Grandma just gave me my first power tool. First up- replace the blade. Thanks for the great video! First cut is for a cedar stake to pot a plant with. 👍
What I neglected to say was it wasn’t the cheapest, it was in sale. They said they would have it in stock but didn’t (I went back 3xs) so they sold me the next higher saw for the lower price. It doesn’t do what your BD saw did. It put a DeWalt blade on it from the start. This was a good video especially for new wood workers as well as shade tree carpenters. I expected to see you throw the original blade like a frisbee. Again great video. You have a good presentation style.
Bought a black&decker circular saw 12 years or so ago. I've remodeled much of our home with it and edged alot of live edge oak,maple,and tulip poplar that I've milled with my Alaskan mill. Alot of that live edge wood was 8ft long and up to 2" thick. Its held up well and aside from me losing the wrench it works like new. I bought a 1993 skil mag77 at a pawnshop last fall and put a 25ft cord on it,new brushes and handle on it. For $100 I've got a saw thatll probably outlast me and powers through everything with style. The 25ft long cord is the best thing you can do to a powertool. I just coil the cord down into a 5 gallon bucket and set the saw on top. If I need the saw I just carry the bucket.
12 years ago Black & Decker we’re best in class for power tools. Nowadays they’ve regressed to beat the bottom of the pack. The company is still huge and makes money because of their other brands. People don’t know that they own a lot of other brands but the black and decker name is now a budget tool.
Kind of surprised the cheapest saw you could find was actually a name brand. Wouldn't have thought that. Excellent evidence on how a quality blade makes all the difference.
My dad bought me a little Woodhawk when I first got married back in 1991. Still works. I was working on a job a few months ago and one of the guys dropped my Porter Cable, bending and breaking it all to pcs. I drug out that old woodhawk, put a new blade on it and it still cuts good. I built a house and a couple of barns with it years ago and been sitting collecting dust except to cut tin for years. Don't get me wrong I like newer more powerful stuff, and bought me another PC, but you can get by with a whole lot less.
I had the same happen to one of my blades, it was a tct blade but so dull it just got really hot and warped like yours about 3/4" . But when I stopped cutting it would cool and go straight again. New blade and cut perfect and a lot quieter. Great video.
My first 7-1/4" circular saw was a Black & Decker. That saw, I used for the next 30 years plus, albeit I purchased it long before B&D merged with Stanley. This saw is now 40+ years old and it still cuts with the original blade that came with it. Because of using the B&D for most of my life, I have taken the attitude that those angle marks are only there for show and should not be depended on, on any saw. Go ahead, try cutting an accurate 45 degree miter for a frame with it. I recently replaced my other circular saws with the purchase of a Kobalt 7-1/4" saw because I liked the way it looked and felt. The blade that came with it was an ultra thin general purpose blade which was my only concern about it. when I laid into some plywood with it, I was really impressed. I got a nice clean, straight cut with it. For $68 I was impressed. Might I suggest that the blade that came with that saw is only an 18 tooth course rip cut blade. If it is ultra thin also, then that's the reason you got burn marks doing a cross cut and the blade wandered as it expanded and warped while over heating. Would I buy B & D today? Probably not; only if they were giving them away for a few cents on the dollar.
I use a circular saw that was $29.99 that works fine. The secret... it's a Skilsaw brand, bought for my b'day in 1981! Bought a new blade for it last year, a Diablo. Thought the saw was about to give up the ghost but nope it was the blade. Yes, I have replaced the blade a few times over years but this last blade makes it cut better than ever!
Did a second resin pour and found there was a screw hole or some gap as half the resin leaked out trying to still salvage it now, enjoyed your live stream the other day
So, I have a cheap skil saw (bc beginner) and kept bogging when cutting thru pallets and wondering what I was doing wrong lol. So imma get a new blade and see if that helps
Everything about that saw is minimal (bearings, motor, laser, etc.), but if someone uses it once in a while to break down material, it will do it's job, and it is basically disposable.
I bought the same saw from home depot. It ruined a few of my 2x6. I return the saw asap. I didn't know it was because the stock blade was the source of the problem. I bought a makita circular saw and it was amazing. The stock makita blade was fine for ripping 2x6.
I’d bought a craftsman awhile back that seems to be comparable. It’ll do but of course eventually an upgrade may be necessary. It would be cool to see you do a build series on some of your stuff using more basic and/or cheap tools like this just to really show you can start with what you have.
I don’t have a table saw yet and I know everything can be done with the circular, jig saw, and miter I have but it seems like so many of you guys on UA-cam stick to your table saws on builds. (Which why not use the tool for the job you have)
@@TallDad610 I had always heard that a table saw was the "heart of the shop" before I got one. I didn't understand why that was. But they really are. They aren't "essential" to build things but they make things much easier. Which is why I wanted one and saved for the Delta that I got. Didn't want to buy one that would need upgrading in a year. But I've built a lot of projects with just a circular saw and drills. That's how I started and worked that way for a while before getting a table saw.
I've been looking at the universal track systems for circ saws and some of them look pretty good. But the really interesting ones are a pain in the butt to mount to the saw. It's starting to make sense to buy one of the more complicated tracks and just keep a dedicated saw set up with it. Not sure how I'll go, but I'm TOTALLY sold on investing in blades now.
Stanley Black and Decker owns Porter Cable , Dewalt and Craftsman and Black and Decker being the budget brand. There’s a tool for every job depending on your budget and skill level. In most cases tools don’t make a better woodworker , time, patience , practice ,trial and error and knowledge. No matter what your skill level is of woodworking we can all learn from each other.
I’ve never had any issues out of dewalt anything your more then welcome to convince me other wise I did however get a festool sander but I have a delta table saw all my power tools r dewalt ( drills, planer, palm router, circular saw, and jig saw). And my band saw pi’s an older porter cable and I used my brothers powermatic and I like mine I think it’s comfort and I’m use to to
@@coreywalker2656 Hi Corey I was not complaining about Dewalt I have the DW735x and the Dewalt 12” sliding compound miter saw they are awesome. Tools are like any commodity you get what you pay for , if I was a professional carpenter or handyman Milwaukee or Mikita would be my choice. I do have a Mikita drill driver and power sander they have out lasted my old craftsman tools. The biggest complaint about Dewalt is the batteries, however the brushless Dewalt’s are better as the don’t run the battery down as fast as the non brushless. What I was getting at Black and Decker is the budget brand not Dewalt however Porter Cable and Craftsman are not the same as they were 20 years ago. Keep the fingers away from the blade 😂👍🏻
Absolutely correct! Tools don’t make a better woodworker, but knowing if the tool is the problem or the person using it is critical to overcoming obstacles. Like the cheap blade in this video cutting all wonky. If you know cheap blades do that, you can be more confident in your skills.
Way to come up fellow, love seeing the growth. I did the clamps on my shelves too, make some super easy clamp racks for your wall behind you, it'll clear up a lot of space!
Well, Matt! I think this is a great indication for the question I asked about burning the other day on IG. My CMT blade will be here tomorrow, so I’m really excited to slap that blade on the table saw when it gets here…!
I have seen others use the hart line up and are impressed by it.I myself use a Matebo (Hatachi) corded circular saw with a spyder brand blade and it works real well. Picked it up at Lowes for under $100 bucks. Impress with Spyder blades...good prices.
@@moosewerks6646 I've heard some good things about that HART line up which was why I suggested it. I don't NEED one right now but if the drill is ever on clearance I've already told myself I'd pick it up just to have it in the house so wouldn't have to go to the shop to get a drill just to hang a shelf or what not in the house. I also think HART could end up with some interesting things with it's Walmart partnership like why not have a household vacuum that runs on a HART battery? From the garage to the law and even inside the house... one battery. Seems like a pretty smart move to me and all affordable for the general average consumer.
Great video never thought about changing the blades my saws came with but thinking it’s could be why some of my cuts are a bit off. Next upgrades to garage workshop new saw blades all around thanks Matt love the videos keep them coming I learn more from you then anyone else you’re easy to understand stand thanks
Paid $29 for my first circular saw from harbor freight. It served me well until I got my dewalt. I think the blade definitely makes the biggest impact with these
This has nothing with this review, but Once I discovered left side blades on circular saws, it was a game changer for me. I hated having to use circular saws before that.
I am left handed so I prefer right side blade. That way I can see the blade while I cut with my left. I actually don't have too much trouble using my right hand on a saw though, so I guess I would tend to use my right hand on a left side blade.
Next tool try the WEN 6 1/2” Track saw that’s $105 or the $135 with oshlun blade only thing is it doesn’t come with tracks but powertec, makita and festool tracks work with this saw as long as you buy the powertec festool/makita style tracks… I really would love to see an in-depth review for this item
For some reason I never purchased black and decker tools. Off the subject Matt let us know when you get your new shirts out that you mentioned on live edge last Tuesday.
He's definitely right about the blade! I LEARNED the hard way.I have the exact same saw and I'm a huge black and decker fan( were the only tools I my house growing up or knew) Anyways at first I was pretty distraught see how poor the performance was with this saw in you video. I actually have the same saw and love it, but I've only ever used to to cut 2x4 up to 2x8 or cross cut 3/4 sections and had no issue, then I tried to rip a solid core door for a project and basically wrecked my project because the blade IS EXACTLY as bad as you said it was. I didn't wanna believe it but it's TRUE. I managed to salvage the project and make some adjustments switching out the blade with a 24 Ryobi blade and it made a night and day difference. I'm a newer wood worker/builder and I didn't wanna believe I but ITS HUGE the type of blade can make any saw either a hero or your worst enemy! Thanks for showing this!
Good video. Do you think the poor performance of their blade is because it is an 18 tooth blade and then you replaced it with a 40 tooth blade? I am sure the included blade is poor quality. I still cannot figure out how you cut that crooked line on the plywood.
Way way off topic. I mean way off topic. I watched all of your videos and thought to myself “hey you can do that”. I went to Home Depot got some 1x4s for a project. I did a glue up and they warped to heck. Do you let your lumber sit for weeks before working with it or buy it and use it??
I just started following your channel a few days ago, and I'm loving your projects. It has given me the push I needed to get back into doing some woodworking for some side money. I saw on a video from a few months ago that you use prestain. Do you prefer oil or water base?
@@731Woodworks when I was at Lowe's a couple of hours ago, they had an oil and a water based prestain, which is why I asked. I've had some experience painting with oil based paints and using polyurethane and am not a fan. I figure it would be a personal preference but thought I'd ask. Thank you and God bless!
I got this yesterday from Amazon India for approx 53.5 US dollar equivalent 😅 . Makes terrible noise and a grinding noise too when coming to a halt. But I got 2 x 36 T Teeth blade.
On the subject of cheap tools...I bought a Hypertough jigsaw from Walmart for a quick project away from home and it caught on fire in my hand. I probably won't give them another shot.
For the start of my journey and with a view of having a compact tool I can handle, I've got a Galax Pro cordless circular saw that came with a couple of their blades. Having watched this video and yet to try with a different brand blade, I blame myself for stalling the saw, never square cuts or straight line for that matter😱 so maybe it is the blade after all 😝🤣🤭
Personally, I wouldn't recommend a saw as cheap as the B&D. But, ho hay, if you really are on a right budget, and only do the odd bit of diy, well okay. I have to say, though, I was really shocked at the degree to which that puppy wandered on the plywood cut! I have, in the past, purchased and used some pretty cheap blades, but you absolutely do get what you pay for when it comes to woodworking tools. Thanks for sharing!
Though people are selling those decent little corded Ryobis all over the internet for less than the B&D - I'd probably trust that more (I used to use one of those Ryobis and they're honestly really powerful and great with a $5 Diablo blade)
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Using an 18 tooth blade then comparing it to a 40 tooth blade isn't really a fair comparison. If it were the B&D 18 tooth and CMT 18 tooth blade, that would be a fairer competition. I've had a B&D circular saw for about 20 years and, like you said, it's cut just about anything you could ever want to cut in a home shop, but I have used better blades, and changed out for plywood or finer cuts using a greater tooth count blade.
A good blade on that saw and it'll work completely different than it does from the box. Been using a $20 B&D for 25 years. My Delta tools are of the B&D era as well before they were bought out from Stanley/B&D. Remember, Stanley/B&D owns Dewalt, Porter Cable, Craftsman, and others.
Nice job ramping up the production value of your videos, Matt. The text overlays are on point, and dialing down the volume when the saw was running was a nice touch also. Yes - some of us do notice things like this. Next level achieved, bud. Looking great!
I think the wavy cut on the plywood is a combination of the bad blade and the fact that the wood wasn’t fully supported on inside causing the wood to bounce as the saw was pushed on it
It absolutely played a role, he was ripping thin stock with an 18T blade. 18T is for rough framing or thick stock ripping. Switching to a 40T CMT is not an apples to apples comparison but it is a fantastic combination blade. It’s like comparing an electric golf cart to a Tesla for your morning commute. Will they both get you to work? Yes, but one was actually designed for the task.
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So the saw itself was acceptable but the blade wasn't. The stock blade with my Ryobi One+ 6-in. Circ is fine for dimensional lumber but sux big time when breaking down plywood, so I bought a Diablo blade jusr for that.
The base of these saws is too weakly attached, it flexes ( not saying the blade doesn't too) . I can twist my saw on the base by probably 5 degrees. The good part is I ended up using my Dad's 1982 "skil' saw. Solid as a rock
You should hear yourself in 2x speed! But it went about how I figured, the saw was capable enough, with the right blade on it. It should never be used with the cheap blade they send it with.
Oddly enough most cord operated saws don't have the safety on the trigger, but most battery operated do I'm not sure why, I guess because you are more mobile with a battery operated.
I don't think the cheap blade is the reason of those huge curves. If it was the blade, then the blade is moving perpedicular to it's rotation and that means the blade was not tighten well enough. The cheap blade was responsible for those burn marks though
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I am from Sheffield, England, descended from several generations of knife and tool makers - Trust me, the quality of the blade is everything! :)
Yes it does
I just purchased a vintage honing rod from Sheffield here in the states. Is Sheffield just a tool hotspot? 😅
I am so glad you switched blades to give a tool a legitimate chance. Great video and content as usual
Thank you!
Grandma just gave me my first power tool. First up- replace the blade. Thanks for the great video! First cut is for a cedar stake to pot a plant with. 👍
I got a Ryobi saw to use with my Keegan rip fence. No waves.
What I neglected to say was it wasn’t the cheapest, it was in sale. They said they would have it in stock but didn’t (I went back 3xs) so they sold me the next higher saw for the lower price. It doesn’t do what your BD saw did. It put a DeWalt blade on it from the start.
This was a good video especially for new wood workers as well as shade tree carpenters. I expected to see you throw the original blade like a frisbee. Again great video. You have a good presentation style.
It's crazy how much a good blade makes the difference! Great work!
For sure
Bought a black&decker circular saw 12 years or so ago. I've remodeled much of our home with it and edged alot of live edge oak,maple,and tulip poplar that I've milled with my Alaskan mill. Alot of that live edge wood was 8ft long and up to 2" thick. Its held up well and aside from me losing the wrench it works like new. I bought a 1993 skil mag77 at a pawnshop last fall and put a 25ft cord on it,new brushes and handle on it. For $100 I've got a saw thatll probably outlast me and powers through everything with style. The 25ft long cord is the best thing you can do to a powertool. I just coil the cord down into a 5 gallon bucket and set the saw on top. If I need the saw I just carry the bucket.
heck yeah, longer cords are great
12 years ago Black & Decker we’re best in class for power tools. Nowadays they’ve regressed to beat the bottom of the pack. The company is still huge and makes money because of their other brands. People don’t know that they own a lot of other brands but the black and decker name is now a budget tool.
Thanks for this. I bought a midrange saw but a good blade after watching. Cutting tubafours for a repair on Mom's house, the cuts were clean and fast.
Kind of surprised the cheapest saw you could find was actually a name brand. Wouldn't have thought that. Excellent evidence on how a quality blade makes all the difference.
When I started looking I was actually thinking I could find one cheaper than this but not so.
An old carpenter once told me that a power saw is only as good as the blade on it. 'Nuff said.
Finding your channel has been one of the best things I've stumbled on.
I appreciate that! 👊
My dad bought me a little Woodhawk when I first got married back in 1991. Still works. I was working on a job a few months ago and one of the guys dropped my Porter Cable, bending and breaking it all to pcs. I drug out that old woodhawk, put a new blade on it and it still cuts good. I built a house and a couple of barns with it years ago and been sitting collecting dust except to cut tin for years. Don't get me wrong I like newer more powerful stuff, and bought me another PC, but you can get by with a whole lot less.
I had the same happen to one of my blades, it was a tct blade but so dull it just got really hot and warped like yours about 3/4" . But when I stopped cutting it would cool and go straight again. New blade and cut perfect and a lot quieter. Great video.
My first 7-1/4" circular saw was a Black & Decker. That saw, I used for the next 30 years plus, albeit I purchased it long before B&D merged with Stanley. This saw is now 40+ years old and it still cuts with the original blade that came with it. Because of using the B&D for most of my life, I have taken the attitude that those angle marks are only there for show and should not be depended on, on any saw. Go ahead, try cutting an accurate 45 degree miter for a frame with it. I recently replaced my other circular saws with the purchase of a Kobalt 7-1/4" saw because I liked the way it looked and felt. The blade that came with it was an ultra thin general purpose blade which was my only concern about it. when I laid into some plywood with it, I was really impressed. I got a nice clean, straight cut with it. For $68 I was impressed.
Might I suggest that the blade that came with that saw is only an 18 tooth course rip cut blade. If it is ultra thin also, then that's the reason you got burn marks doing a cross cut and the blade wandered as it expanded and warped while over heating. Would I buy B & D today? Probably not; only if they were giving them away for a few cents on the dollar.
i own a craftsman and it works great. gotta start somewhere...
NOTICED THE ORIGINAL SAW BLADE IS 18 TOOTH. THAT'S RATED FOR DEMOLITION SO YOU CAN'T EXPECT MUCH OF IT IF IT DOESN'T CUT THIN PLYWOOD OR PINE PERFECT.
MY CAPS LOCK IS STUCK ON....
I'd love to see more videos like this! quite fun. thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have this saw and the Kreg rip guide but couldn't get the shoe onto the Black & Decker saw. I guess I'll try again... with a new blade
I use a circular saw that was $29.99 that works fine.
The secret... it's a Skilsaw brand, bought for my b'day in 1981!
Bought a new blade for it last year, a Diablo. Thought the saw was about to give up the ghost but nope it was the blade. Yes, I have replaced the blade a few times over years but this last blade makes it cut better than ever!
My cheap Ryobi had a similar issue with wobbly cuts. Replaced the blade with a Diablo and it was night and day, just like this
May have to get abetter blade for my cheap ryobi
Did a second resin pour and found there was a screw hole or some gap as half the resin leaked out trying to still salvage it now, enjoyed your live stream the other day
thank you
Great video. I would love to see you review the cheapest drill press, band saw, and jointer. You know now that your big time lol.
Great suggestion!
So, I have a cheap skil saw (bc beginner) and kept bogging when cutting thru pallets and wondering what I was doing wrong lol. So imma get a new blade and see if that helps
Everything about that saw is minimal (bearings, motor, laser, etc.), but if someone uses it once in a while to break down material, it will do it's job, and it is basically disposable.
I bought the same saw from home depot. It ruined a few of my 2x6. I return the saw asap. I didn't know it was because the stock blade was the source of the problem. I bought a makita circular saw and it was amazing. The stock makita blade was fine for ripping 2x6.
Just curious what size is your garage. Also great review
Approximately 20x20
I’d bought a craftsman awhile back that seems to be comparable. It’ll do but of course eventually an upgrade may be necessary. It would be cool to see you do a build series on some of your stuff using more basic and/or cheap tools like this just to really show you can start with what you have.
Thanks for the idea.
I don’t have a table saw yet and I know everything can be done with the circular, jig saw, and miter I have but it seems like so many of you guys on UA-cam stick to your table saws on builds. (Which why not use the tool for the job you have)
@@TallDad610 I had always heard that a table saw was the "heart of the shop" before I got one. I didn't understand why that was. But they really are. They aren't "essential" to build things but they make things much easier. Which is why I wanted one and saved for the Delta that I got. Didn't want to buy one that would need upgrading in a year. But I've built a lot of projects with just a circular saw and drills. That's how I started and worked that way for a while before getting a table saw.
I've been looking at the universal track systems for circ saws and some of them look pretty good. But the really interesting ones are a pain in the butt to mount to the saw. It's starting to make sense to buy one of the more complicated tracks and just keep a dedicated saw set up with it. Not sure how I'll go, but I'm TOTALLY sold on investing in blades now.
Stanley Black and Decker owns Porter Cable , Dewalt and Craftsman and Black and Decker being the budget brand. There’s a tool for every job depending on your budget and skill level. In most cases tools don’t make a better woodworker , time, patience , practice ,trial and error and knowledge. No matter what your skill level is of woodworking we can all learn from each other.
I remember when Porter Cable was industrial level woodworking tools. They use to make a 3½ hp router that would cut like a shaper.
I’ve never had any issues out of dewalt anything your more then welcome to convince me other wise I did however get a festool sander but I have a delta table saw all my power tools r dewalt ( drills, planer, palm router, circular saw, and jig saw). And my band saw pi’s an older porter cable and I used my brothers powermatic and I like mine I think it’s comfort and I’m use to to
@@coreywalker2656 Hi Corey I was not complaining about Dewalt I have the DW735x and the Dewalt 12” sliding compound miter saw they are awesome. Tools are like any commodity you get what you pay for , if I was a professional carpenter or handyman Milwaukee or Mikita would be my choice. I do have a Mikita drill driver and power sander they have out lasted my old craftsman tools. The biggest complaint about Dewalt is the batteries, however the brushless Dewalt’s are better as the don’t run the battery down as fast as the non brushless. What I was getting at Black and Decker is the budget brand not Dewalt however Porter Cable and Craftsman are not the same as they were 20 years ago. Keep the fingers away from the blade 😂👍🏻
Absolutely correct! Tools don’t make a better woodworker, but knowing if the tool is the problem or the person using it is critical to overcoming obstacles. Like the cheap blade in this video cutting all wonky. If you know cheap blades do that, you can be more confident in your skills.
Way to come up fellow, love seeing the growth. I did the clamps on my shelves too, make some super easy clamp racks for your wall behind you, it'll clear up a lot of space!
Well, Matt! I think this is a great indication for the question I asked about burning the other day on IG. My CMT blade will be here tomorrow, so I’m really excited to slap that blade on the table saw when it gets here…!
You'll love em
And like it?
That comes with a live edge blade. Pretty fancy
lol
I know someone mentioned Hypetough but be interesting to take a full run at the HART line up: Circular saw, drill, impact...
Thank you 4321
I have seen others use the hart line up and are impressed by it.I myself use a Matebo (Hatachi) corded circular saw with a spyder brand blade and it works real well. Picked it up at Lowes for under $100 bucks. Impress with Spyder blades...good prices.
@@moosewerks6646 Nice
@@moosewerks6646 I've heard some good things about that HART line up which was why I suggested it. I don't NEED one right now but if the drill is ever on clearance I've already told myself I'd pick it up just to have it in the house so wouldn't have to go to the shop to get a drill just to hang a shelf or what not in the house. I also think HART could end up with some interesting things with it's Walmart partnership like why not have a household vacuum that runs on a HART battery? From the garage to the law and even inside the house... one battery. Seems like a pretty smart move to me and all affordable for the general average consumer.
I have a few hart tools. They are good, never had an issue with them.
Wow!! I need to get me a Diablo blade once my dewalts wear out!! Awesome video Mighty Matt!! Thank you for the content!!
Thank you
Just amazing what a new blade will do, thank you for the review. Good for DIY
Thanks for watching!
Loved this video Matt. “Woodworking tools for the common man” is your next series.
Thank you
Check the B&D box: maybe they sent to you wandering-blade/wave-action blade option. lol.
Great video never thought about changing the blades my saws came with but thinking it’s could be why some of my cuts are a bit off. Next upgrades to garage workshop new saw blades all around thanks Matt love the videos keep them coming I learn more from you then anyone else you’re easy to understand stand thanks
Thank you
I don't know about the saw moving with the kreg but it helps to use the guide on the table side not on the side that is sagging
hi lol,litter bin is only place for this saw,good luck in the next videos, Hi from Slovakia
Paid $29 for my first circular saw from harbor freight. It served me well until I got my dewalt. I think the blade definitely makes the biggest impact with these
This has nothing with this review, but Once I discovered left side blades on circular saws, it was a game changer for me. I hated having to use circular saws before that.
I am left handed so I prefer right side blade. That way I can see the blade while I cut with my left. I actually don't have too much trouble using my right hand on a saw though, so I guess I would tend to use my right hand on a left side blade.
Thanks! Nice review. The blades almost always make the saw.
Yes they do
Next tool try the WEN 6 1/2” Track saw that’s $105 or the $135 with oshlun blade only thing is it doesn’t come with tracks but powertec, makita and festool tracks work with this saw as long as you buy the powertec festool/makita style tracks… I really would love to see an in-depth review for this item
Man, I thought I was the only dinosaur on the planet using a Master Mechanic circular saw 😵🦣
Ha! 👊🏻
For some reason I never purchased black and decker tools. Off the subject Matt let us know when you get your new shirts out that you mentioned on live edge last Tuesday.
Will do. In the works along with the cups
HAY MAT .I HAD TO COME CHECK OUT YOUR SHOW .LOVE IT FROM DOUG
Thank you
What a great deal on those blades! Thanks ^^
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cheap tool with good blade usually does the trick
Yep
It is mostly only on battery powered saws that have the safety you are referring to
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That is not true my corded Skil saw has a safety feature like that
@@jamesnichols7583 MOST sorry
He's definitely right about the blade! I LEARNED the hard way.I have the exact same saw and I'm a huge black and decker fan( were the only tools I my house growing up or knew)
Anyways at first I was pretty distraught see how poor the performance was with this saw in you video. I actually have the same saw and love it, but I've only ever used to to cut 2x4 up to 2x8 or cross cut 3/4 sections and had no issue, then I tried to rip a solid core door for a project and basically wrecked my project because the blade IS EXACTLY as bad as you said it was. I didn't wanna believe it but it's TRUE.
I managed to salvage the project and make some adjustments switching out the blade with a 24 Ryobi blade and it made a night and day difference. I'm a newer wood worker/builder and I didn't wanna believe I but ITS HUGE the type of blade can make any saw either a hero or your worst enemy!
Thanks for showing this!
Enjoyed the review and look forward to seeing a Cheap Tools series! Looks like the saw has potential but the blade should go to the trash!
Thanks 👍
Matt- maybe you could compare cheaper squares and angle finding devices vs better and best.
So.... is the fly ok? Did it come with the saw?
I'm sorry to report that Mr. Fly didn't make it.
@@731Woodworks well that's gonna bug me all night
@@BroRiv We may have to hold a service for him in the next video?
Good video. Do you think the poor performance of their blade is because it is an 18 tooth blade and then you replaced it with a 40 tooth blade? I am sure the included blade is poor quality. I still cannot figure out how you cut that crooked line on the plywood.
Possible. But the blade itself "felt" low quality
@@731Woodworks I am sure it is very low quality. At that price point I would not expect a good blade
Way way off topic. I mean way off topic. I watched all of your videos and thought to myself “hey you can do that”. I went to Home Depot got some 1x4s for a project. I did a glue up and they warped to heck. Do you let your lumber sit for weeks before working with it or buy it and use it??
I try to buy from my local lumber yard when I can. Big box store lumber seems to have more moisture in it for some reason.
I just started following your channel a few days ago, and I'm loving your projects. It has given me the push I needed to get back into doing some woodworking for some side money.
I saw on a video from a few months ago that you use prestain. Do you prefer oil or water base?
I use oil based stains for most projects. I believe the pre-stain is oil based also.
@@731Woodworks when I was at Lowe's a couple of hours ago, they had an oil and a water based prestain, which is why I asked.
I've had some experience painting with oil based paints and using polyurethane and am not a fan. I figure it would be a personal preference but thought I'd ask.
Thank you and God bless!
If you use a water based stain, you’ll want the water based pre-stain. Likewise oil for oil as oil and water don’t normally mix.
@@Damon_Barber thanks. I don't know why I didn't think of that 🤦🏻♂️
I’m a CMT fan,haven’t purchased a bad product from CMT.
I got this yesterday from Amazon India for approx 53.5 US dollar equivalent 😅 .
Makes terrible noise and a grinding noise too when coming to a halt.
But I got 2 x 36 T
Teeth blade.
Review your Bessey clamps and all the other clamps you have in your shop.
what are your thoughts on the bauer brand from harbor freight
I haven't used them. I hear a lot of people like them though
On the subject of cheap tools...I bought a Hypertough jigsaw from Walmart for a quick project away from home and it caught on fire in my hand. I probably won't give them another shot.
yikes
For the start of my journey and with a view of having a compact tool I can handle, I've got a Galax Pro cordless circular saw that came with a couple of their blades. Having watched this video and yet to try with a different brand blade, I blame myself for stalling the saw, never square cuts or straight line for that matter😱 so maybe it is the blade after all 😝🤣🤭
Personally, I wouldn't recommend a saw as cheap as the B&D. But, ho hay, if you really are on a right budget, and only do the odd bit of diy, well okay. I have to say, though, I was really shocked at the degree to which that puppy wandered on the plywood cut! I have, in the past, purchased and used some pretty cheap blades, but you absolutely do get what you pay for when it comes to woodworking tools. Thanks for sharing!
Though people are selling those decent little corded Ryobis all over the internet for less than the B&D - I'd probably trust that more (I used to use one of those Ryobis and they're honestly really powerful and great with a $5 Diablo blade)
Where are you purchasing the CMT table saw blades? . I’d like to try one. Thanks
I buy them from TayTools.com (link in description). You can get 10% off using code 731CMT10 there.
Thanks I’ll give them a try.
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Using an 18 tooth blade then comparing it to a 40 tooth blade isn't really a fair comparison. If it were the B&D 18 tooth and CMT 18 tooth blade, that would be a fairer competition. I've had a B&D circular saw for about 20 years and, like you said, it's cut just about anything you could ever want to cut in a home shop, but I have used better blades, and changed out for plywood or finer cuts using a greater tooth count blade.
A good blade on that saw and it'll work completely different than it does from the box. Been using a $20 B&D for 25 years. My Delta tools are of the B&D era as well before they were bought out from Stanley/B&D. Remember, Stanley/B&D owns Dewalt, Porter Cable, Craftsman, and others.
And assuming if you bought your Delta prior to 2019, it's a Stanly/B&D tool
Nice job ramping up the production value of your videos, Matt. The text overlays are on point, and dialing down the volume when the saw was running was a nice touch also. Yes - some of us do notice things like this. Next level achieved, bud. Looking great!
Thank you 👊🏻
Are CMT blades better than Diablo?
On a circular saw, I think they are very comparable.
I think the wavy cut on the plywood is a combination of the bad blade and the fact that the wood wasn’t fully supported on inside causing the wood to bounce as the saw was pushed on it
Naw, it was the blade
It absolutely played a role, he was ripping thin stock with an 18T blade. 18T is for rough framing or thick stock ripping. Switching to a 40T CMT is not an apples to apples comparison but it is a fantastic combination blade. It’s like comparing an electric golf cart to a Tesla for your morning commute. Will they both get you to work? Yes, but one was actually designed for the task.
Matt you should do standup comedy!
lol, why is that?
@@731Woodworks Because you make woodworking very entertaining and funny.
After you get enough of the cheapest tools you can do a “cheapest tools build” my oh my the content you have before you now!
lol
That’s a great idea for a beginner series.
The cheap circular saw I have the shoe/foot bends easy if you put pressure on it. Makes a curve if you can't keep consistent pressure, super annoying.
I laughed out loud when you cut the plywood. For a moment I thought you had switched to a jig saw as a joke.
lol
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Thank you
That Master Mechanic needs it own shelf/display kind of like when people frame the first dollar their business made.
lol good idea
😂😂😂
Are you sure that you didn't use a jig saw for that cut?
You got a new sub bro
Thank you!
So the saw itself was acceptable but the blade wasn't. The stock blade with my Ryobi One+ 6-in. Circ is fine for dimensional lumber but sux big time when breaking down plywood, so I bought a Diablo blade jusr for that.
A powerful car is only as good as the tire it sits on. Circular saws are kind of like that. But man, I did not expect the stock blade to be THAT bad
lol yeah it was terrible !
they are out of the blade lol you made them some money good for you and them
lol
The base of these saws is too weakly attached, it flexes ( not saying the blade doesn't too) . I can twist my saw on the base by probably 5 degrees. The good part is I ended up using my Dad's 1982 "skil' saw. Solid as a rock
Porter cable PCE300.
Diablo blades rule.
They are good
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You should hear yourself in 2x speed! But it went about how I figured, the saw was capable enough, with the right blade on it. It should never be used with the cheap blade they send it with.
I hear me at 2 and 3x speed a lot because I do that in editing lol
Router bits
I got a skilsaw and its garbage paid 99.00 for it from lowes they used to be good saws ive got a 1980s makita that runs like new it was my dads .
They don't make em like they used to
Trying to figure out how on earth you got curves, even with a bad blade. Bizarre!
Menards has one for $17.
Oddly enough most cord operated saws don't have the safety on the trigger, but most battery operated do I'm not sure why, I guess because you are more mobile with a battery operated.
Without the safety, a battery operated saw could be inadvertently turned on in a tool bag- that won’t happen with a corded saw
@@BassadorWoodworking yeah I kinda figured as much, probably a good idea, I typically take my battery off before storage but still good thinking
How about the cheapest drill from Walmart hypetough drill
thanks for the idea
Walmart does let return it so keep your receipt you more that likely will need it
$38 for saw...$20 for replacement blade change tool 🔧 for when u lose it lol
lol for sure
Those stock blade are scary.. they shouldn't be legally allowed to pack those in there!!
I don't think the cheap blade is the reason of those huge curves. If it was the blade, then the blade is moving perpedicular to it's rotation and that means the blade was not tighten well enough. The cheap blade was responsible for those burn marks though
I have used some stock blades and they all are mostly bad, some are serviceable, but that stock blade is the worst I have seen.
See the cheap circular saws still come with a non-carbide blade.... My DeWalt came with a carbide blade but it's a $130 saw
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