how is this saw for cutting up wood pallets
884923
Like butter ! With additional blade throw it rips through anything fast. But because of the additional throw it takes two hands to control
884924
If you are cutting nails you need the metal blade, if just the wood then a regular blade. The easiest way is with a small hand held sledge hammer.
884925
I purchased blades for trimming tree branches to use with this saw. It does a great job. Just remember,it's not a chain saw.
884926
Ha! You can't be serious. This saw could cut up fossilized zombies. I used it to cut 4" solid oak couch frame... went thru it like butter. Best power tool I've ever used. Be sure to get the blade pack for steel, multi use, demo.
884927
The saw should be fine for cutting up pallets, however, I believe a circular saw would work just as well or better. Also, make sure that any reciprocal saw purchased has an adjustable shoe on it, mine did not and the lack of this feature limits flexibility
1060677
Thank you for your interest. If you are cutting a few pallets the Bosch PS60 is powerful enough as long as you use the proper blade designed for cutting wood with nails. If you plan to cut several pallets we would recommend our 18v reciprocating saw model CRS180 as it will cut through the material faster and easier. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499).
797276
Yes. I have cut through hardwoods and hard plastics with this saw with no difficulties.
1391463
not at all. It is a very simple saw and doesn't do big projects it is great for light pruning.
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.
1001925
I've used this saw to fell and cut a 35' / 16"+ tree in to 18" pieces, trunk took quite bit of work due to diameter, and no leaks yet.........but need a new blade.
1868625
I mainly use my rail saw for cutting plywood. It is far superior for that. You can, with a little ingenuity, perform most table saw functions with it. No dado work. Narrow and short rip cuts are more difficult. Taper cuts are real easy. If I was short on space, it would be a great choice.
1061821
I just used this saw to install laminate flooring in my house. The blade cut the material fine. The cut was smooth even though I had already cut quite a bit of steel with the blade and it was somewhat dull.
339045
I personally used this saw for cutting large tree branches, 2 x 4's, pallets etc. It isn't real fast, so it's not for someone who's a serious builder. It's for little jobs around the house that you would use a hand saw for. It is better than using a hand saw for me, because it does the work.
1264064
It very well weighted & will cut through thick brush as well as small branches. I have had no issues with it. In fact my neighbor used it to cut a small sapling & he likes the sharpness & ease of using it.
350604
I've had this saw for ten Years and I have never had a problem with it. The rubber feet hold well, there are also screw holes in the base for extra holding power. I'd highly recommend it.
1868624
I have a table saw and choose to use my festool ts 75 instead. It is quicker and cuts perfect straight cuts. Z germans know how too make fine tools which makes life easier.
708575
I own a tree trimming service and use my Tanaka nearly every day. I have had it for two years now and it has always started easily, usually on the first or second pull. Great Saw.
1658702
I use it quite often and am very satisfied. Let the saw do the work and do not force it. It has become a very good asset In my tool inventory.
1944341
This is a very good saw. I don't know if you're familiar with Japanese saws already, but they cut on the pull stroke. If you position yourself so that you are holding the saw at a 45 degree angle with the tip of the handle pointing towards the floor and pulling down into the cut, kind of like crouching in front of the wood with the wood higher than your hand, you will get the best results. I had a tendency at first to hold the saw like a western saw that you would PUSH into the cut, holding the handle above the wood with the saw plate angled down to the wood and the handle higher than the saw plate like I wanted to push the saw-cut down into the wood. That does not work. If used on the downward pull-stroke, this saw cuts super-clean. You could cut tenons with this saw, but I have found I use this saw more for odds and ends. It's very small and not as precise as some of the other gyokucho saws. If you want to cut great tenons and dovetails, then go with one of the gyokucho saws with the longer white colored handles. I bought the 303 on Amazon too and it is great for joinery. And it's only like 10 dollars more. Well worth it. And no, the blade cannot to be sharpened, but the teeth are induction hardened, and when eventually they dull, you can order a replacement blade that is very easy to replace onto the handle. And when you buy only the replacement blade it's very affordable.
1232326
Used properly, it works just fine. It has been used a lot for branch clean-up and to cut smaller trees - both dead and alive. Let the saw do the work, don't force it. My wife wanted this, and she uses it every year. She loves it since it is something small enough for her to handle and yet get the job done. We do have an extra battery which is very handy.
1884878
I don't have any idea why the poor reviews on the HD site. I really like mine. I've used it to break down cabinet grade ply wood. I got as good an edge as I would have on my table saw. I've used it to get a true edge on some 5/4 rough heart pine. it cut beautifully. I see a number of the HD reviews are complaining about the track. It seems like several of the reviewers did not realize there are some adjustments to make sure that the saw is tight in the track. As far as shipping, mine shipped from Amazon and it was well packaged. No problem with the track. I don't have experience with other track saws, but I can't imagine them being significantly better than my Makita.