Is this saw substantially better than the "little 9" Craftsman band saw?
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I wish I could tell you but having never tried out the 9" version I couldn't give an accurate comparison. But I do know that I love this little bench top model. I have a monster bandsaw that I use exclusively for re sawing lumber, such as logs. I use the craftsman for detail and finess cuts. Great combo. Couldn't be happier and I saved a bucket of money going with the Craftsman. Good luck with your research and ultimate choice!
2011369
II am very happy with the 10" saw that I have. It cuts a 4x4 and many 4 x 6 finished lumber. It takes less room than the 12" saw and I mounted it in my work bench
63619
It is the same as the Grizzly saw. I use mine for cutting solid surface. It rides on my festool track. You just have to adjust for the extra width.
2141048
As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking... » Read More As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. « Show Less
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Go with the Craftsman if you can afford it. Craftsman is always a better option.
2225188
It is an excellent choice but you should get the additional blade for "dry wood." The one which comes on it is for "green wood." This saw really powers through stuff. The off brand ones, which you see in hardare stores, just are not in the same class. Seriously. I take this on group camping trips and the knock offs, which other folks bring, cannot compare.
1905611
I really don't know. I bought this, along with a Skil band saw for my husband for his birthday, but I don't know anything about it. Sorry...wish I could give you a positive answer.
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The $180 saw has a magnesium housing, rather than composite. It makes the saw quite a bit lighter, and probably more durable. Apparently, it also comes with a retractable hook. As far as the motor and performance go, I believe the two models are identical.I would base my purchasing decision on who will be using the saw, and how it will be used. If you need to make lots of one-handed cuts, or if you will be having someone that doesn't own the saw using it, I would probably spring for the mag model. If it's just you using it, and you are mindful of your tools, I think you will be perfectly satisfied with the $130 model. The $180 saw has a magnesium housing, rather than composite. It makes the saw quite a bit lighter, and probably more durable. Apparently, it also comes with a retractable hook. As far as the motor and performance go, I believe the two models are identical.I would base my purchasing decision on who will be using the saw, and how it will be used. If you need to make lots of one-handed cuts, or if you will be having someone that doesn't own the saw using it, I would probably spring for the mag model. If it's just you using it, and you are mindful of your tools, I think you will be... » Read More The $180 saw has a magnesium housing, rather than composite. It makes the saw quite a bit lighter, and probably more durable. Apparently, it also comes with a retractable hook. As far as the motor and performance go, I believe the two models are identical.I would base my purchasing decision on who will be using the saw, and how it will be used. If you need to make lots of one-handed cuts, or if you will be having someone that doesn't own the saw using it, I would probably spring for the mag model. If it's just you using it, and you are mindful of your tools, I think you will be perfectly satisfied with the $130 model. « Show Less
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I have both. The Sven is better made, but more of a pain in the rear to assemble and then dis-assemble. Also, the Sven depends on a wing nut to assemble which is VERY easily lost. I bought a few xtra nuts and tied them to the saw to be safe. Really though, they are both good saws.
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This saw has both. The coarse side is for ripping. With that said I find it much more difficult to use the 9 tooth/inch side for me. I just use the 17-tooth side just about all the time. If I had to buy again or replace this one I will get a single sided saw in the 15 to 17 tooth range.
1257481
The blade does not wobble it will move slightly if you try to force it. Not as good as a band saw.
2111907
I was told the other day while purchasing a Porter Cable saw at Lowes that I should avoid the Dewalt due to paying extra for the name, not sure if this to be true or not. I purchased a Steel City planer and so far so good, the head is what sold me, I used a knife machine but prefer the helical head.
2104211
YES.....It's on my 10" Craftsman $1000 pro Saw. I Love all of the INCRA Stuff!
1874615
I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's all I can offer. I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's... » Read More I don't know. I have a hobby shop. I bought the saw to cut metal for a front end loader project.... which has stalled. But I did make about 30 cuts with the saw and it worked great. I cut a piece of flat bar, laying flat which I probably should not have done and it blade is no longer what it once was, which was amazing. If still cuts but throws sparks more. So, it works great. It's very well constructed. The hold down clamp works really well and angles nicely and I'd have to guess you'd get 50 -75 cuts out of a blade if you treat it well. Replacement seem to be in the 100 range. so that's all I can offer. « Show Less
644660
If you look at the various pieces the DCK592L2 is a higher build quality. Ex. the shoe on the jig saw is very nice cast magnesium on the 592 and thinner stamped sheet metal on the 590. Not a huge difference but for me a little extra for a better set of tools was easy to justify. Hope that helps.
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Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared to its competition. Hope this helps, feel free to ask more questions if needed. Scott Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared... » Read More Matt, sorry I can't speak to your Delta comparison request. I own a 10" Craftsman contractors saw. The old kind with lots of heavy steel, not plastic. This fence fit my saw very easily. I've been using it for a couple of years now and love it. It was easy to install, easy to align and is still very accurate after this use. I think on the initial install I had to drill a couple of holes in my table for proper attachment because i had an extra steel table extension but that was not diilfficult. So, overall I think this is a high quality product for a reasonable price compared to its competition. Hope this helps, feel free to ask more questions if needed. Scott « Show Less
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How does a jigsaw compare to a table saw? Its not a rotary tool. I find it well suited for precision cuts or cuts in tight spaces; but, not for long or deep cuts. Molding, door frames, sheet metal. I'd use it to remove grout; but wouldn't be my choice concrete.