7-1/4" Framing Saw Blade Comparison

Framing and Demo Saw Blade Showdown: A Test of Speed, Durability, and Performance PURCHASE LINKS: Milwaukee NITRUS: https://www.ohiopowertool.com/milwauk... Diablo Diablo Demo Demon https://ohiopowertool.sjv.io/nXWD37 Dewalt Elite Series https://ohiopowertool.sjv.io/OeyGQN Crescent Tools https://ohiopowertool.sjv.io/2aVnqO Spyder Tarantula https://ohiopowertool.sjv.io/yq4GA2 When it comes to framing and demolition, choosing the right saw blade can make all the difference between a job well done and one that drags on longer than necessary. Framing blades, with their standard 24-tooth design, are built to tackle the fast-paced, high-demand world of construction—where speed trumps perfection. But what happens when we push these blades to their limits? In this head-to-head test, we put seven 7-1/4” framing and demo saw blades through a rigorous series of challenges to see how they stack up in terms of cutting speed, longevity, and resistance to wear. From clean wood cuts to nail-embedded tests designed to accelerate blade wear, we dive into the performance of each blade to find out which one truly offers the best "speed-to-life" balance. Whether you’re framing a house or tearing through demo work, this guide will help you make an informed decision about which blade delivers the best value for your hard-earned dollars. "Speed to life" in this context refers to the relationship between the saw blade's speed (measured in surface feet per minute, SFPM) and its blade life. Blades Tested | Specifications We tested 7 common, 24-tooth framing blades, they were: Crescent Nail slicer 7-1/4” Framing Blade 24 Teeth Model # CSBFR-724 Dewalt Elite Series 7-1/4” Framing blade 24 Teeth Model # DWAW71424 Diablo Demo Demon 7-1/4” Ultimate Framing 24 Teeth Model # D0724D Irwin Marathon 7-1/4” Framing blade 24 Teeth Model # NA144317 Makita MAX Efficiency 7-1/4” Framing blade 24 Teeth Model # B-61656 Milwaukee NITRUS Carbide 7-1/4” Framing | Demolition blade 24 Teeth Model # 48-40-0750 Spyder Tarantula 7-1/4” Carbide tipped saw blade NiCo (nickel cobalt) 24 Teeth. Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @concordcarpenter   ok ‪@MilwaukeeTool‬ ‪@dewalttv‬ ‪@irwintools‬ ‪@CrescentBrandTools‬ ‪@spydertools6679‬ ‪@DiabloTools‬ ‪@MakitaToolsUSA‬