Do you think I could cut through hardwood 90mm thick (3 1/2 inches) with this saw? I need accuracy, happy to take time (cutting window in half)
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I think this should not be the purpose of such a saw... its blade is thin and my experience is that it has worked very well cutting up to 1 1/4",
1481368
Definitely. So far I have used the saw to rip (cut lengthwise) and cross cut edge glued red oak panels greater than 3 1/2". It's a handy little saw.
1481369
If this saw does not have a rigid back (like a Back-saw) then, yes it can cut wood that thick. However, accuracy will be tough. I would try a table saw first, even if I had to make a special jig to allow for the size of the window. Best wishes, Robt. P.S. I mention the rigid-back because I have many pull-saws for different uses and I do not remember what this specific saw looks like; I am not fluent in Japanese! RW
1646766
This is a big heavy saw and not really designed to be used other than at flat horizontal with a guide. You certainly won't be making precision cuts on a vertical wall unless you bolt on some guides and possibly have an extra hand.
259033
The saw has a maximum cutting depth of 3/4-inch. Most 3/4" plywood has a total thickness of less than 3/4", so the saw would probably be capable of handling that thickness, but it would be wise to actually check the depth, prior to purchasing.
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Its a heavy framing saw. Using it over your head is not recommended. Better off using a sidwinder for this. 6 1/2" skill is nice or a porta-cable 4" trim saw.Good luck!
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.
357379
i have to raise hieght of saw for claerence. which is not a problem as that the saw blade should be set to 1/8 past thickness of material working with. thin material great,thick not so good.i really do like working with this tool,
764056
I have cut 3/4 inch red oak with mine.... Try different speeds to see what works best for you....
1679540
It cannot cut 2 inch! it might be able to cut 1 1/2 inch balsa wood! Don't waste your money on this saw
1080732
I have only used this saw to cut conventional ceramic tile. It was fine for that..................have you tried score and snap, as you would cut window glass?
2273034
I'm sorry I can't answer your question, for at this time I've only used my saw for cutting 10" wide boards.
1108175
That would take too long in oak. The tool moves slow through hardwood. You want a jigsaw.
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".
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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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As I understand it, your question is really how deep a cut can it make?The answer is a little over 1 and a half inches, so the answer is no.I would try to get someone with a table saw or check with Home Depot or Lowes and see if they will do it.
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In one word, no. The saw is too wide. The only possible chance would be to cut a hole in one of the sides which really defeats the purpose
743389
I cut up a log that was 5 inches just took a while. I am an older lady so I do not want to use a big saw. Except for taking time this was ok. I am not very strong and could not push down very hard. The smaller logs cut fine. I am happy with the saw and feel it is safe for me.
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I not sure if this will help answer your question but I got this saw to help put down an attic floor using 3/4 inch plywood. About 1200 square feet. I had each sheet cut in half at the lumber yard because a full sheet would fit up the stair case leading to the attic space. All other cuts, including a few 96 inch runs was done with this saw. Not all of the cut sheets needed to be modify but I would say about 40% of them had to be cut for some reason or another to get the right fit around the edges and stair case. In honesty I only had to do a few 96 inch runs and the saw did it just fine but if I had to do a lot of them I would have gotten out my larger saw. Most of the cuts I had to do was only 24 inches and custom cuts and it should be noted that many of the custom cuts you couldn't due with a larger saw which made this tool very help. I gave this tool a 5 star rating. It did everything I could expect it to do. Hope this was helpful.