Does the saw have adequate power? --- How well does it cut Baltic Birch, standard plywood, MDF?
901024
I have had no issue cutting. Plenty of power. This is the same saw that Grizzly offers, just a different color for Shop Fox.
901025
Need to go slow on 3/4" material. Gets bound up pretty easy on thicker, harder wood. No problem at all on MDF or anything 1/4".
901026
I forgot to add...I have the grizzly version...the Shop Fox from Amazon kept coming in what appeared to be in used condition. Amazon was great with the returns but after three attempts, I went with the grizzly .
901027
MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
901028
It cuts well through just about everything. I cross cut some 1 1/4 " thick white oak and it performed well. It will cut a bevel on 3/4" material but any thicker than that I noticed it bog down just a little. What I really like is the plunge base. It snaps right back and covers the blade after making a cut. This saw is a good deal.
901029
Of course the blade needs to be appropriate, but the saw has plenty of torque and certainly I have had no issue in up to 1" thickness in all the mentioned materials. That is not to say that you could not go thicker, just have not used it over 1".
901030
Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations. Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations.
901031
I have used it to cut birch and regular plywood, as well as poplar. 90 degree cuts are no problem. I've even used to cut a 2 x 4. It was just a little more work making 45 degree cuts.
2194539
Yes. It has the speed adjutment and power needed. I use it more for cutting steel than wood. Designed more for serious DIYer than commercial use, however.
986252
Yes, that was one of the main reasons I purchased this saw. I use a 8" stacked dado set with no problems in pine, poplar, and MDF.
1061822
I use this saw to cut wood when I have to make a quick cut and I don't want to bring out the corded skill saw. I found an inexpensive wood cutting blade that fit the arbor on Amazon. The only drawback is that cutting wood drains the battery very, very fast. One charge won't make it through a sheet of 1/2" plywood but it will make a couple cuts of a 2x4.
2012090
it is a chain saw, it will do the same as any other chain saw of it's size. So yes it will . I cut a tree down, and cut it up into manageable pieces.
1218778
It's a great saw. I have nit cut 2x4 patters but with proper blade sure it's no problem. Handles with ease and cuts with low vibration
1953759
Looked through my book and couldn't find the info you wanted.I can say this , it has worked perfectly for me the motor is a soft start which is nice, I have a 8 inch router that is no problem for the saw. It also has a very well designed safety system. I know some would discard this first thing. The one thing to remember is this is a light weight contractor saw.
51118
It trims pretty good as long as you have a good blade in it. I have went through 4x4 post and oak pallets with it. As long as you are just pruning (3-4' branches) it will get the job done. If you plan to do any real tree cutting I would say get a chainsaw.
1824651
I purchased one a few months back from amazon.com and it has proved itself to be a worthy saw. I cut up a large oak and it never missed a beat! Small but very effective. I recommend this saw for personal use. Hope this helps.
1707607
Yes I do. Matter of fact I used it today. I resawed some 5 1/2 cherry. I also have resawn red oak. It does a good job but you'll need a different blade than what comes on the saw. I bought a resaw blade from highland woodworking. It has plenty of power to do what I want it to do. I don't think you should have any trouble sawing maple as I also plan to resaw maple myself. All in all I've been very pleased with the saw. Its pretty heavy so if you plan on moving it much you might want to put it on a set of rollers.
17888
I would suggest a more heavy duty saw. I used this one on some 3/8 oak plywood. Although it punched holes and cut through the material. It took way too long and was not very good at clean straight cuts. I would only use this for light sanding.
864848
This is not the saw for that at all. The limiting factor is really the 1/3hp - not the cutting capacity. Green wood is very difficult on a machine. At a minimum you want a 1hp saw like the craftsman BAS350, Rikon 10-321, or the Grizzly G0555
1680270
It cuts everything very well but chips from smaller branches do tend to build up very fast. You just have to remove the cover and clean them out. I carry an old paint brush and it works very well. The saw uses regular chain & bar oil that is typical for all chain saws.
1120589
It's 2 hp and let me tell you how good it is. I found out about this saw from a older friend who is an electrician. He said it worked very good especially lighter weight and not having to deal with mix fuels/oils and such. So I bought one. I have been cutting huge 18-20" timber and it just keeps up as well as my Poulan or my Sthil. Just make sure your chain is tight and you keep the chain oiler filled.
2282825
I use the saw to cut zinc for stained glass. It is noisy, but probably may be a little quieter cutting wood than zinc.
2174495
Yes, it does. I like having a small battery powered saw for small jobs. Very handy. But if you are planning on cutting plywood or ripping boards, my experience is that 8 ft. of cutting 1/2 inch plywood drains the battery.
992921
The saw is strong enough. Make sure you get a long pruning blade (6" to 8") for the job. The pruning blades work great.