Will the plastic blade not damage brick veneers or cement walls? The spool feed usually gets quite shorter than the overall diameter of the base.
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The line is nylon, the motor is small, electric doesn't have enough tork to do that sort of damage. Even the heavy duty gasoline jobs the pro landscapers use don't cause damage. Now because of the power in an electric motor vs gas engine you do make one or two passes.as where the pros just blow right thru weeds, etc. besides there is an extra benefit... whacky weeds is a great stress reliever!
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I forgot to answer the spool issue: sometimes the spool-feed does not work correctly. What I do is take the spool out, and apply a generous amount of WD-40 to the pin of the base, the spring, and the inside of the spool. Sometimes I have to clean the top/cap of the spool-holder which get funked up with grass rests. Hope this helps improving you "cutting edge".
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I never try it against a hard surface,I use it on a small paved walkway,works fine there,only one thing ,make sure bolts are tight on handle,mine come loose and loose one,after 10 minutes of use.
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Hi, I do not think that the plastic blade will damage brick or cement walls..however, it may scratch or make small marks on the "veneer" brick as the material is much softer. SO it you have to trim near by the brick veneer or cement walls be careful and use the plastic blade at the shorter side. This means do not put the plastic blade too close, If the spool feed gets shorter you would have to tap the spool feed on the ground [while the motor is running] so that the spool would extent or release the plastic blade. OR you can manually release the plastic string to the length that you desire. I hope that helps Hi, I do not think that the plastic blade will damage brick or cement walls..however, it may scratch or make small marks on the "veneer" brick as the material is much softer. SO it you have to trim near by the brick veneer or cement walls be careful and use the plastic blade at the shorter side. This means do not put the plastic blade too close, If the spool feed gets shorter you would have to tap the spool feed on the ground [while the motor is running] so that the spool would extent or release the plastic blade. OR you can manually release the plastic string to the length that... » Read More Hi, I do not think that the plastic blade will damage brick or cement walls..however, it may scratch or make small marks on the "veneer" brick as the material is much softer. SO it you have to trim near by the brick veneer or cement walls be careful and use the plastic blade at the shorter side. This means do not put the plastic blade too close, If the spool feed gets shorter you would have to tap the spool feed on the ground [while the motor is running] so that the spool would extent or release the plastic blade. OR you can manually release the plastic string to the length that you desire. I hope that helps « Show Less
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I usually cut along the edges of cement driveways and it hasn't damaged anything yet. It will damage/scuff painted surfaces, so be careful there.
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Yes, the 1-1/4" Diamond Oscillating Blade, MM740, (although a little pricey) will handle minor stucco repairs quite nicely.
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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.
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the cutter itself does not move. the plastic shield should not affect the cutter unless it is bent down over it.
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Yes, I used plastic washers to tighten up the base and that took out any movement. I got consistent repeat cuts
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I bought mine to cut patio bricks. I went through a blade in less than a minute. I went to Home Depot, Lowes and ONLINE.There are no alternatives to the dremel blades because of their unique diameter.
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I would suggest you lube the cutters every time you use it. The blades create a lot of friction and could cause the part you mention to fail.
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The blade is a hard plastic so depending on the strength of the composite material it could scratch it. Using it on my driveway it doesn't seem like the blade strikes the concrete directly. That could be due to the angle I hold it at but it could be designed to not hit so the blade doesn't get worn out.
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o the blade gets hot, melting the plexiglass which is plastic, this may ruin the piece and gum up the teeth
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Appreciate an answer but....The question is and was, "Does the blade scallop the wood at entry?" Apparently the narrower "kerf" blades have a propensity for this problem. Especially if they are not metal.
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My only experience with this dado blade is with pine and it worked flawlessly over a long period of time while I was making shiplap siding, I would imagine it would work very well with hardwoods too, plywood...not really sure. It's a very high quality blade.
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That I don't know. I would think any nail would bend if it hits bricks or concrete. If you just go into the wall plaster, they should be fine. I haven't used mine yet as I'm waiting to move within the next month or two, but when they came and I looked at them, they seem to be as good as any others. Just a much bigger assortment to choose from.
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I don't think it would matter since it clamps down fairly tight and shouldn't move. I have used it on pieces less than 4 feet with no problem. The excess just juts out from the wood.
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I haven't used the carbide/diamond/ whatever the masonary blade is yet, but I would think it would cut ok on that. I've plunge cut drywall, 3/4 plywood and 2 x 4's with the steel toothed blades. I don't think you'll get a clean cut line on tile like a diamond blade wet saw, but you should be able to cut very close to the wall.
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I would give it a shot, heat may be a problem so go for slow r p m if in plastic. You can try different cutters also.
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I used it to re-saw a piece of Spanish cedar at almost 3" and it worked fine. The blade is narrow and this is a small saw so stability is not great. You are going to get ripples but overall with a little sanding it was ok.
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I'd recommend using a hilt I wedge anchor for concrete or brick applications. For wood use a lag bolt.