What is the widest piece of lumber this model will cut? I need to cut 1x6s.
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I have not assembled my saw yet. Best answer I can give is probably. Contact the compny that sells the brand here. They were quick to answer my questions last year.
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It will cut up to 6 1/8" in width. 1" X 6" is not the actual retail dimension of the wood (it is less) unless you cut wood to that size.
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No idea but the Saw and the Blade I got from Makita was awesome. We were cross cutting white pine 6 x 12, 8 x 8, and 6 x 8. Worked great.
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6 1/2" saw blade, suggest finish saw blades for smooth cuts. Rough cuts get jammed.
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A 2x6 or a 4x4. But this is really meant for detail trim work. I would use a cutoff saw with a fine blade for wood that size.
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The maximum width is 12 inches. The actual cutting platform is just a hair shy of 12 1/4 inches.
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I've been able to cut through a 2x3 on it's side, and all 2x4 and 2x6 cedar/fir. Just feel the resistance of the wood and take er slow!
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The saw will cut a 4x4 but is just short of cutting a 2x6 in one pass unless you are willing to roll the board up at the end of the cut. Rolling the board is a practice common among carpenters but it is not accurate and IS NOT SAFE.
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6 inch for sure. I have a 10 inch Rigid and it calls for a 6inch. Far less strain on the motor when you are cutting a wide dado.
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I have a multi-blade set that has 10" and 12" blades, which work fine. I think you can feel safe to use whatever length blade is available, especially from Milwaukee. I think the limit will be what you are cutting. For really wide, hard materials (10" oak tree trunk) just take your time and don't overburden the saw. Let it do the job without overheating. You should be fine.
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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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The Husqvarna Electric Cut-n-Break Power Cutter will have around a 1" wide cut.
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I cut 1x6 and 2x6 cedar. It cuts a very small radius with no deflection (although the blade gets hot with tight turns) and it cuts through knots with ease. Great little saw.
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I have taken a oak board 6"x 1"x 2" sawed a grove down it as the saw blade is about the same thickness as ulu knifeblade. You can have a cabinet shop cut one for you if you don't have the equipment.
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I am not sure about that but I guess you must use what comes with it for sure. I also think the thickest board you can cut is about 1 inch by 15 1/4 cross cut. I personally use this machine to cut thin strips of wood for artisan works.
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I would go for a model with a bigger motor. This one chokes with a 1/2" rip blade on 3" stock... I do carving, and rough cut my small stock on it, though feeding it very, very slowly.
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I cut 3 ft sections of cedar trees in half length lenght wise. I use this planer to then even out the interior surface of the log to make benches. Tried using a hand powered rasp. Then quickly bought the Makita. I prefer Makita brand to all others.. Blades make quick work of a14 inch wide bench top, leaving a smooth surface thst requires only finish sanding after a finish has been applied.
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Hi Tom, I think you may have difficulty getting a clean cut since the blade diameter is 1/2" smaller than the surface you're cutting. You'd either end up hand-trimming the remainder or flipping and cutting twice. You may want to look at a sliding compound miter saw or radial arm saw for pieces bigger than 7"