Blades being good.
People may not realize but sliding miter saws should also be using negative rake teeth blades.
Thank you for making any reviews on these bigger miter saw table saw blades from harbor freight because there is not that many of them RUclipsrs are not reviewing these blades for some reason and I can't imagine they're that bad especially the Hercules blades
A truly informed and Honest review. Thank you !!!
Thanks for this. I am in the market for a good combination blade and wondering if the Bauer is any good.
Haven't tried any Bauer blades yet. I bought the Hercules 12in miter saw recently and it came with a 60 tooth Hercules blade. I planned on replacing it with a Diablo, but the included blade has been much better than I expected. For $30, I'll replace it with another of the same if it stays sharp as long a Diablo.
I have found the Avanti blade at HomeDepot to be a very long lasting blade that cuts smooth and stays sharp.
Harbor freight also has a woodworking blade by Hercules and they are a full ⅛kerf blade. They work fantastic. I've had the 40 tooth blade like that in my table saw for close to 2 years now and it still goes through oak like butter
It is hard to find any reviews on those Hercules blades I finally bit the bullet and grabbed a 62th recently for my miter saw and the little bit of work I've done with it so far I'm happy but I did hit a damn nail and some old lumber I was working with in it chipped a tooth off already
I have had my eye on those Hercules silver blades. Not much out there for reviews. I think I might have to bite the bullet and get a 60 and 80 myself and try them out.
I recently purchased a 2hp grizzly tablesaw 0899 if I recall correctly. Anyway the saw came with a 60 tooth blade. I needed a 80 tooth one to cut something for a project. Long story short I picked up a Hercules 80 tooth blade and it seems fine. I've only ripped 3 sheets of OSB, 2 sheets of hardboard, and a few 2x4s. Longevity is unknown but no regrets so far. Hope this helps.@@BishjamIC
Harbor Freight is that place where the tools either suck or they are great.
My wife calls me cheap but I consider it more selective, when I spend money I want great bang for buck and could care less about brand names. I have a variety of table & miter saw blades; Bauer, Hercules, CMT, Admiral, Diablo, and Amana off the top of my head. I prefer the Hercules over the Bauer blades but both serve me well for the price, I recently built a bathroom vanity so researched a new blade. Ended up getting a CMT on sale and this is my go to when making things I want the best cuts.
IMO the best underrated Harbor Freight tool is their Hercules 12' compound miter saw, wow what a fantastic tool for the money! I was going to buy the DeWalt DWS780 until this came out, I put my hands all over both resulting in me not justifying paying twice for the same tool. I have been using this miter hard for 3 years and this thing amazes me every time, accurate and powerful! I don't think that you will find a better miter saw for $299!
Yes my whole family has always been in construction I personally love woodwork. I'm really glad I ran across the man.
Thank you so much for the tips I greatly appreciate it God bless in Jesus Christ name 🙏
Harbor Freight needs to put some stores in Canada. Especially in an Ontario border city where I live.
Coincidentally, I just got home from Harbor Freight, where I was looking for a new blade for my Delta table saw. I considered the Bauer 10" 40T thin kerf blade. But instead, I chose the 10" 40T Hercules blade. I chose that because it has the full 1/8" kerf, which I prefer, because I can cut a 7/32" groove for 1/4" plywood with just 2 passes. Do you have any comments on HF's Hercules blades?
I haven’t personally tried the Hercules blade yet. If HF is following through with their strategy about their different lines of tools, I would expect it to be better than the Bauer blade. I like the idea that it is a full 1/8” thick, as I’ve never been overly impressed with thin kerf blades. I wonder if the plate is thicker, as well and whether the teeth are deeper, making it practical to sharpen.
I have had a blade on my delta for a year. Never used and it’s still sharp👀
LOL!😆
I would hope it is still sharp if it's never been used.😂😂😂
I think they're fine and dandy just because other things cost more do not mean that they're better and I love woodwork and I'm wanting to buy a planer but you don't always get what you want😂 no I'm seriously thinking about buying a planer I've got some wood so I'd like to cut it or should I say planning it
Where do you send your blades to be resharpened????
I will have to check out the blade section at HF. Are all 7 1/4” blades for circular saws thin kerf?
I believe so. Just bought a couple of Milwaukee 1 1/4” circular saw blades at my local hardware store and they were narrow kerf, so I think that has become standard for circular saws.
@@sawinery-woodworking do you happen to know what size blade a track saw uses?
I wanted some dado blades for my new saw. Wasn't quite interested in spending too much for something I may not use often. 48 bucks I think I spent on the Bauer set at Harbor Freight. Great cuts, like WTF for 48 bucks cuts...and that is after I dropped one blade and watched two teeth fly off. Then, a few weeks later I went to use it and apparently bent a shim on the threads of my arbor. Think I care? 48 bucks? LMAO I'll buy another set. It has such a nice lil box too for the price...I don't shame anyone who uses Harbor Freight.
Also, there used to be a show about a mechanic/handyman. Christopher Titus...The actual actor I think was a true handyman who got discovered or something. Anyway he went to Harbor Freight in North Hollywood often...like every parking lot sale.
I can't get Harbor Freight blades. Only for U.S. people. I like your video though - I like how you think, and I take the same approach (looking for the cheaper end of good). The cheap WEN blades at Amazon are quite highly rated; have you tried them? If you have, what did you think of them? Lastly, is it possible to flatten out a 10" saw blade that has somehow become warped? Hope you have a great day!
I haven’t tried WEN’s saw blades; but based on my experience with their tools, I would expect them to be comparable to the HF Bauer blades. As for flattening a warped blade, I wouldn’t try it. I’ve done some metalworking and jewelry-making and flattening metal is the hardest thing to do. It rarely comes out flat.
@@sawinery-woodworking Thank you for letting me know - much appreciated.
Wish they would come out with a FTG blade.
I just changes out my Diablo blade for a Hercules blade from HF and I probably won't go back.
Spend $100+ for a saw blade, hit a nail, and that $100 blade is now just as dull as the $20 blade LOL.
I've been using Diablo blades for several years now, but my new table saw has a Warrior blade on it....can't really say its any better or worse than other brands, but most of these blades you just throw them away when they get dull as it doesn't make any financial sense to sharpen them as it would cost as much if not more than a new blade.
I think just about any blade off the shelf is going to be better than whatever blade comes on the saw from the factory....the blades from Harbor Freight don't seem to be too bad, I think someone in another video mentioned the Hercules blades are possibly a knock off of Freud/Diablo blades. They are more expensive than the Warrior and Bauer blades.
Something to keep in mind with these thin kerf blades is deflection. Due to being thinner, they oftentimes will deflect when you are doing heavier cutting especially in hardwoods compared to the standard kerf blades which can throw your cut off too. The blade my run true under no load, but as soon as you apply a load to the blade it may skew the blade one way or the other.
I don't see anything wrong with running those Bauer or the Hercules blades....The Diablo blades aren't that much more expensive and are made by Freud, so tend to just stick with the Diablo blades....I buy the 2 packs of them when they are on sale in both 10 inch and 12 inch as my miter saw is a 12 inch model.
Diablo was the first blade I bought and I was disappointed. The red kept coming off on the wood after about 10 cuts. I'll never buy one again. It did cut good but I don't want red wood edges.
💯 agree.. harbor freight has made good changes, and their prices are giving these big guys a run for their money. I will invest in some expensive tools, but I have to wait and save. It might take a year or two, but in the meantime, harbor freight has stepped in, and I have several tools. I have bauer. Later on, I might get their hercules cordless miter saw. But I have to save. Their blades are worth buying. I can't afford expensive blades. I want a planner who won't break my bank. Great review
No thanks. I've been bitten too many times by HF products. I use some of their consumables, but never power tools, sandpaper, measuring tools, etc. The actual "orange" CMT blades are excellent and can be sharpened several times. The edge lasts a long time. Before I toss it, the cost-of-ownership is around $30/blade. My shop is running 3 tablesaws over 30 hours/week each. We cut a lot of abrasive MDF which can destroy cheaper carbide. Last time I checked, HF doesn't make a flat top grind blade. Thx for your video. HF blades are not for everyone, but casual DIY people can probably get along fine with their $20 blade.
Totally agree with the no motor, no measure policy it’s been mine for years. Crowbar, hatchet, splitter, prybars, clamps, levels (only if adjustable), punches, cold chisels, bulk hacksaw blades, pipe thread/electrical tape, magnetic tool trays, rags, rubber gloves, lighting, spade bits (as disposable) every day.
One exception to the no motor is the vs rotary tool(dremmel) so I don’t have to change bits.
I got lucky with one of their nice-ish bench planes once, the sole wasn’t perfectly flat but it’s been mounted in a very small part trimmer jig for years. Not the spokeshaves or cheap planes.
Add to the never list air hose fittings and tools, impact sockets, car creepers, broken screw extraction bits, driver bits, cutoff/grinding discs, buff/wax pads, router bits, most flashlights, drill bit sets.
I buy a quantities of cheap & disposable for my regular use drill bits (1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2) but enjoy using a nice index of quality bits for wood, metal, forstner, hole saw, pilot/shank/recess bits.
The cheap tap/die sets are ok to start but the ruined ones get replaced as needed by very high end pieces.
Not things I need to trust my life with - jacks/stands, come-a-longs, snatch blocks, rope/line/cable. Over time these have been given to family I don’t much like. jk glad to help out and upgrade to quality when needed.
Just my experience for my needs, ymmv.
@@UTube354 Absolutely. Thx.
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Don't harbor hate for Harbor Freight!