nice tool
Very pleased with how straight a cut I get, and how fine a cut I get in thin plywood going across grain. A little awkward to handle, but with practice I believe this complaint will go away. Definitely more precise cuts than with a hand-held fine-tooth saw. It is important to keep the blade angle low to the cut, as their directions point out. I would strongly recommend this saw to anyone working with thin plywood.
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Good tool for Crafters too.
My primary use for this tool is cutting exotic woods into pieces, to be used for craft projects. I obviously need a tool that will cut smoothly, with little or no splintering.
I find that I can get nice, smooth cuts, with a minimum of effort and time. To say it goes through wood like a hot knife through butter is a bit of an exaggeration, but not much of one. The hand tool this replaces is a back saw, which would also make smooth cuts, but more slowly and with a greater degree of "elbow grease."
Frankly, I am near 50, with a bad back and slightly arthritic hands, so it is essential to make the work easier. And, it is fair to say that if I can use this comfortably, anyone who is willing to read the directions can do so.
A couple of caveats:
1)At 3.5 pounds, it is not heavy. But if you are used to making fine cuts with a hand saw, you will have to get used to the weight.
2)It doesn't vibrate much, which makes it easy to handle. But face facts; it's a power tool. There will be some vibration.
3)Unless you buy the kit with the miter attachment, they do not sell a case for it. But a 16-inch tool box will do just fine.
A couple of things I really like:
1)The On/Off switch is a bit stiff. This is a GOOD thing, because it is hard to turn on or off, unintentionally.
2)The speed is variable. The speed dial is separate from the power switch. Some people may not like this, but I do, because it is also hard to change speed unless you actually want to.
3)Changing blades is simple and needs no tools.
4)Because it makes fine cuts, it does not blow dust all over. (Of course there will be some, but it doesn't blow in my face. I still suggest safety goggles, of course.)
I haven't actually used it for home repairs or cut metal with it, though I will eventually get the metal-cutting blade. On the whole, a good product.
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