Would I be able to cut out a pattern on plywood with this. Would it easily follow curves etc
2055524
No, It will only do straight line cuts. You'll need either a scroll saw or a jig saw to follow curved patterns. Scroll saw is table mounted and can follow tight radius curves. Jig saw can be table-mounted or hand held and can cut curves of larger radius. For either saw type, to cut tight radii cuts, you'll want a narrow blade (tip of tooth to back edge), for larger radii or straight line cuts, a wider blade is better.
2055525
You could cut large curves. This is really designed for straight cuts. It is like a mini circular saw so cutting tight curves would bind the blade. Otherwise a great tool.
2055526
I use it to cut straight lines on 1/2" OSB. Don't believe you could do much on curves with this. It's great for making a plunge cut though.
1420841
Cutting the flat surfaces would be easy, navigating the bends and creases will be difficult. Use a skill saw with fine tooth blade for clean trim cuts.
1224285
I think you would be better off with your own guide from plywood. Just check out saw guide on You Tube. I am sorry I bought this , as I did go back to my plywood guide. The kregg guide is just to flimsy and not accurate, slips out of line with your cut.
287229
I doubt it. It is for light duty. For intricate patterns a scroll saw is what you want.
693044
I have not tried to produce a smooth chip-free cut in plywood but I have used it to cut glass by taping the glass where i needed to score it and got a good straight edge. I have used it to score tile to tile floors. To cut straight edges you cold clamp something with a straight edge and cut next to it. Sorry I do not have experience with plywood.
2066106
Yes I cut through 3/4" plywood like butter. It shouldn't have any problem with bead board.
1790622
Would not even attempt to use this on any kind of wood. This device is not a saw-it's made to cut lightweight materials like cardboard, poster board, etc. you can use it with a straight edge to keep aligned, but the surround on the cutting head makes it a little more difficult than it needs to be. Again, this device is not a saws all device.
1407726
Yes. You can cut it easily with a hacksaw or some other fine-toothed saw, like a pull saw. The hangers can be moved to new positions once you cut the rails.
1830653
You can cut notches but it is not meant to rip plywood. Its best to use a circular saw or a table saw to cut plywood.
139313
I modified this for my Craftsman by using it as a base for a rip guide. Just attach an over-sized 3/8" piece of ply to the bottom of each rail, cut out a hole for the locking mechanism and then rip a line with your circular saw. The ply attached with screws to the track guide is now set exactly for your particular saw when you use it again. Just toss the plastic Versacut guides away. Works fine in all other aspects except for the initial work to modify it. It helps that I was given the guide.
1305036
I've only used it once on a level, straight edge, but it looks to me like it will just follow the contour of the edge and remove the set depth of wood.
1784270
Yes, this can be cut with a hacksaw but cutting and putting in a curved area is not ideal. Best to use on a relative straight area.
458554
Not sure. You might try it on a small corner. I know for us on regular plywood it came out beautiful.
1955612
Yes, but I'd try it first on some pieces of scrap to make sure you're getting exactly 45 deg. If not move it either way from the "45" on the angle calibration until you find it. I use it for custom cuts on HO scale railroad cars.
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.
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Hi Mike. While this sounds like a great idea, I just tried to use it to cut a piece of scrap material. The guide bar doesn't really lift enough to slide material under it unless it's very thin material. If you slide it all the way out of the way and maybe secure the material in place with masking tape, then with the light on you could probably trace and see well enough to trace the outline of a stencil... but probably only if the material is a thin and light colored material. I guess the short answer is it would work, but limited. Great idea though. I shopped around a bit before I bought mine and I don't remember seeing anything else like it in this price range. Good luck!
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I don't have any experience with cutting vinyl siding with this saw, but I would say, after cutting wood with it (one handed, by the way), it should do the job. I can't say what kind of edge it would leave, but I think it would be better than that of a regular circular saw, as the "teeth" are actually adhered silicate(?) particles. I see no problem with one-handed operation, but it it is not quite as easy as with a regular hand saw. The saw is essentially a large Dremel tool. Note well - use the vacuum attachment if possible or work in a open space, as this saw really produces dust. Hope I have helped with your decision. I would buy this saw again. For the reconditioned price, it's a steal. I don't have any experience with cutting vinyl siding with this saw, but I would say, after cutting wood with it (one handed, by the way), it should do the job. I can't say what kind of edge it would leave, but I think it would be better than that of a regular circular saw, as the "teeth" are actually adhered silicate(?) particles. I see no problem with one-handed operation, but it it is not quite as easy as with a regular hand saw. The saw is essentially a large Dremel tool. Note well - use the vacuum attachment if possible or work in a open space, as this saw really produces... » Read More I don't have any experience with cutting vinyl siding with this saw, but I would say, after cutting wood with it (one handed, by the way), it should do the job. I can't say what kind of edge it would leave, but I think it would be better than that of a regular circular saw, as the "teeth" are actually adhered silicate(?) particles. I see no problem with one-handed operation, but it it is not quite as easy as with a regular hand saw. The saw is essentially a large Dremel tool. Note well - use the vacuum attachment if possible or work in a open space, as this saw really produces dust. Hope I have helped with your decision. I would buy this saw again. For the reconditioned price, it's a steal. « Show Less