Can this produce smooth clean chip-free cuts in plywood and other sheetgoods, & can it be used with a straight edge to keep the cut perfectly straight
1037506
NOT SO MUCH. The blades cut by having little bits of metal on the sides of the wheel. This produces a rough cut. It was a big disappointment to me because I wanted it to make fine cuts. It can be used with straight edge against the built-in foot around the blade, so you can make very straight cuts, but not very smooth.
1037507
On the box it has a picture of a piece you can put on it so it will run parallel to an existing feature. Mine doesn't have the piece but I didn't get the kit. I use it on 3/16 plate steel and its straight as long as you keep it straight. I'm not sure how precise it is because its not a big deal for what I've been doing with it. I haven't used it on wood.
861304
I have not had any chipout when cutting either hardwoods or plywood. If this is a concern for furniture building I would probably use a backing board so your good piece is not the last thing the set touches just to be extra safe.
752148
Yes, I am sure it do just fine at cutting against a straight edge. I have not done exactly that but I am sure it will work just fine for that application. Roger L.
174892
I am probably not the person to ask. I used it on plexiglass. I don't know a reason why it would.not work on smooth wood....
667350
YES... straight cuts only, and plastic must be solidly suported on both sides of the cut and bottom to diminish or exclude vibration. And let the blade do the cutting--do not rush it.
2191391
I use mine for cutting material; however, I don't see why it wouldn't cut cardboard. The straightness of the line depends on the user.
1830654
This will do an excellent job for small or short precision cuts in anything made of wood, including plywood materials. There are several different blades available for what ever you need to cut. I do not own a saw max yet, but I like what I saw on the videos so far. Maybe a birthday gift idea?
18820
I would think that it would depend on the blade that was being used, as far as chip-free cuts. I have not used it in that fashion. I think it would be very important to keep it fully charged as well so that the blade doesn't stall. As far as strait cuts with a straight edge it would follow the straight edge fine.
1400875
Yes it could be. Using an electric knife or a band-saw works best for smooth edges.
18819
we mainly use it for trim.it will make a nice cut with a straight edge.i haven't experimented a lot with it
1784990
No. It's intended to be used for straight cuts. You could probably clamp it down and make it work but there are better tools for that.
332521
Yes to both questions. I love this cordless jigsaw. So did someone else. My first one was stolen so I ordered another. Obviously, the blade makes a difference in chipping. However, this unit is powerful yet very responsive to delicate maneuvers. I used a strait edge to cut a butcher block countertop. It performed very well.
91448
It is smooth. As you said, it supply's a straight edge to tear it. It does give a very clean cut.
1082068
Yes, the included blade works for plywood, melamine, and other finished sheet goods with very little tearout. The blade is more finish style than rough/cross cut style.
1257509
I used this blade to cut plywood with my Skil circular saw and the results were great. I got almost mirror smooth cuts. Very important to set the blade depth according to the thickness of the plywood to ensure that the edges dont splinter. I even cut 84 inch long 30 degree bevel cuts in plywood with this blade in order to make some cabinet edges and had no problems. Just make sure to follow all the rules of cutting with circular saws like proper clamping and setting cutting guides, etc.
1543232
Yes, I have trimmed the plastic without the contents falling apart. However I don't think it is a good Idea because over time the corners might begin to come apart. If you have a paper trimmer you can measure the length of the amount of plastic that you want to keep, that will allow you to make straight clean cuts. This way you prevent the corners from coming apart. I hope that makes sense.
18816
I expect it depends on the material being cut. The plywood and thin material I have used, it splinters. It cuts a straight line but does not cut as I expected it to do as the ad depicted.