I need to cut 1/4 inch off the bottom of a hollow core door. One web site says possible but use a fine blade to prevent splintering. Will this blade do the trick?
1858018
I would say YES! This is how to do it: Make a pencil line across the door where you want to saw it. Then use a utility knife to make a very small cut in it. Then use your Diablo. You can probably just saw it, but my instructions will keep it from tearing or splintering. You could also use blue tape over the area to be cut.
1858019
I've used this blade to trim down hollow core doors with perfect results. Make sure to use a staightedge. Also you might want to wear a dust mask, the composite material tends do make really fine dust.
1858020
Yes should work fine as long as the door is smooth at the bottom and you can keep the saw moving.
1858021
I think so. I made a shelfing system a tad too long, and had to slice the end off. I was surprised how clean it cut. One problem you may have is that the door may have a veneer that easily splinters. That could be a problem. What I'd do is wrap the door with like 1/8 inch sacrificial wood, and cut both that and the door, that way you minimize the risk of splintering.
210606
This tool is not really designed to do what I think you are doing. It is more for precision cutting and does not make long cuts in a perfecly straight line. It has a very thin blade so it doesn't remove very much material such as a piece of plexiglass would fill. It would be very difficult to make a straight level cut longer than about 4 inches. I would recommend using a router, with a fence attachment. You can clean up the corners with a hand chisel and have a nice straight step to set the plexi in.
1825038
I used 1 1/4" It was a good tight fit and there appeared to be plenty of room left over for a larger hole. Make sure to buy a drill bit and hole saw that is appropriate for the material you're cutting through as well as make sure the surface you're drilling through is sturdy enough to handle it.
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The saw has a foot which can be used with a straight edge clamped to the wood to produce a straight cut. A trick I was taught for preventing splintering with plywood is to clamp another piece of wood under the plywood. I am guessing the splintering occurs with plywood layers not having enough support.
877834
my husband said yes it would but to take your time and if it starts heating up to stop and let it cool off then finish if it's real thick. he has cut 1/4 inch with no problem or heating up.
1503072
It will not cut 1/2" steel effectively; especially tool steel. However, if you want to cut a small amount and have the appropriate blade then it will probably get the job done. I personally would not consider it as an option for routine use unless I had no other choice.
354895
I dont have an answer, but Im looking for the same thing. Have you found a blade that does cut a flat bottom dado?
1712183
Not real familiar with those wall panels but it looks like they are only 1/8th" thick. This blade might work but I would probably look for a higher tooth paneling blade. Aqua's instructions are very vague on what they are looking for as far as a "fine tooth blade".
128774
Ditto to Jim's answer. Be careful not to cut fingers off--this blade be sharp, yes indeed, YES indeed!
2040632
The blade is about 1 1/2" deep at the heel, which just clears my knuckles to the cutting board with the blade horizontal. Should be fine unless you have VERY big hands or are wearing thick gloves.
1604384
The hole saw is 2" deep. However, the inside end surface stops the saw from cutting that deep. The inside depth is about 1-7/8". You could certainly cut through 1-1/2", probably as thick as 1-3/4".
1764560
Use of this Bosch cut-off saw for yourproject is completely out-of-the-question. It has a fine-toothed blade, and is designed as a flush cut-off saw for cutting door molding, for example, when installing flooring that is higher than the original. it is not designed to rip anything. Use a circular saw or large (contractors) table saw.
1946885
I cannot answer your specific question for sure since I used it only for repairing my sagging wooden gates. My hunch is that if the diameter of some object is few inches or more, the saw probably would work. But, if something that is not thick nor fixed in place, this saw would not work because the serration of the saw "teeth" is very coarse; using such a saw would be a challenge to cut where you want to successfully.
1472951
I've only used it on foam-core board but it does slice cleanly through all the layers and slice into the mat board I use to prevent the wood support from being marred. It is easy to use with a straight rail that is anchored somehow. The foam-core I use for model building. I would expect you to go through blades fairly fast but that happens any time you want super-crisp cuts with thin blades.
764058
The thickest that I have cut is about an inch and a quarter hardwood, had no problem, I believe you could even thicker if you took your time and not push it real hard and use sharp blades! Hope this helps !!
1080735
It's been cutting 1/4" glass fine for me. Just keep an eye on the blade; when it starts chipping, replace the blade, but it seems to last quite some time.
1168733
I think i saw a blade that leaves 1/2". That would probably work. That blade that comes with it leaves about 1/4" or less.