Is it a true flush-cut saw, with teeth that don't protrude downwards, and won't scratch the surface?
1851660
Works for me. I cut with a credit card on the surface and then sand from there.
1851661
Not quite. It's close, but it is better for cross cut on one side and rip on the other.
1851662
I use this saw in exterior finish and cutting interior trim where th casing meets the floor. Its a pull saw--you have to be careful
1851663
It is as good as you'll ever get. I use it all the time. Just like with any flush-cut you have to watch and be careful. Doing so you'll be happy with ever cut.
736653
Yes as long as its not green and soft, if it is hard and not too thin, the saw will work like a breeze.
1483222
Not to my knowledge. One thing to be aware of is that the base plate for the saw is flimsy.
1764556
I highly doubt it, but if so it would take a long time to do so. But in defense of the saw, such cuts are not the intended purpose of this saw. This saw is intended for smaller cuts in tight spaces where boards need to be cut flush. For the cuts you are doing you should use either a table saw or a circular saw. Preferably the table saw.
1874618
That is somewhat of a wide open question. The saw seems well made. I've only had mine a few weeks and used it a few times. The cuts I've made were through 2 3/8 pipe and have been accurate and quite smooth. As I've used a Makita abrasive saw for years I would expect this one to hold up as well. I will continue to use the abrasive saw for less accurate straight cuts and reserve the new saw for miter cuts or where accuracy is paramount.
1974634
No, but you will be happy that you bought this saw. It has power and is very smooth running. I researched for awhile before I bought this and I'm very happy with this saw.
1884875
some are legit. The saw is poorly packaged and easily damaged in shipping as a result. I'll agree to that. One said there is latteral play. Yah, if you don't adjust the two cams that take up the play, dah! Some are about damage in shipping. But! And this is a big but, this is a fantastic tool for the money. Straight true cuts in sheet goods are possible and chip free cuts in melamine and laminate are a delight. If you can afford a Festool by it. If not, this is the next best thing.
1032559
Yes. I bought one but haven't used it yet. I'm sure it's a good product. The saw is remarkable. It's rare that you get to say that about any product now a days!
797276
Yes. I have cut through hardwoods and hard plastics with this saw with no difficulties.
1080733
In my use this saw (using the included blade) makes relatively chip-free cuts. As you would expect from the price it is not a high precision machine. Preventing chips is largely a matter the operator's care in use. The saw is only designed to make straight, plumb cuts. If the work is kept flat and fed slow and straight the cut has minimal chipping. It is not a precision lapidary saw, however.
1589365
Yes, if you're careful and patient. I used this saw to put together a model train table for my kids and did quite a few flush cuts in the process. I have sliced things as thin as 1/8" using this saw.
1185609
The top side (cutting surface) is flat BUT it has the slightest "lip" running around the edge. The surface is textured. The bottom side has little round feet.
1966579
Maybe not quite the right tool simply because the teeth do not go right to the end of the blade. There is another small saw called a flush cut, I believe, which does have teeth going right to the end of the blade. You may still have trouble using just a saw for the job unless there is a gap between the molding and the floor. But the Shark saw is an excellent tool to have around and does make very fine cuts on the pull stroke as well as having a coarser cut side. Get one just for the hell of it !
754756
Never tried - just curious, do you mean the tools that fit into the grooves built into the surface of the table ? The fence is pretty decent for this type of saw - it is not as tight (solid, steady) as a traditional saw like a Delta Contractor 10"
1307296
The saw itself had no problem cutting 1" ID steel tubing with a wall thickness of 1/8". The cut was neat enough for what we wanted to do with it (re-sizing an air gun piston). When it comes to cutting flat metal, the saw has no problem for any reasonable thickness (less than 3/16) that I have attempted. That said, 1/16 or thinner tends to warp if you are just trying to rip a piece without bracing the sides of the cut. Now, I keep saying the "saw has no problem", because the commonly available Bosch blades don't last too long. HOWEVER, I wasn't going heavy enough with the oil (I assume), and I think the blades were overheating (warping and blackening).... So to sum up, the saw is not the problem, with the proper technique and blade the saw cuts metal of a thickness less than 3/16 quickly, and acceptably cleanly. May not apply to stainless steel though, no experience with stainless. -Edit- Remember to keep this saw spotless if you are cutting metal; it will crud up like crazy if you throw it aside with metal filings all over it. This is a quality tool.
1643737
Not to my knowledge. I do not think the saw maxi was designed for fine cut you would need for flush corners. A miter saw or a miter box with a good saw should do it. Stanley and Buck would be a good choice
1991802
It does have flush cut blade that comes with kit if purchased new . I am a flooring installer and love this tool . Works great for cutting bottom of door jams and moldings for sliding flooring under . and for digging out grout from ceramic . I wish I had this thing 35 years ago .. Very handy .... Ken