Thank you very much for all of the positive comments on this video! Please let me know if you'd like a round 2 video, including other brands to test. Thanks again, Todd Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): DeWalt: amzn.to/3j3uAWh Lenox Diamond: amzn.to/31jSln5 Makita: amzn.to/2Efaf1u Milwaukee: amzn.to/3l7OSzL Diablo: amzn.to/32fcSIJ Warrior: bit.ly/2EgFI3v
It’s September 2023 and I still go back to these videos because of the level of testing done. It’s the best around PERIOD.!!!! I don’t need every aspect of every product tested but when I want the BEST, I always come back to these videos because no one else does a better REAL LIFE TEST. Love this channel!!!❤
Can we get an updated version of this video please. Been using tons of cutoff discs and would love more brands. avanti, etc. also maybe a thinner steel. like steel studs for construction. thanks for awesome work
I've said it so many times but you make the best videos on UA-cam. Project farm and AvE and two of my absolute favorite channels on UA-cam. I love learning and I love your attitude and persona. I've learned so much from your videos and appreciate all the effort and time you put into them, I havent seen anyone else who goes to such lengths to evaluate and compare things. I will always be a fan and wish you the best, good day.
Just a heads up, those diamond wheels that have slots cut into them can grab on thinner sheet metal with enough force to break someones wrist. Just ask my co worker!
I'd have to imagine that 'technique' is a primary factor in preventing a slotted disc from grabbing thin metal. If he was cutting by pushing the disc *straight on* into the edge of the sheet metal, then theoretically it might be possible to push one of the disc slots into the sheet. The better technique would be to cut by running the disc *on top* of the sheet metal, only allowing the least amount of depth of the blade necessary to cut the sheet - i.e. only allowing the disc to cut 3/16" or 1/4" deep when cutting *on top* of 1/8" sheet metal for example.
I only use diamond blades now and yeah you gotta be careful,, but I've seen more harm done by the traditional abrasives so I'll stick to them even though my cuts are a little slower
My comment is not related to this video.. My query is- Can there be a video on an normal and on a see through engine, Where you run an engine on regular gasoline but supplied with, 1. Pure oxygen gas via air intake. VS 2. Pure Hydrogen gas via air intake. VS 3. Nitrox Oxide gas via air intake. Keeping the pressure same. Also, finding optimum output point for each gases. Would love to see that. Hrishikesh INDIA . BTW love your videos.
Harbor freight has multiple product lines, like Bauer and Hercules in addition to the usual Warrior. It would be cool to do a comparison test between consumable items like drill bits/blades/cut off wheels between the brands to see if they really are better or not.
@@ProjectFarm That would be great, because I have a set of the Hercules wheels and the warriors and I'm curious to see the results compared in a test like this.
Extremely nice to come upon a video that is simply what one is looking for. A straightforward, objective analysis is almost impossible to find these days. Add one more subscriber to your list. Thank you!
I second this. Just got done torquing my half shafts on my C3 corvette and used a cheap harbor freight one and felt like it wasn't accurate at 70lbs but I dont have another to compare it to. Thanks for bringing this up.
Would love to see this test done again with 3M Cubitron, Norton BluFire, SAIT, Metabo, and maybe Walter? I think it would be a great companion to this video.
@@ProjectFarm Always one of the most unbiased reviewers. Here's a video idea, you should pick up a whole bunch of oil filter brands and types, test them, cut them open, and perhaps do a filter test by pouring oil through mixed with metal flanks or something to see how good each brand is at filtering. You could also test the oil flow/restriction through filters. Perhaps if certain types work better in cold starts or high temps. There are many videos that cut them open, but none go in depth with testing, like you do in your comparison videos. And with some many videos relating to oil or additives, it would be nice to see a fair filter comparison.
Man has your channel grown so much. I remember the beginnings and you still stay true to your roots. Keep up the great content and don't sell out. Love you man.
Hello from one fan from tiny Azores! I love your cientific and unbiased reviewing. One idea, comparing orbital sanding discs, mesh ones versus paper ones. I've been making some research but cannot conclude anything useful, and due to be in a tiny island, only paper ones are available. Thank you for your hard work!
Great video! I use cutting wheels, aka "death wheels" on 100% of my fabrication projects solely because I'm too cheap to buy a portable band saw and the torch is too messy. I have used the Diablo wheels with great success but I prefer the threaded screw on type disc. They are far less likely to come apart and send shrapnel whizzing past your head at the speed of sound. I "acquired" some German made PFERD wheels from work and the quality is outstanding.
Is there a thread on cut off wheel for the 41/2 in grinder, I've been using the blank arbor wheel with the thread on washer thing, id love a thread on cut wheel like the grinder stone and flapper wheels.
I bought the Makita wheels based on your recommendations. I am a scrapper and when cutting non ferrous they last virtually forever. They zip right through light steel. Very happy with them. Have you considered doing a video on 7 inch wheels?
Honestly, every time I consider buying a tool or something for a tool, I check here. I need cutoff wheels for a project and you have ANOTHER very good comparison of the options! Thank you! 👏👏👏
would like to see which plastic gas tank repair works best including the super glue and baking soda trick and congratulations on the 500,000 you would deserve that for sure
Please make it a trilogy and test flap discs too! Even if you only test 40 grit from each brand, it would be nice to know where the sweet spot is in price/durability.
Wow Diablo just consistently performs. They definitely source their products from good firms. I know Freud makes the saw blades, but not sure who makes the cutoff wheels. Just says manufactured in Spain. Just to note, Diablo also has a diamond wheel they claim lasts up to 100X as long. Probably still cuts slow though. Amazing test and video as always.
Thank you very much! I've very impressed with the Diablo brand. They seem to do a terrific job ensuring that all of their products are worthy of the Diablo brand.
Your test jig is worth building as a "poor mans" band saw for cutting steel rod and bar stock. I learn so much more from farmers than I could ever acquire in any given technical college. Between your channel and others like Musty's, Tarryl fixes all; I can darn near fix or build anything in my garage that life throws at me. Thank you!
I believe cut off wheels are the wheels where most care should be used to select a good wheel. They consume fast and they can be the most likely wheels to fail. So skimping on them is not the best idea. This video was very helpful in determining that Makita makes some excellent wheels. Not only is it a reputable brand and company but the wheel performance and cost per cut is actually quite competitive as well. Thanks!
Nice job! And it kind of confirms what I wrote about the grinding wheels. Cheap and fast wears off fast, mid range is a trade off between speed and durability and the top wheel is fast *and* durable, but costly. The diamond wheel seems to be best at cutting thin sheets, but 5 minutes for a piece of steel? That is a point where taking energy costs into account starts to make sense. Tbh, I miss the videos where you try something completely pointless and destructive but fun and informative nonetheless, like feeding dirt to an engine without an air filter or so. What about speeding up an ice cold engine (dry ice cold at -80 °C) with pure ether and see what happens.
I do enjoy the fun videos, but videos like this one are what I like most. This great guy is saving us time, money, and frustration when choosing what brand works best and last longer. I'm so thankful for these videos. I'd like to see a video on metal cutting Hacksaw blades. My dad did a lot of metalwork and preferred Nicholson.
@@ProjectFarm hmm, not sure if you're gonna fool us and not have a video/or a video of nothing or really have a serious video on the april the first ;)
Anecdotally they do great. I used to do general apartment type maintenance and I used a grinder quite often. My favorite task was gutting through locks. The steel on some locks is hardened to the point that a hack saw can not even scratch it but a grinder with a cut off blade zipped right through them. I had hopes for the Lennox diamond blade . My experience with diamond blades was they were great for non metallic stuff but they were noisy and slow at cutting through metal. It looks like the Lennox metal diamond blade works about as well as regular diamond blades at cutting through metal. that is to say poorly. One thing I used my cutoff saw for was cutting diamond lath. Cutting diamond lath with tin shears is a slow annoying job. grinders with cutoff blades work really well.
@@davefoc what brand and or type of metal cutoff wheel do you recommend for cutting off locks? I have a 4 1/2 brushless cordless angle grinder and need it strictly for cutting locks- any advise or suggestions?
Thanks for making these videos. I find myself watching your tests almost every time I get ready to purchase something. You do a great job with the way you set these tests up so that every test is identical.
How much did each cut cost? Multiplying the price of each wheel times the percentage of the wheel used gives: DeWalt = 1.49 X 10% = 15 cents Makita = 1.99 X 12.5% = 25 cents Harbor Freight= .78 X 41% = 32 cents Diablo = 2.97 X 15% = 45 cents Milwaukee = 2.70 X 31% = 84 cents Helpful? I don't know, but another way of looking at it. Love these scientific comparisons though!
Definitely helpful. Numbers don't lie. By also factoring in time / labor cost, it looks like this: Makita $0.36 @ $10/hr _ $0.46 @ $20/hr DeWalt $0.41 @ $10/hr _ $0.67 @ $20/hr Warrior $0.47 @ $10/hr _ $0.62 @ $20/hr Diablo $0.55 @ $10/hr _ $0.64 @ $20/hr Lenox $0.89 @ $10/hr _ $1.79 @ $20/hr (Based only on time cost) Milwaukee $0.97 @ $10/hr _ $1.11 @ $20/hr 3600sec. = 1hr. Cut time in sec./ 3600 = cut time in hrs. Cut time in hrs. X $/hr. = time cost time cost + cost of percentage of wheel used = Above figures Of course these are all only based off of the first cut. The smaller the wheel gets, the slower it will cut. i.e. The Makita may end up cutting slower then the DeWalt after a certain number of cuts with both wheels.
I was so impressed with the Makita wheel that came on my free-with-blower-kit grinder that I bought a 25 pack on Amazon for $ 30- but they're .032", which actually measures out as .043"! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0199RA4UU That's $ 1.20 each. I'm actually still on my first wheel, but it's not my first choice for cutting because this method stinks up the place something fierce!
Note that Harbor Freight always has $5.99 coupon for 10 pack $0.60 x 41% = 24.6 cents. I might have to give Makita a try. I have always purchased Harbor Freight's cutoff's because all other discs costs dollars per.
All right! Always fair and unbiased testing and evaluations on this channel. Your mechanical test fixtures get it done! Off I go for price comparison on Amazon and Ebay! Thank you, Sir!!
I’m always amazed how you come up with all the different testing parameters. I know pure scientific testing is very difficult but you always come as close as possible outside a lab.
@@ProjectFarm BTW, I wondered if the diamond wheels can be used with more force than the 'normal' cutoff wheels use/need? Could be that it will stand higher cutting force... just thinking.
Nahhh, booze is for drinking or sipping. Well, I use a little whiskey on my steak while it's cooking but the rest is for drinking. With a splash of water, of course.
GREAT cost analysis in the conclusion, would be useful to get $ to $ in the other products? Thanks for fine video- Need to get a Project Farm T-shirt, uniform blue/gray is OK but misses opportunity for additional marketing and cool logo?
@@ProjectFarm would love a Project Farm t-shirt and hat. I definitely know what I would be getting for my brother in law and nephew next year for Christmas. They loved the Send It! Larry t-shirts I bought them lol
One of the best channel out there! Kudos to you mate and your continual commitment to your viewers👍🏽 You’re the type of guy anyone could have great yarn and share a beer with around a camp fire. Ever come to Australia.. I’ll be the first to offer just that!
Can you test batteries in cold weather to see what battery performs the best when cold? I notice some perform better but how much power do you lose. Thanks love the videos
@@kenmore01 Again down to quality, the stock cutting wheels i got with my dremel snapped near instantly after touching metal, some cheapo silverline wheel I bought a 30 pack for 4 bucks lasted an entire project with still usable material left and no snapping. I also bough a 6 pack of diamond wheels for 5 bucks but haven't received them yet to test
@@AntaresSQ01 Where did you buy the silverline wheels? That sounds great! I know the stiffness of the cutoff wheels causes the issue. They are strong, but any sideways force makes then break. Pretty sick of it, TBH. I prefer a metal cutoff wheel or many other options. The Dremel cutoff wheels are, in my opinion, cut off!!
@@kenmore01 As anticlimatic as it sounds... Ebay. I'm not sure if it will let me link it here but I'm in the UK so depending on where you live might not be available or have postage fees: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36Pc-ROTARY-CUTTING-DISCS-MANDREL-SET-Dremel-Craft-Tool-Mini-Cutting-Trimming/312527118672?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Whilst they are regular resin discs they are surprisingly durable and 30 for 4 bucks i can live with the occasional snapping (which is yet to happen) If this ebay listing is not available for you might wanna try just searching it up based on the picture. or something.
I understand this is a lot of work, and you definitely do this type of unbiased testing better than most, but for a wheel that changes in diameter as it's used, I feel like 3 cuts per wheel and an average cut time would have been more telling. I would be willing to bet that some of the faster wearing wheels would slow down substantially on subsequent cuts . (I know this test happened months ago 😭, still working through the back catalogue)
You should do an engine race. This race would consist of 2 engine inside of a large circle on a flat surface. Which ever engine vibrates it self out of the circle first wins.
Think about how much this channel might save an individual watching it over the course of a lifetime (in terms of time and money). Now multiply that by the number of people watching. Now multiply that by the average number of tool using friends that person passes the knowledge to. Outstanding.
Dang dude, slowly been watching through your videos because I find them informative and very well made! Huge props, I'm a fan! In addition I appreciate that you report real units and not only freedom units.. ;)
makita does make consistently good power tools, but its accessories arnt consistent, usually cheap Chinese quality, dont buy their drill bits or such, bosch saw blades, or B&D dewalt do consistently make decent accessories though
This was a very helpful video! Thanks! *video idea* I would love to see a comparison of different bits (carbide, diamond, spade, hole saw) drilling through tile. Which type works best and lasts the longest?
Great video- it lured me into watching some of your other vids! Great stuff! Hey did you make the grinder holder or where can I get one? Thanks from Missouri!
Great video, and very informative. Something that would be interesting to see would be the longer-term results of using these wheels -- say 3-4 cuts each. The reason being, the wheels that wore down faster will have less edge 'speed' as they cut through the material due to the reduced circumference. You did touch on the results of this factor... but my point is that if 'cutting fast' is one of the redeeming qualities of a wheel that wears fast, it may not be so true the more it wears down due to the lower edge speed. This is not a criticism, I'm just thinking out loud... I loved the effort to normalize all the tests with identical testing procedures. Nice job.
Makita is the way to go on tools and batteries second is Milwaukee then deWalt. ProjectFarm is an essential UA-cam Channel a must have. Thanks for awesome and informative videos.
I wish you could have included "Sait" brand cutoff wheels. I have used them on the job and they SEEMED to work and last very well. Thanks for doing what you do, the way you do it. It is informative and entertaining.
@@TheRoadhammer379 And Fud's opinion stinks like one...... Been using Harbor Freight for 15 years+. Still have a 10+ year old electric impact that actually out preformed a Snap On cordless impact. (That made the mechanic a bit red faced....Impact costing about $55 at the time beating a $350 snap on special)..... Stick to trolling Fudpacker.... Seems to be what you are good at.
To add to that, I've no idea if you can get them in the US, but the best discs I've used are Flexovit, while not the fastest, they last wonderfully. So perhaps another brand to consider
Great video! I really wonder how different loads on the grinder would have affected the speed of cut and material loss, especially with the diamond wheel (maybe you'd just have to increase the load with the diamond wheel to make it cut considerably faster - I know, then you'd have to do the same with other wheels, but I don't think their increase in cutting speed with higher load would be linear (at a certain load the speed would have probably even decreased, due to formation of glazing on the standard wheels, but diamond wheel can probably take much more load as it can withstand higher temperatures and diamonds are also cooled by metal, which is a better heat conductor than just the standard wheel by itself, so it's harder for diamonds to become dull). Just my guess, maybe I'm wrong.
I love your videos. Every one I have seen were excellent. Thank you. I sell abrasives daily, as I work at a welding supply. Abrasives are a science. It is way to complicated to detail in a comment, but I'd like to simplify enough to make something understandable. Aluminum oxide (A), zirconia (Z), and ceramic (C) are among the most popular abrasive mediums. A is the cheapest, Z is an upgrade and C is the most expensive. They all begin as sharp particles, bonded in a resin reinforcement to create their "style". A cuts well, but it is relatively soft, so each particle of abrasive will smooth out or blunt as it does its job of cutting. It requires wearing down, to expose new particles to continue the cut. Z is harder. As Z cuts, it fractures. This means the particles stay sharp and remove more material before wearing down to expose the next layer of particulate. C behaves like Z but us harder and does more work AND lasts longer. A is cheap and abundant, Z is more expensive than A but cheaper than C. C is the most expensive but works better than anything else out there, with the possible exception of the newest diamond technology. Now understand manufacturers need to compete on price and quality. Bigger manufacturers can (and do) "blend" abrasive particles to get good, better and best performance, as well they can offer cheap, more expensive and very expensive wheels to match whoever they are up against. It's not fair to say one manufacturer is better than another, especially if you are comparing someone's zirconia wheel against another's aluminum oxide wheel. If you can find a ceramic wheel from the least popular manufacturer, and compare it to an Aluminum oxide wheel from a giant like norton or 3M, that ceramic wheel is going to win. Is it fair to say brand "X" makes a better wheel than Norton or 3M? I think not. Just putting this out there so your viewers understand there is much more to consider than the brand. Oh, and please believe me when I say I kept this stupid simple because abrasives are an amazing science. The options available are staggering.
Do you hear the A-Team "build scene" music playing in your head when you put something like that together? I always do when I'm screwing around like that. It's a really cool setup you got there, very nice.
@@lewiemcneely9143 True. After more than 20 years in the USAF our motto was, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Or, the one I liked was, "We have done so much with so little for so long, we are now planning on doing the impossible with nothing in no time."
@@Colorado_Native I was in the Army for 2 years, 9 months, 14 days and about 10 1/2 hours, plus or minus about 30 minutes and have driven trucks and operated heavy equipment going on 51 years and a painter said what I adopted a LONG time ago, Which was, 'Trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear without a silky sow.' And if that sounds hillbillyish, that's because it was/is!
Great video, well done! Could you tell us the expiry dates on the wheels (normally indicated on the centre ring or printed on the wheel itself)? Expiry dates are extremely important. The resin used in all abrasive bonded wheels is an organic resin which deteriorates over time. According to EU, US and AU standards, expiry dates must be indicated on all wheels used for handheld application and should be equal to 3 years from the date of manufacturing. A wheel which has expired should not be used as you do not know how far the resin has deteriorated. It is quite variable, but you can lose up to 30% in durability and performance if a wheel is older than 3 years. Therefore always make sure you have the "freshest" wheel by checking how old it is and do not expect the same results from an older wheel.
I went through a lot of cut off wheels and decided to try the Lennox diamond wheel. Used the diamond wheel for about a year (occasional use) and finally wore out the diamonds. I did buy a new one, but have found that using a hack saw was usually faster than using the angle grinder and a diamond wheel. I now only use the diamond wheel if I have very long straight cuts to make. I like the scientific way you do your testing keep it up, great video, thumbs up.
Any chance of a new video where you test stuff not made for a task on how well it does the task? (the brand stuff isn't quite that international...) nails as drill, best way to hammer in a screw, asphalt as oil/fuel, 2x4 as cutter blade on lawn-mower e.t.c. Or even some about how some mechanisms/mechanical stuff works.
we used to substitute steel chains for mower blades on Gravely walk behind mowers we had a the nursery i worked in as a kid...it was a thick chain with links like 2 inches long...it was years before they told me that wasnt a stock item and they came with standard mower blades that broke right away and the chains ripped though brush better than any blade could and it didnt matter if you hit a rock and they did a decent job on grass
Todd thanks again for an unparalleled video. Thanks to you Ive purchased many tools and attachments knowing they perform better than their peers. How I wish you’d get kickbacks for this stuff!
The Lennox blade I use on my circular saw, it does really well. Of course I use a bit more than 3lbs of pressure. The other cutting wheels you can feel them shredding as you cut. As always, your videos are awesome! Very informative. Thanks for your time and effort in helping us make more informed decisions on the everyday tasks.
I agree with Bobby Jones. How about a video comparing the cutoff discs you can get at your local welding shop? I use Norton Blue Fire and would like to see how it compares to the other LWS brands such as 3M, SAIT, and others.
I know this comment is a year late but I just had a HF cut off wheel explode and cause me a trip to the ER and some stitches. NEVER AGAIN! So glad my kids weren't in the shop at that moment! Thanks PF, you put out great content, only wish I'd seen this earlier!
I've been using a Lenox wheel lately and anecdotally I can say it's awesome. It may cut slower in your tests but the one wheel has lasted me the last 2 months where I would've used probably 3 or 4 regular abrasive wheels.
Thanks for the video, my co worker and I where just having this discussion on which would last the longest, well you just solved the debate! Surprised on the diamond wheel how slow it cut. Where from Michigan so we use alot of wheels from Praxair gas, but make many stops at Home Depot Lowes Menards etc, now we know. Great videos buddy, keep up the good work!
Will be recommending Makita and Diablo to people, for sure! Thank you for the video, always a real treat while filling in on some weekend overnights at work - don't worry, I got all my primary work done already :)
cutting a cast iron tub. Used a wheel in one cut lol. Came here before heading to the store. Your channel is a great resource for us new to powertools usage. Thank you!
Great work as always! I would definitely like to see round two. I have been a welder for over 25 years and would like you to also use our industry standards. My go to is always the Walter zip cut there are many others including Norton and 3m. Thanks for the great channel!
I have watched many cutoff wheel comparison videos and they all lack any type of scientific structure to their tests. This channel on the other hand is absolutely perfect in his analysis, as always. Whenever you want to see a "REAL" test on a tool (or other devices), this must be your first (and likely, only) stop!
Thank you very much for all of the positive comments on this video! Please let me know if you'd like a round 2 video, including other brands to test. Thanks again, Todd
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
DeWalt: amzn.to/3j3uAWh
Lenox Diamond: amzn.to/31jSln5
Makita: amzn.to/2Efaf1u
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3l7OSzL
Diablo: amzn.to/32fcSIJ
Warrior: bit.ly/2EgFI3v
I use sait and norton they hold up better than the home center wheels
I would really like a test of tire air gauges.
rlund3 I think you need to narrow it down. Are we talking ones with tire inflator capability, gauge type, stick type, or even just the valve cap ones.
@@mattberg6816 He is always asking for ideas. Why not all of them, 4 different videos.
rlund3 agreed
This channel is about the only unsponsored channel that actually give useful advice on saving money, thank you so much and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much!
Try Scotty,, he's not sponsored, he says.
AvE does this too, not the vs tests but good advice and tips.
grassroot011 listen to scotty
kerryithm2 I’ll check em out
It’s September 2023 and I still go back to these videos because of the level of testing done. It’s the best around PERIOD.!!!! I don’t need every aspect of every product tested but when I want the BEST, I always come back to these videos because no one else does a better REAL LIFE TEST. Love this channel!!!❤
Thanks!
Also I just realized you passed 500k subscribers!!! Well done! You deserve it.
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm could you please test drywall anchors
Thomas Hughes drywall anchors would be a good subject.
This guy deserves allot more subs but sadly there are few diy people now a days....
That is 3.5m to you good sir
Can we get an updated version of this video please. Been using tons of cutoff discs and would love more brands. avanti, etc. also maybe a thinner steel. like steel studs for construction. thanks for awesome work
Thanks for the suggestion.
You are the hero we didn't ask for and don't deserve.
Thank you for the positive comment!
Written by someone with limiting beliefs “You are the hero we didn’t ask for and don’t deserve”
He is...the batman!
I've said it so many times but you make the best videos on UA-cam. Project farm and AvE and two of my absolute favorite channels on UA-cam. I love learning and I love your attitude and persona. I've learned so much from your videos and appreciate all the effort and time you put into them, I havent seen anyone else who goes to such lengths to evaluate and compare things. I will always be a fan and wish you the best, good day.
Thank you very much!
This video was perfect timing for me. :-) Helped me to make the right choice. Thanks Todd!
ElectronicsNmore, Thank you very much! I really enjoy all of your videos. The latest video on the lock was amazing! Thanks again
Same here, excellent video as always!
Just a heads up, those diamond wheels that have slots cut into them can grab on thinner sheet metal with enough force to break someones wrist. Just ask my co worker!
Wow! Thanks for the heads up.
ouch I just felt the pain in my wrist from reading that
I'd have to imagine that 'technique' is a primary factor in preventing a slotted disc from grabbing thin metal. If he was cutting by pushing the disc *straight on* into the edge of the sheet metal, then theoretically it might be possible to push one of the disc slots into the sheet. The better technique would be to cut by running the disc *on top* of the sheet metal, only allowing the least amount of depth of the blade necessary to cut the sheet - i.e. only allowing the disc to cut 3/16" or 1/4" deep when cutting *on top* of 1/8" sheet metal for example.
I only use diamond blades now and yeah you gotta be careful,, but I've seen more harm done by the traditional abrasives so I'll stick to them even though my cuts are a little slower
@@jonathangarzon2798 *Lot slower.
great topic and video yet again, thank you
Mustie1, I love your channel! Thank you very much and looking forward to your next video!
Hey Mustie1 love your channel as well
Mustie1 can you give me a shoutout in your next video?
mustie!!!
My comment is not related to this video..
My query is-
Can there be a video on an normal and on a see through engine,
Where you run an engine on regular gasoline but supplied with,
1. Pure oxygen gas via air intake.
VS
2. Pure Hydrogen gas via air intake.
VS
3. Nitrox Oxide gas via air intake.
Keeping the pressure same.
Also, finding optimum output point for each gases.
Would love to see that.
Hrishikesh
INDIA
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BTW love your videos.
Harbor freight has multiple product lines, like Bauer and Hercules in addition to the usual Warrior. It would be cool to do a comparison test between consumable items like drill bits/blades/cut off wheels between the brands to see if they really are better or not.
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm That would be great, because I have a set of the Hercules wheels and the warriors and I'm curious to see the results compared in a test like this.
Extremely nice to come upon a video that is simply what one is looking for. A straightforward, objective analysis is almost impossible to find these days. Add one more subscriber to your list. Thank you!
Much appreciated!
This guy deserves alot more subscribers
His content is seriously interesting, even my wife was watching
Thank you!
My whole family too because I have the remote😂😂😂😂
It's because of his hair. Can't keep my wife or 4 daughters away from his videos;-)
Did you catch your wife watching the AA battery video too?
Can you test torque wrenches to see if they're accurate?
Thank you for the video idea!
I second this. Just got done torquing my half shafts on my C3 corvette and used a cheap harbor freight one and felt like it wasn't accurate at 70lbs but I dont have another to compare it to. Thanks for bringing this up.
This is a great idea
Yeah, I'd like to see that too. Good idea!
That's an awesome idea!
Would love to see this test done again with 3M Cubitron, Norton BluFire, SAIT, Metabo, and maybe Walter? I think it would be a great companion to this video.
Thank you for the video idea!
Agreed. I've used Walters for the last 15 years, have been great. Just discovered the Cubitron cut off wheels a couple months ago. Really impressed.
Ditto for Abracs, Klingspor and Rasta
Industrial brand shoot out? @projectfarm
@@ProjectFarm Pferd and flexovit are very common brands here in australia that are often compaired to the 3M discs to look at as well.
3M Silver are the best abrasives I've ever used, though I've heard really good things about Walter.
Your testing and evaluation techniques are simple, impressive and effective!
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm Always one of the most unbiased reviewers. Here's a video idea, you should pick up a whole bunch of oil filter brands and types, test them, cut them open, and perhaps do a filter test by pouring oil through mixed with metal flanks or something to see how good each brand is at filtering. You could also test the oil flow/restriction through filters. Perhaps if certain types work better in cold starts or high temps. There are many videos that cut them open, but none go in depth with testing, like you do in your comparison videos. And with some many videos relating to oil or additives, it would be nice to see a fair filter comparison.
These videos are so valuable. I hope you are compensated for this priceless information.
Nobody but nobody gives such good facts.
Man has your channel grown so much. I remember the beginnings and you still stay true to your roots. Keep up the great content and don't sell out. Love you man.
Thank you
I don't how you could be any more precise on these tests, this is a great channel man!
Thank you!
Hello from one fan from tiny Azores! I love your cientific and unbiased reviewing. One idea, comparing orbital sanding discs, mesh ones versus paper ones. I've been making some research but cannot conclude anything useful, and due to be in a tiny island, only paper ones are available.
Thank you for your hard work!
Great video! I use cutting wheels, aka "death wheels" on 100% of my fabrication projects solely because I'm too cheap to buy a portable band saw and the torch is too messy. I have used the Diablo wheels with great success but I prefer the threaded screw on type disc. They are far less likely to come apart and send shrapnel whizzing past your head at the speed of sound. I "acquired" some German made PFERD wheels from work and the quality is outstanding.
Thanks for sharing.
Try Metabo wheels.
Is there a thread on cut off wheel for the 41/2 in grinder, I've been using the blank arbor wheel with the thread on washer thing, id love a thread on cut wheel like the grinder stone and flapper wheels.
I used Lenox cut off when I escaped from a Maine Penitentiary. -Andy Dufrense, just took 19 years.
lol. Funny!
Funny, but hint my man, the name of the prison is in the title of the movie.
subtle. @@PulpComic
PulpComic he escaped the redemption prison?
Bahahaha haha 😂
@@PulpComic escaped the rita hayworth prison
I just can't imagine how much time it takes you to produce these videos. Between prep, testing and editing, etc.
Thanks for watching!
I bought the Makita wheels based on your recommendations. I am a scrapper and when cutting non ferrous they last virtually forever. They zip right through light steel. Very happy with them. Have you considered doing a video on 7 inch wheels?
Honestly, every time I consider buying a tool or something for a tool, I check here.
I need cutoff wheels for a project and you have ANOTHER very good comparison of the options!
Thank you! 👏👏👏
You are welcome!
would like to see which plastic gas tank repair works best including the super glue and baking soda trick and congratulations on the 500,000 you would deserve that for sure
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea! I've always thought those were gimmicky but maybe not.
Try heat gun to semi melt (weld), a scrap of similar PE over the leak. IE, red plastic container scrap over a hole in a red container.
Buy a new tank. None of them are worth a crap!
I wouldn't even necessarily be using it to repair a tank...theres lots of uses that it could be applied to.
Please make it a trilogy and test flap discs too! Even if you only test 40 grit from each brand, it would be nice to know where the sweet spot is in price/durability.
Thank you for the video idea!
Wow Diablo just consistently performs. They definitely source their products from good firms.
I know Freud makes the saw blades, but not sure who makes the cutoff wheels. Just says manufactured in Spain.
Just to note, Diablo also has a diamond wheel they claim lasts up to 100X as long. Probably still cuts slow though.
Amazing test and video as always.
Thank you very much! I've very impressed with the Diablo brand. They seem to do a terrific job ensuring that all of their products are worthy of the Diablo brand.
I have Diablo Diamond, it's amazing on thin materials like sheet metals, but slows to a crawl on thick plate steel.
There are pro/cons with wheels that wear... smaller they get the slower the cut/chance of failure.
I have both the diablo diamond blade and the lennox and I find them both to be about the same in speed and durability.
@@wobblysauce smaller the wheel faster the cut
Your test jig is worth building as a "poor mans" band saw for cutting steel rod and bar stock. I learn so much more from farmers than I could ever acquire in any given technical college. Between your channel and others like Musty's, Tarryl fixes all; I can darn near fix or build anything in my garage that life throws at me. Thank you!
Thank you very much!!
I believe cut off wheels are the wheels where most care should be used to select a good wheel. They consume fast and they can be the most likely wheels to fail. So skimping on them is not the best idea. This video was very helpful in determining that Makita makes some excellent wheels. Not only is it a reputable brand and company but the wheel performance and cost per cut is actually quite competitive as well. Thanks!
Thank you for the feedback!
Nice job!
And it kind of confirms what I wrote about the grinding wheels. Cheap and fast wears off fast, mid range is a trade off between speed and durability and the top wheel is fast *and* durable, but costly.
The diamond wheel seems to be best at cutting thin sheets, but 5 minutes for a piece of steel? That is a point where taking energy costs into account starts to make sense.
Tbh, I miss the videos where you try something completely pointless and destructive but fun and informative nonetheless, like feeding dirt to an engine without an air filter or so. What about speeding up an ice cold engine (dry ice cold at -80 °C) with pure ether and see what happens.
Thank you very much! I've got a fun video planned for 1 April.
I do enjoy the fun videos, but videos like this one are what I like most. This great guy is saving us time, money, and frustration when choosing what brand works best and last longer. I'm so thankful for these videos. I'd like to see a video on metal cutting Hacksaw blades. My dad did a lot of metalwork and preferred Nicholson.
@@ProjectFarm hmm, not sure if you're gonna fool us and not have a video/or a video of nothing or really have a serious video on the april the first ;)
The makita won, and was middle cost.
I love the new logo!
Thank you!!
I didn't see anyone comment that you measured 3.1 kg and not 3.1 lbs as stated at 0:56. Love all your videos, suuuper helpful!
Thanks, glad to hear they are helpful.
Man! You broke half a million subs! CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉
Thank you!
It would be interesting to see how those wheels do cutting really hardened steel, or Stainless that work hardens like crazy.
Thank you for the video idea!
Anecdotally they do great. I used to do general apartment type maintenance and I used a grinder quite often. My favorite task was gutting through locks. The steel on some locks is hardened to the point that a hack saw can not even scratch it but a grinder with a cut off blade zipped right through them. I had hopes for the Lennox diamond blade . My experience with diamond blades was they were great for non metallic stuff but they were noisy and slow at cutting through metal. It looks like the Lennox metal diamond blade works about as well as regular diamond blades at cutting through metal. that is to say poorly.
One thing I used my cutoff saw for was cutting diamond lath. Cutting diamond lath with tin shears is a slow annoying job. grinders with cutoff blades work really well.
@@ProjectFarm In next video can you use bosch cutoff wheel? Because i use this one and don't know is good or no :D
@@mitsyyyy Try the other Makita wheels, Makita 724115-A-10, they are made in Germany, not China like the ones tested here
@@davefoc what brand and or type of metal cutoff wheel do you recommend for cutting off locks? I have a 4 1/2 brushless cordless angle grinder and need it strictly for cutting locks- any advise or suggestions?
I dig the newer and even more improved logo! Matches your video style better I think. :)
Thank you very much! You've got a great logo too.
@@ProjectFarm I feel it needs an update, and will get one soon like yours, but much appreciated. :D
Thanks for making these videos. I find myself watching your tests almost every time I get ready to purchase something. You do a great job with the way you set these tests up so that every test is identical.
Thanks and you are welcome!
How much did each cut cost?
Multiplying the price of each wheel times the percentage of the wheel used gives:
DeWalt = 1.49 X 10% = 15 cents
Makita = 1.99 X 12.5% = 25 cents
Harbor Freight= .78 X 41% = 32 cents
Diablo = 2.97 X 15% = 45 cents
Milwaukee = 2.70 X 31% = 84 cents
Helpful? I don't know, but another way of looking at it.
Love these scientific comparisons though!
Al Legory u
Definitely helpful. Numbers don't lie. By also factoring in time / labor cost, it looks like this:
Makita $0.36 @ $10/hr _ $0.46 @ $20/hr
DeWalt $0.41 @ $10/hr _ $0.67 @ $20/hr
Warrior $0.47 @ $10/hr _ $0.62 @ $20/hr
Diablo $0.55 @ $10/hr _ $0.64 @ $20/hr
Lenox $0.89 @ $10/hr _ $1.79 @ $20/hr
(Based only on time cost)
Milwaukee $0.97 @ $10/hr _ $1.11 @ $20/hr
3600sec. = 1hr.
Cut time in sec./ 3600 = cut time in hrs.
Cut time in hrs. X $/hr. = time cost
time cost + cost of percentage of wheel used = Above figures
Of course these are all only based off of the first cut. The smaller the wheel gets, the slower it will cut.
i.e. The Makita may end up cutting slower then the DeWalt after a certain number of cuts with both wheels.
Al, thanks for doing the math for us! My son was buying the cheapest wheels, this makes the Makita and the DeWalt look much better.
I was so impressed with the Makita wheel that came on my free-with-blower-kit grinder that I bought a 25 pack on Amazon for $ 30- but they're .032", which actually measures out as .043"! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0199RA4UU That's $ 1.20 each. I'm actually still on my first wheel, but it's not my first choice for cutting because this method stinks up the place something fierce!
Note that Harbor Freight always has $5.99 coupon for 10 pack $0.60 x 41% = 24.6 cents. I might have to give Makita a try. I have always purchased Harbor Freight's cutoff's because all other discs costs dollars per.
Great work. You put a lot of time and energy into your videos and it shows. Very professional.
Thank you!
All right! Always fair and unbiased testing and evaluations on this channel. Your mechanical test fixtures get it done! Off I go for price comparison on Amazon and Ebay! Thank you, Sir!!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Love these simple, straightforward tests.
Thank you
Seemingly simple. There's way more planning and time involved in these videos than I always thought there would be.
Once again. Shared with my friends on Facebook.
This sort of thing is what we (broke fabricators) need to know.
Thanks man. Another great video.
Thank you very much!
Love the new logo! :):) Keep up the awesome videos!
Thank you! I like your logo too!
Hahaha, logo pals! A fan once made me an 802 logo inside of a gear cog. Maybe I should switch. :P
@@802Garage Great minds think alike...especially when it comes to classic designs that never go out of style. :)
@@InJasonsGarage Hah for sure. I checked out your channel and subbed. :)
@@802Garage Same with yours, buddy!
I’m always amazed how you come up with all the different testing parameters. I know pure scientific testing is very difficult but you always come as close as possible outside a lab.
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm BTW, I wondered if the diamond wheels can be used with more force than the 'normal' cutoff wheels use/need? Could be that it will stand higher cutting force... just thinking.
Enough of these useful and informative videos, Run your mower on booze already
Gahaha! Yeah those were good content as well!
Nahhh, booze is for drinking or sipping. Well, I use a little whiskey on my steak while it's cooking but the rest is for drinking. With a splash of water, of course.
Little for the engine....little for the tester....little for the engine....little for the tester....
@@mikemead2315 You are correct, sir. For scientific comparison, of course.
Yup, if,,, you respect your liver.
GREAT cost analysis in the conclusion, would be useful to get $ to $ in the other products? Thanks for fine video- Need to get a Project Farm T-shirt, uniform blue/gray is OK but misses opportunity for additional marketing and cool logo?
Thank you very much! I'm working on t-shirts and hats. Thanks again
Check out demoranch he'll make t's and hats for you
@@ProjectFarm I recommend Bunker Branding
Just an FYI, Bunker Branding is Demolition Ranch's t-shirt business. Seems to be good stuff.
@@ProjectFarm would love a Project Farm t-shirt and hat. I definitely know what I would be getting for my brother in law and nephew next year for Christmas. They loved the Send It! Larry t-shirts I bought them lol
Awesome video! I have customers ask me this all the time.
Thank you!
One of the best channel out there! Kudos to you mate and your continual commitment to your viewers👍🏽 You’re the type of guy anyone could have great yarn and share a beer with around a camp fire. Ever come to Australia.. I’ll be the first to offer just that!
Thank you!
Can you test batteries in cold weather to see what battery performs the best when cold? I notice some perform better but how much power do you lose. Thanks love the videos
Thank you for the video idea!
Lithium AA's in the trail cameras in winter and temperature sensors in the freezer. All of the others lose voltage in the cold and don't perform well.
Man! I remember when you only had like 6k subs! I was here super early. Never once have I missed a video! Keep up the great work by good sir!
Thank you!
I would love to see you test the Dremel-type cutoff wheels, sanders, etc...
Thank you for the video idea!
They're great, but they break so easily!
@@kenmore01 Again down to quality, the stock cutting wheels i got with my dremel snapped near instantly after touching metal, some cheapo silverline wheel I bought a 30 pack for 4 bucks lasted an entire project with still usable material left and no snapping. I also bough a 6 pack of diamond wheels for 5 bucks but haven't received them yet to test
@@AntaresSQ01 Where did you buy the silverline wheels? That sounds great!
I know the stiffness of the cutoff wheels causes the issue. They are strong, but any sideways force makes then break.
Pretty sick of it, TBH. I prefer a metal cutoff wheel or many other options. The Dremel cutoff wheels are, in my opinion, cut off!!
@@kenmore01 As anticlimatic as it sounds... Ebay. I'm not sure if it will let me link it here but I'm in the UK so depending on where you live might not be available or have postage fees:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36Pc-ROTARY-CUTTING-DISCS-MANDREL-SET-Dremel-Craft-Tool-Mini-Cutting-Trimming/312527118672?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Whilst they are regular resin discs they are surprisingly durable and 30 for 4 bucks i can live with the occasional snapping (which is yet to happen) If this ebay listing is not available for you might wanna try just searching it up based on the picture. or something.
Best guy on youtube, deserves big respect from consumers and companies everywhere for his diligenta and honest product reviews
Thanks!
EXCELLENT WORK AGAIN! Just what I needed today. Thank You Again
You're very welcome!
I understand this is a lot of work, and you definitely do this type of unbiased testing better than most, but for a wheel that changes in diameter as it's used, I feel like 3 cuts per wheel and an average cut time would have been more telling. I would be willing to bet that some of the faster wearing wheels would slow down substantially on subsequent cuts . (I know this test happened months ago 😭, still working through the back catalogue)
Very true.
You should do an engine race. This race would consist of 2 engine inside of a large circle on a flat surface. Which ever engine vibrates it self out of the circle first wins.
Thank you for the video idea!
How about Tether cars with briggs/pred engines? :D ua-cam.com/video/61DUJ1KQ35E/v-deo.html
Yeah I guess this can be a which engine is smoother test. If you want the smoothest engine.
Your Mums HITACHI haha lel
Think about how much this channel might save an individual watching it over the course of a lifetime (in terms of time and money). Now multiply that by the number of people watching. Now multiply that by the average number of tool using friends that person passes the knowledge to. Outstanding.
Thanks for the feedback.
Awsome testing. Thanks for letting people know what they pay for. Just subscribe love these tests videos.
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Thank you for all of your hard work!
You are welcome!
Dang, that's impressive. Great job, and congrats on over half a million subs.
Thank you very much!
Dang dude, slowly been watching through your videos because I find them informative and very well made! Huge props, I'm a fan! In addition I appreciate that you report real units and not only freedom units.. ;)
Thanks so much!
They are all REAL units.
@@ProblemChild-xk7ix real as in scientific, SI-units.
Happy to see Makita made it into the testing. I belive they're one of the best especially when it comes to power tools.
Thank you! I'm really impressed with their cutoff wheel. I've used a bunch of them and they are a great product.
makita does make consistently good power tools, but its accessories arnt consistent, usually cheap Chinese quality, dont buy their drill bits or such, bosch saw blades, or B&D dewalt do consistently make decent accessories though
@@jusb1066 um what you saw there was accessories lol
@@DLTX1007 Consistent- Always good. Inconsistent/"aren't consistent"- Sometimes good sometimes bad.
@@DLTX1007 no it's a consumable.
This was a very helpful video! Thanks!
*video idea* I would love to see a comparison of different bits (carbide, diamond, spade, hole saw) drilling through tile. Which type works best and lasts the longest?
Thank you for the video idea!
Great video- it lured me into watching some of your other vids! Great stuff! Hey did you make the grinder holder or where can I get one? Thanks from Missouri!
Thank you very much! II made the grinder holder
Just as I was thinking 💭 about replacing my grinder blades I came across the best channel on UA-cam.. Thank you Projectfarm
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video, and very informative. Something that would be interesting to see would be the longer-term results of using these wheels -- say 3-4 cuts each. The reason being, the wheels that wore down faster will have less edge 'speed' as they cut through the material due to the reduced circumference. You did touch on the results of this factor... but my point is that if 'cutting fast' is one of the redeeming qualities of a wheel that wears fast, it may not be so true the more it wears down due to the lower edge speed. This is not a criticism, I'm just thinking out loud... I loved the effort to normalize all the tests with identical testing procedures. Nice job.
Thank you
I don't do shit around the house. Yet I watch every video of this guy.
Thank you very much!
billigerfusel shit shit shit shit
Lol
Makita is the way to go on tools and batteries second is Milwaukee then deWalt. ProjectFarm is an essential UA-cam Channel a must have. Thanks for awesome and informative videos.
Thank you!
Cannot beat Milwaukee for value. Makita is the best but costs too much.
I wish you could have included "Sait" brand cutoff wheels. I have used them on the job and they SEEMED to work and last very well. Thanks for doing what you do, the way you do it. It is informative and entertaining.
Great suggestion! Thank You!
and also do a test on all those really cheap e-bay wheels that are .40 -.60 cents a wheel..
I also came to say I wish you would have included Sait cutting disc as well.
Are you going to test the newer Hercules and Bauer grinding wheels from Harbor Freight?
Great recommendation. I'll do so if there's enough interest.
@@ProjectFarm Only idiots buy Hazard Fright offerings.
They are NOT Skookum
Good idea!
@@TheRoadhammer379 And Fud's opinion stinks like one...... Been using Harbor Freight for 15 years+. Still have a 10+ year old electric impact that actually out preformed a Snap On cordless impact. (That made the mechanic a bit red faced....Impact costing about $55 at the time beating a $350 snap on special).....
Stick to trolling Fudpacker.... Seems to be what you are good at.
Great test, again! How about bench grinder wheels.
I wish you could have tried the American made SAIT brand too
Also Pearl and Norton
Thank you for the video idea!
To add to that, I've no idea if you can get them in the US, but the best discs I've used are Flexovit, while not the fastest, they last wonderfully. So perhaps another brand to consider
Wow. I have a massive project and this helped me save time and money by having the best possible cut off wheel for my budget. Outstanding channel.
Thank you!
Would love to see a lubrication test using boric acid with motor oil I love your videos
Thank you for the video idea!
Will you make a list of your suggested products? I've been watching but not recording the information.
I need to do this soon. I never seem to find enough time. lol
Great video! I really wonder how different loads on the grinder would have affected the speed of cut and material loss, especially with the diamond wheel (maybe you'd just have to increase the load with the diamond wheel to make it cut considerably faster - I know, then you'd have to do the same with other wheels, but I don't think their increase in cutting speed with higher load would be linear (at a certain load the speed would have probably even decreased, due to formation of glazing on the standard wheels, but diamond wheel can probably take much more load as it can withstand higher temperatures and diamonds are also cooled by metal, which is a better heat conductor than just the standard wheel by itself, so it's harder for diamonds to become dull). Just my guess, maybe I'm wrong.
Great point. Thank you
I love your videos. Every one I have seen were excellent. Thank you. I sell abrasives daily, as I work at a welding supply. Abrasives are a science. It is way to complicated to detail in a comment, but I'd like to simplify enough to make something understandable. Aluminum oxide (A), zirconia (Z), and ceramic (C) are among the most popular abrasive mediums. A is the cheapest, Z is an upgrade and C is the most expensive. They all begin as sharp particles, bonded in a resin reinforcement to create their "style". A cuts well, but it is relatively soft, so each particle of abrasive will smooth out or blunt as it does its job of cutting. It requires wearing down, to expose new particles to continue the cut. Z is harder. As Z cuts, it fractures. This means the particles stay sharp and remove more material before wearing down to expose the next layer of particulate. C behaves like Z but us harder and does more work AND lasts longer. A is cheap and abundant, Z is more expensive than A but cheaper than C. C is the most expensive but works better than anything else out there, with the possible exception of the newest diamond technology. Now understand manufacturers need to compete on price and quality. Bigger manufacturers can (and do) "blend" abrasive particles to get good, better and best performance, as well they can offer cheap, more expensive and very expensive wheels to match whoever they are up against. It's not fair to say one manufacturer is better than another, especially if you are comparing someone's zirconia wheel against another's aluminum oxide wheel. If you can find a ceramic wheel from the least popular manufacturer, and compare it to an Aluminum oxide wheel from a giant like norton or 3M, that ceramic wheel is going to win. Is it fair to say brand "X" makes a better wheel than Norton or 3M? I think not. Just putting this out there so your viewers understand there is much more to consider than the brand. Oh, and please believe me when I say I kept this stupid simple because abrasives are an amazing science. The options available are staggering.
Do you hear the A-Team "build scene" music playing in your head when you put something like that together? I always do when I'm screwing around like that. It's a really cool setup you got there, very nice.
lol. I loved that show back in the 1980s! Great memories!
"I love it when a plan comes together."
@@Colorado_Native I love it IF one comes together!
@@lewiemcneely9143 True. After more than 20 years in the USAF our motto was, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Or, the one I liked was, "We have done so much with so little for so long, we are now planning on doing the impossible with nothing in no time."
@@Colorado_Native I was in the Army for 2 years, 9 months, 14 days and about 10 1/2 hours, plus or minus about 30 minutes and have driven trucks and operated heavy equipment going on 51 years and a painter said what I adopted a LONG time ago, Which was, 'Trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear without a silky sow.' And if that sounds hillbillyish, that's because it was/is!
Great video, well done! Could you tell us the expiry dates on the wheels (normally indicated on the centre ring or printed on the wheel itself)?
Expiry dates are extremely important. The resin used in all abrasive bonded wheels is an organic resin which deteriorates over time. According to EU, US and AU standards, expiry dates must be indicated on all wheels used for handheld application and should be equal to 3 years from the date of manufacturing. A wheel which has expired should not be used as you do not know how far the resin has deteriorated. It is quite variable, but you can lose up to 30% in durability and performance if a wheel is older than 3 years. Therefore always make sure you have the "freshest" wheel by checking how old it is and do not expect the same results from an older wheel.
Thumbs Up and wish you a good Monday.
Thank you and I wish you a great Monday as well.
@@ProjectFarm You are welcome
I went through a lot of cut off wheels and decided to try the Lennox diamond wheel. Used the diamond wheel for about a year (occasional use) and finally wore out the diamonds. I did buy a new one, but have found that using a hack saw was usually faster than using the angle grinder and a diamond wheel. I now only use the diamond wheel if I have very long straight cuts to make. I like the scientific way you do your testing keep it up, great video, thumbs up.
Great feedback. Thank you
Any chance of a new video where you test stuff not made for a task on how well it does the task?
(the brand stuff isn't quite that international...)
nails as drill, best way to hammer in a screw, asphalt as oil/fuel, 2x4 as cutter blade on lawn-mower e.t.c.
Or even some about how some mechanisms/mechanical stuff works.
Thank you for the video idea!
Nails as drills works really well in wood, probably not great in metal.
we used to substitute steel chains for mower blades on Gravely walk behind mowers we had a the nursery i worked in as a kid...it was a thick chain with links like 2 inches long...it was years before they told me that wasnt a stock item and they came with standard mower blades that broke right away and the chains ripped though brush better than any blade could and it didnt matter if you hit a rock and they did a decent job on grass
Next time measure the amps on the grinder.
Great recommendation!
Would you consider testing 18650 rechargeable battery's?, say chinese brands vs name brand eg ultrafire vs samsung.
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea!! I would like to see this myself too I've tested them and id like to see how they hold up under one of his tests!
Todd thanks again for an unparalleled video. Thanks to you Ive purchased many tools and attachments knowing they perform better than their peers. How I wish you’d get kickbacks for this stuff!
You are welcome! If you purchase through the link I post in the video description, I do get a little.
@@ProjectFarm good to know! Thank you
which condom is the best next please!
lmao
Trojan magnum...you get what you pay for, dont cheap out unless you really want kids or vd
I requested this!
Thank you!
No thank you @@ProjectFarm, Been using harbor freight and Makita blades. glad to see my money isn't a waste
Run an engine with both WD40 as the fuel and the oil lol
Thank you for the video idea!
Project Farm WD40 and duct tape, every handyman’s go to’s.
Just letting you know I went 5 years back to find this video before I made my purchase. Thank you AGAIN!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing!
But which wall works best... for you know hhhwhat
Thank you!
The Lennox blade I use on my circular saw, it does really well. Of course I use a bit more than 3lbs of pressure. The other cutting wheels you can feel them shredding as you cut.
As always, your videos are awesome! Very informative. Thanks for your time and effort in helping us make more informed decisions on the everyday tasks.
You are welcome!
I agree with Bobby Jones. How about a video comparing the cutoff discs you can get at your local welding shop? I use Norton Blue Fire and would like to see how it compares to the other LWS brands such as 3M, SAIT, and others.
Great recommendation! Thank you
I searched for this video and watched it for the content because your tests seem pretty fair. Nice job. Strong recommend.
Thank you!
I know this comment is a year late but I just had a HF cut off wheel explode and cause me a trip to the ER and some stitches.
NEVER AGAIN! So glad my kids weren't in the shop at that moment! Thanks PF, you put out great content, only wish I'd seen this earlier!
Sorry to hear that!
I've been using a Lenox wheel lately and anecdotally I can say it's awesome. It may cut slower in your tests but the one wheel has lasted me the last 2 months where I would've used probably 3 or 4 regular abrasive wheels.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video, my co worker and I where just having this discussion on which would last the longest, well you just solved the debate! Surprised on the diamond wheel how slow it cut. Where from Michigan so we use alot of wheels from Praxair gas, but make many stops at Home Depot Lowes Menards etc, now we know. Great videos buddy, keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Will be recommending Makita and Diablo to people, for sure! Thank you for the video, always a real treat while filling in on some weekend overnights at work - don't worry, I got all my primary work done already :)
Awesome! Thank you!
cutting a cast iron tub. Used a wheel in one cut lol. Came here before heading to the store. Your channel is a great resource for us new to powertools usage. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Great work as always! I would definitely like to see round two. I have been a welder for over 25 years and would like you to also use our industry standards. My go to is always the Walter zip cut there are many others including Norton and 3m. Thanks for the great channel!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I have watched many cutoff wheel comparison videos and they all lack any type of scientific structure to their tests. This channel on the other hand is absolutely perfect in his analysis, as always. Whenever you want to see a "REAL" test on a tool (or other devices), this must be your first (and likely, only) stop!
Thanks so much!
Love that Rube Goldberg setup. I had the same edger frame and now I wish I still had it. Nice test, great results, best test I've seen.
Thanks 👍