would this cutter be good for making log beds or furniture?
1988681
Yes Ma'am, but pay close attention to the diameter of the cutter so that you dont get one that is too big or too small. It is made for making connecting joints on rough wood. Also, the ability to clamp the pieces while you work on them is important as well.
1988682
I have not made a bed with it but I am making some furniture items with it. I am making benches and end tables. I have used this product many times for smaller pieces, up to about 3-4 inches in diameter so far and I love it. It works great, exactly what I needed it for. I am using it primarily on larger tree branches to make decorative additions to my benches and tables.
1988683
I used it to make a porch rail; but I'd say furniture was the intended use. One caution, I was using green wood and the 1 1/2 Forstner bit was easily clogged by strands of green wood wrapping around it. I switch to a spade bit with better success.
1856376
I would not recommend trying that. Definitely not the ideal tool for that job, as these are really made with wood in mind.
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
1280413
It'd sure easily cut the foam board. I got this for carving fake pumpkins which are pretty much just foam.
16451
Yes, it can be used to rip small jobs. Just keep a steady cutting feed to avoid burning. High volume Jobs and ripping extremely hard woods should be done with a rip blade...
400195
you can make any lumber dimension you can physically get from the log by moving the guide board. I would recommend shaving an 1/8th inch off the guide board and securing it to small pieces at the end of the log you are cutting.
1274327
This would not be my tool of choice for making the type of cut you describe, although, in an emergency you might be able to rig something up that would be servicable. A circular saw would definitely be preferable especially in terms of smoothness.
58312
yes it will, if you cut the boards twice. I use this saw to cut 5/4" by 6" decking into thinner planks for some trim things on jobsites. You will have to go slow and make sure you keep the material straight and plumb. Only other tools I own that i could make a cut like that with are band saw (stuck at a shop) or planer (take forever and make too much dust). Maybe not what this saw was intended for but it works great. Get a sharp good blade and you it will work no problem.
1866526
It's made for cutting metal but it will work on wood. You might want to get a blade with less teeth per inch than the fine tooth blades you use for metal cutting.
2220892
I wouldn't think so. There's nothing to hold the logs in place while cutting and they could slide around.
1515577
I think the tool would probably be underpowered. It's better with softer woods.
627489
It will cut hard wood up to a certain thickness. Probably not good for this model, but there are better models that open up to accommodate a thicker plank. See the Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Cs9Hi0Nxo
762102
I cut 3 ft sections of cedar trees in half length lenght wise. I use this planer to then even out the interior surface of the log to make benches. Tried using a hand powered rasp. Then quickly bought the Makita. I prefer Makita brand to all others.. Blades make quick work of a14 inch wide bench top, leaving a smooth surface thst requires only finish sanding after a finish has been applied.
597406
Ted, I wouldn't advise it. A table saw is the safest way to rip lumber to a consistent width. Next to that a circular saw if you don't need an exact cut.
1132973
Actually it would not really be that safe, this size of machine is generally for trim work like on baseboards or cutting 2 x 4's. I would suggest a dremmel tool with a saw attachment for your size crafts.
1764558
I would not recommend this tool for the job....not enough power. Blade has a back on it so the angle of the cut would be too shallow. Use a skillsaw or table saw or band saw with infeed/outfeed table or rollers.
271124
This saw blade is made specifically for wallboard. I do not believe it will perform well cutting wood. You need a fine tooth crosscut saw to avoid damage to the legs.