Does anyone have the Rockwell RK3440K VersaCut Circular Saw and this one? How are they different? Please only respond if you have some information!
314548
i just sent back the rk3440k as it can't cut through a 2x4 and ordered the rk3441k that will cut the 2x4.
314549
basically it's just a smaller saw. While it can cut 2x4's it is good for smaller detailed type of work.
314550
I should get the VersaCut by friday, so could give you a better comparison of the two by than. But as far as rk3441k, I would not call it an upgrade to the Versacut, it is just a different mini saw. It is a great little tool. Think of this one as a mini worm-drive circular saw. The main differences between the two are: RK3441k can make deeper cuts and has a larger blade (you can cut 2x4s), versa cut max depth is 1-1/16. Rk3441k is 5 amp, versa cut is 4. With rk3441k you can make bevel cuts, with versa cut you "can't". One has laser the other one does not. But I really would not care for it not being on the rk3440k, with the blade being on the left, it is easy to see where you are going. The last big difference is versa having the plungeble shoe. People seem to either love or hate that feature. I am planing on using it to hopefully ease up making plunge cuts in odd, cramped spots. RK3441k will probably be getting more use even after I get the versa cut. It is just more versatile.
314551
Along with what DA says. The versacut is a plunge saw. I got it to make holes in existing floors for duck work. It excelled at this. Circular saw was just to big to get close enough to the wall. The versacut does not cut angles this one does. The versacut has a smaller blade with a smaller arbor that is difficult to find blades for that are not OEM. If I had it to do over I would not get the versacut and get this saw instead. I think this saw would have cut the holes just fine for the duck work and I would have a more versatile saw now to use.
314552
I decided not to get the versacut because it is a little less powerful and it can't cut bevels. Instead I bought the rk3441k.
1537374
Call Oregon, they'll be glad to help. That's what I did to make sure I got the right one for my saw. It's a great system, although initially a little expensive. I've been using it for a few weeks and it's worth the money. A 5 or 10 second touch up and the chain stays sharp. And that's cutting really well seasoned (standing dead) oak which can dull a chain fast.
466279
Kathleen, I wish that I could help you (read my review--Tom Sheffield) but since the third time fixing this jigsaw I have gone with Bosch with zero problems. I still use the Dewalt but now I no longer change the blade as I only use it with the flush cut blade, and not often. I am afraid it will break again the next time I attempt to release the blade. For what it's worth I no longer deal with Makita either--Bosch had become my go to company for power tools.
844482
I'm glad I received your question pertaining to both the dremel and the Rockwell. I was always dissapointed with the performance of the Dremel and the poor quality of the accessories. It lacked the power I needed and overheated to the extreme that I couldn't touch it after 10 minutes of using it. Then I bought my Rockwell. After numerous projects, it's still going strong.
1338296
I don't know. Search of Lowes produced no Ryobi saw. There is no difference between this one and the saw advertised at BLINQ for $115.00, other than the fact this this one IS reconditioned.... not new.
1137748
The dck 592l2 is often referred to as premium kit. I have that one. The dif is in the sawzall which has 4 blade positions vs 1 & the circular saw which is better built. The other tools are the same
1953198
It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
552834
I have used and generally like Bosch tools, but have found that Makita tools are just better. I have had no blade chatter. I swapped the Forrest blade I had on my very old Craftsman miter saw for the Makita blade, which seemed to cut very well, though, also without chatter.
85926
SGT . several reasons i chose this saw over the 5312. first off I run a high end custom cabinet shop and this saw sees very heavy uses. The sliding rails on the type of the Bosh 5312 always get dust in the bearings and with time the sliding action sticks and must be taken apart, the bearings cleaned and re-lubed with dry silicone lubricant. That is what my experience was with my last 3 sliding saws, (Dewalt, Ryobe and Dewalt pro). the other thing i love about the Bosch GCM12SD its there are no rails sticking out the back of the saw, and the clearance from the wall where my saw sits is no longer needed. It was a great investment even though its on the pricy side. i love the accuracy and the performance, I change to a better cutting blade and the performance got better. I switch from the stock blade and now run a Forrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12 inch 80 tooth blade cleaner cuts and very smother with no tear outs. i hope this helps you
997379
I bought mine a little more than a year ago and it is a great saw .It was expensive when I bought it ,about 500 bucks, but being in my mid 60's running stairs with my bigger saws was getting old. I thought you had read the price wrong so I checked and your price is correct although I did find it cheaper on another Amazon site, but still 250 more than I paid. Sad, because it is a great little saw that I am very happy to own.
1283553
I used a 5000 rpm circular saw...I would imagine 8600 is the maximum RPM the blade is designed for. Probably says that on the blade no?
1378965
I have not used the Rockwell but really wanted one until I researched it a bit. As you probably know the Dremel will cut up to a max of 3/4" where the Rockwell cuts to over 1 " so that is one reason why I wanted one but after reading some reviews I left with the impression that the Rockwell is awkward to hold and that while you are having to press down quite a bit in the awkward state. Just didn't sound so neat after reading that and how possibly dangerous it is due to the fact that it is so awkward to handle. Anyway I recommend you read some of the reviews on it and look at the poor rating one's. I Always read them first because just reading the good reviews don't always tell the whole story. Good luck oh and one last thing I'll mention. Why spend the amount of money on a small blade that won't last nearly as long as a circular saw blade when basicly you are doing the same type of cutting anyway. Anyway those are my reasons for not getting one but I sure wanted one. :-)
1058784
its pretty good...definitely better than a straight edge and regular circ saw but not as good as the festool which seems to be the best but much more costly
1058793
I don't notice any wobble while cutting. I don't regret buying this saw at all. I haven't used my old circular saw since this one arrived. I love it.
2098881
.My saw had no no play in the blade from Makita. How does it cut? Mine cuts 3/4 red oak smooth with little or no chipping. The original blade is great! My previous yellow saw had wobble in hardwood. OK for framing with SPF, but not for working with hardwood. I was told this model had bearing issues.Reading reviews on Amazon led me to buying the Makita. I have tried no other blade.
552836
The saw had a major manufacturing defect when purchased. I believe that there was arbor wobble. Whatever it was Makita repaired the saw at no charge but would not say what the problem was. As far as the Bosch, I'm not sure about the Bosch as far as space constraints.
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If I had the option of a free Ryobi or pay for a Dewalt, I'd write the check. The Ryobi is an ok first saw (it was mine and I had nothing to compare) but will soon fall short for all but the newest woodworker. The Dewalt has a riving knife where the Ryobi uses a splitter mounted to the back of the table and is impossible to use on non thru cuts. Its in the way most of the time and usually get thrown to the side making it imposible to use the guard. The Dewalt is a safer saw for that reason in my opinion. After a little use, the fence became loose on the Ryobi making it inaccurate and somewhat prone to kickback. I use a cabinet saw now but if I were in the market for a new benchtop saw, and these were my only two options, I'd go with the Dewalt.