Summary:
This video is about testing 8 premium saw blades to see which ones are the best bang for your buck.
In the video, James Hamilton from Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal tests out 8 different saw blades to see which ones are the best bang for your buck. He starts by testing two 40-tooth blades, the SawStop Titanium and the Amana PR 1040, on both hardwood and veneered plywood. He finds that the Amana blade performs better on both materials, leaving a smoother surface with less tear-out.
Next, he tests two 80-tooth blades, the SawStop Titanium and the Amana 610 800, on hardwood and plywood. He finds that the Amana blade again performs better, leaving a smoother surface with less tear-out.
Finally, he tests two 24-tooth blades, the Freud LU84M Flat Grind Rip Blade and the Amana Industrial ATB-24, on both hardwood and plywood. He finds that the Amana blade again performs better, leaving a smoother surface with less tear-out.
Overall, James is surprised that the Amana blades outperformed both the Freud and SawStop blades in the tests he ran. He says that he will continue to use and compare all of these blades, but so far the results speak for themselves. He also mentions that he is giving away three of the Amana blades to his subscribers.
In the notes below the video, you will find the model numbers and prices of all the blades that James tested. There will also be links to the Amana blades if you want to try them out yourself.