I want to make some plaques and am wondering how good this saw would be to cut 1 x 6 inch pine say in 4 inch cuts. How square & clean would it cut ?
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This is a metal cutting saw. I would be afraid to cut wood with it. you should get a wood cutting saw
911259
The blade on this saw this for cutting Ferris metals only, I don't know if it would cut wood and the blade may load up with wood fibers, expand and may come part. I have seen them do that with nonferrous metals, aluminum, Brass and the like. You'll be better off if you look here on Amazon for a good miter box saw. You can pick up one that'll work OK for around $125 and up.
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I purchased this saw thinking it will do what you are asking. The answer is "very disappointed in its performance and didn't meet my expectations". You're better off with Rockwell VersaCut circular saw to replace the disappointing RotoZip. I later bought the VersCut and very satisfied. It has all the features and performance you need. Right now the Rockwell is selling for $103 on Amazon. I'm happy with the VersaCut and worth the money spent. Disregard purchasing the RotoZip saw. Waste of money.
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I haven't used it much, but it is small. Probably best suited for thicknesses of one or two pieces of stained glass stacked and cutting intricate shapes. Might be faster than all the cuts necessary with a regular hand held cutter. Other than that my suggestion would be a larger type wet saw with rotary diamond blade...maybe even industrial size with a 10 inch blade. Probably would be faster, and blade last much longer. Just my opinion though. best regards
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I primarily use this saw for glass. I have used it on copper bar that was .37" thick. The saw really didn't like doing it. It is under powered for use with metal or thick materials and for production work it would be nearly useless. It is a craft saw (which means toy). It works great on glass, tile, and thin wood. But it sounds like you are going to need a machine that has more power. I have thought that a ring saw might have been a better idea. Good Hunting.
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it has a lot of flex because its thin. that tends to make cuts that are not always as you intended - ie not always straight / square. if you just want to do clean ups its probably ok, but not for primary cuts. I use a mix of power & hand tools for M/T depending on the cut & position on the peice or if they are angled
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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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Your need good square make line straight across. You should be able too cut it with table saw, but no circular saw has the cutting depth or power to effectively cut thru this maple top, but since left mine at full length for a large desk that I built with custom welded stainless steel legs and its a beast... but should be able find You Tube tutorial on how to Cross Cut on table saw http://youtu.be/Lxi8EWBWcOU do hope this helps you...
1662143
This is a great saw and you will love it. If you want to saw 4in wood, get the 3/4 in blade and you should be fine.
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I'm sorry I can't answer your question, for at this time I've only used my saw for cutting 10" wide boards.
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I like the saw. It is a valuable tool in my shop. Yes, it should handle the 4 inch maple with no problem. You just need to use the right blade.
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To be honest i haven't even used the blade it comes with. I bought the beaver blade (chainsaw teeth) and i've cut saplings from 1"-5" no problem. My intention for this brushcutter was to clear my back lot which is filled with pine (soft) and so far its been great!
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I have done test rip cuts in 4/4 maple and it works well, not sure if this is beyond the design. Mostly using the saw for various cross cuts (trimming plugs, end pieces) on maple and walnut. Even tried it out on bubinga and it cuts well if you go slowly. Love the canvas cover.
211802
This would be a good saw for that type cutting..it's very easy to use and I really like the ease to adjust the saw
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It can cut a 2x4 , but as you know a 2x4 is really just a little less in dimensions. I find that this guy can do all I expect. However, it is not a heavy duty unit. If your looking for everyday heavy use then don't buy it. if you are looking for a good all around small unit for your wood shop then buy it. I love it.
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Oh hell yes this saw eats a 2x4 like a twig I had a similar Destin that can not hold a candle to this one I can cut a 2x6 or 4x4 with it faster then I can set up a chop saw or my circular saw for a few cuts .. You;'ll not be sorry if you decide on this little saw.. Cuts a 2x4 like a hot knife through butter goes with the grain just as well for notching cuts
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I was using this saw mostly in oak wainscot, so chipping was not a big problem. I was using the reverse cut blades, that cut on the down stroke, and the results were very good. Basically this is still a Sabre Saw, although it is smooth and powerful, results depend on you and the blades you choose. You can get good cuts with this saw, but as always the best results would require a backer board to prevent chipping. Depends on how perfect is perfect for you.
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Depends on the set, number (TPI) and spacing of the teeth on your blade. I like mine. But I think the max is 2 inches and I would not try that with hardwood. For a thick cut I would want maybe an 8 TPI skip tooth with a wide set as to make the saw kerf wide to reduce pinching