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Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Aug 7, 2015 9:56 AM CT

Just bought a new Milwaukee hackzall and wanting to get some extra blades to play with. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also did a poll so please vote if you wish. Thanks crew!!

http://strawpoll.me/5145407

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015Aug 7, 2015 9:59 AM CT

Milwaukee blades are really nice pretty much my fav to use

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Aug 7, 2015 10:19 AM CT

I like the Milwaukee and Lenox blades and then vermont……haven’t used the Diablo one’s yet, may give those a whirl soon.

Poisonfangs85Member since Feb 2015Aug 7, 2015 11:08 AM CT

I always buy the Milwaukee blades in the combo pack with the case. I make sure every job starts with at least two of those packs and if I need more I grab the bulk packs. I like Lenox for their utility knife blades hands down, but the recip blades have always left me wanting more out of it.

I will grab a few diablos to check them out. As many blades as I chew through its alway good to have the best

jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Aug 7, 2015 11:13 AM CT

The right blade for what youre cutting is more important.

As far as brands I would avoid diablo non-carbide because the blades are too sharp and will probably stall a hackzall if you put any force on the cut. The other brands of blades all seem about the same although I havent used the pricey lenox ones.

snarfMember since Jun 2015Aug 7, 2015 3:39 PM CT

I voted Diablo, but that’s all I’ve ever used and haven’t had any complaints. I’m not a pro by any definition when it comes to this stuff, and when I asked the guy at HD, he said the Diablo blades were good bang for the buck blades.

WeldfabNeilMember since May 2015Aug 7, 2015 9:17 PM CT

Millwakee, Diablo, or sometimes Lenox are my preferences for blades. If I see packs for a good deal I pick them up, I can always use them.

I can’t stand the avanti ones sold at Home Depot, there cheap but cut an wear horrible. The Bosch blades work but not great, I think there overpriced compared to the compitions better quality.

PeteWMember since Aug 2014Aug 7, 2015 9:58 PM CT

my vote is diablo for any cutting blade…. Bosch for drilling blades

WigWagWorkshopMember since May 2015Aug 8, 2015 3:06 PM CT

DeWalt, always had good luck with them

FazzmanMember since Apr 2014Aug 8, 2015 3:23 PM CT

Diablo,lenox,and Bosch blades are good. Personally always thought dewalt blades were junk. It all depends what you’re cutting. The new diablo carbide blades can cut through nearly anything.

austinthecityMember since Jul 2015Aug 8, 2015 9:28 PM CT

I really like the milwaukee blades with the case.

regopitMember since Feb 2013Aug 8, 2015 10:09 PM CT

I have found that Diablo is great for would and lenox is great for steal

Wai H. HoMember since Jul 2015Aug 12, 2015 10:52 PM CT

my choice is Diablo for cutting

comp56Member since Sep 2014Aug 12, 2015 11:13 PM CT

I find diablo is a great blade for it’s price point…..

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Aug 13, 2015 5:20 PM CT

I like the Milwaukee one that it came with so far. But gonna get some Diablo to try out as well. Thanks crew for all the recommendations.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Aug 18, 2015 5:45 PM CT

Dan and Eric are going to put this issue to rest with a Friday tool fight!!!!!!!! Thanks TIA!!!!!

jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Aug 19, 2015 11:29 PM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:
Dan and Eric are going to put this issue to rest with a Friday tool fight!!!!!!!! Thanks TIA!!!!!

I’ll believe that when I see it. They’ve been promising that tool fight for years.

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Aug 20, 2015 7:37 AM CT

We got a preview on periscope. Surprising the Milwaukee was dead even with the Lenox. But Dan said they ran into problems after that so we’ll see what ends up happening.

bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Aug 25, 2015 1:59 AM CT

I use Diablo Blades and I like them a lot. I hear Milwaukee’s got some nice blades too.

bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Aug 25, 2015 2:00 AM CT

The hackzall’s a pretty cool tool. So many uses for it, especially pruning.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Aug 25, 2015 6:30 PM CT

Diablo blades are awesome!! I haven’t got to use any of the new carbide ones yet though

jeffmcmillanMember since Jun 2015Aug 25, 2015 10:17 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
Diablo blades are awesome!! I haven’t got to use any of the new carbide ones yet though

You’re missing out. Don’t wait till you burn up a pack of bimetal blades on some hardened steel to get one.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Aug 25, 2015 10:24 PM CT

jeffmcmillan wrote:
You’re missing out. Don’t wait till you burn up a pack of bimetal blades on some hardened steel to get one.

. Yea Jeff I definitely need to pick some up soon!

Maxwell Tyler RayMember since Jun 2015Aug 25, 2015 11:07 PM CT

+1 for Diablo..if your run through blades you might aswell use these..get cut for the buck!!

Maxwell Tyler RayMember since Jun 2015Aug 25, 2015 11:08 PM CT

Milwaukee, Lenox, Dewalt all are great performers aswell but can add up $$$$$$

Mondo1310Member since Jun 2015Aug 27, 2015 7:10 PM CT

bothuhead19 wrote:
The hackzall’s a pretty cool tool. So many uses for it, especially pruning.

Gonna try out one those pruning blades and see if the hackzall and handle it.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Aug 27, 2015 9:12 PM CT

I’m a big Freud Diablo fan, but will use any good name brand reciprocating blade if the price is right!!

bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Aug 30, 2015 1:46 AM CT

Mondo1310 wrote:
Gonna try out one those pruning blades and see if the hackzall and handle it.

That hackzall’s pretty tough, i’d be surprised if it didn’t do well.

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 9:52 PM CT

bothuhead19 wrote:
That hackzall’s pretty tough, i’d be surprised if it didn’t do well.

I want one so bad man that will be on Christmas so portable compared to a regular sawzail

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bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:02 PM CT

It sure is handy, i wish i still had it.

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:03 PM CT

bothuhead19 wrote:
It sure is handy, i wish i still had it.

Here’s my current Milwaukee setup[External image (images.tapatalk-cdn.com), not copied]

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Aug 31, 2015 10:18 PM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
I want one so bad man that will be on Christmas so portable compared to a regular sawzail
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man Tyler b4 mine went out that was my go to all the time man hopefully soon I can replace it.

comp56Member since Sep 2014Aug 31, 2015 10:20 PM CT

love my little hackzall…..

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:22 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
man Tyler b4 mine went out that was my go to all the time man hopefully soon I can replace it.

Didn’t you find it in a trunk which was the story behind it. I love my Milwaukee sawzail that works but it’s just too damn heavy to lug around I like to be moblie

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Aug 31, 2015 10:24 PM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
Didn’t you find it in a trunk which was the story behind it. I love my Milwaukee sawzail that works but it’s just too damn heavy to lug around I like to be moblie
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. I sure did man it was in a auction car that the shop purchased and my boss let me keep it. Hopefully next one will be a fuel version the first one wasn’t and I loved it so I can imagine how much more ill love the fuel version

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:25 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
. I sure did man it was in a auction car that the shop purchased and my boss let me keep it. Hopefully next one will be a fuel version the first one wasn’t and I loved it so I can imagine how much more ill love the fuel version

i want a hackzail or a mulitool like a fein one have not decide so many tools never enough money

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BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Aug 31, 2015 10:26 PM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
i want a hackzail or a mulitool like a fein one have not decide so many tools never enough money
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I k ow man it SUCKS!!!

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:27 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
I k ow man it SUCKS!!!

I then I want the veto tech backpack which I don’t know when i will get it

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suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Aug 31, 2015 10:28 PM CT

Bigmikez wrote:
I k ow man it SUCKS!!!

I then I need a new tool belt and my husky shit the bed

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bothuhead19Member since Jun 2015Sep 1, 2015 11:55 AM CT

That’s a pretty nice setup you got there Tyler!

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Sep 1, 2015 12:44 PM CT

bothuhead19 wrote:
That’s a pretty nice setup you got there Tyler!

Thanks I will show my work bag later

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