i build small oak clocks am wondering if this item can handle small pieces of wood that have been resawed need to be plained smooth?sears are junk.
216276
I had issues with the jointer table not being level l actually went through two machines . I bought a 6inch used jointer and a 12inch planer instead. Its a good concept but didnt work.
470199
This is a small machine with but two blades. It needs to be taken slowly and carefully. If you try quick and rough it's not for you. Take it easy, set it right, and it should be okay for small pieces.
470200
This tool is junk I went through four of them and then JET finally decided to just give me my money back. I would get two smaller stand alone tools. It's really a shame a quality tool company would make a tool this terrible.
470201
I haven.t used the planer function myself. If you mean small as in thin, I imagine it would be able to handle them fine. Just use plenty of supports and roller stands. The pieces need to be big enough in dimension to be stable for the rollers to pull the material through.
415567
I have used it on oak and maple flooring a lot, that's why I bought it. It works great, albeit much slower than a circular saw. I typically use it to end cut individual boards to weave new sections in to old sections. End cut the board and then split it with a chisel and remove it. Also used it to cut in new flush thresholds, a similar cut to your cabinet cut. Like any saw, it works best with new blades. Hit a flooring nail, which are typically hardened nails, and you will trash the blade right away. Cost of doing business.
361819
Yes but not for real hard hard woods it's good for small jobs and softer woods like pine and oak.
137945
These Carbide bits would probably be overkill, even for hardwood, because they cut hard things very fast. And they may leave a rougher surface than you want. For fast shaping; they'd definitely do the job, but I surmise that a softer bit would do just as well on hardwood. A simple sanding drum (2 sizes that I know of) should work very well for finishing and fine shaping. To remove large areas; try a saw blade. "Rotary Saw Blade": available individually or in sets. I usually work with metal, but I have used the tools listed on wood and plastic.
2274421
Yes you can. I do it with a small block of wood. Not using a block of wood to make it soft might crush your tool.be careful and safe with this unit. Works grate
429115
This is a hack saw that is used for metal. Since you need one to cut light weight wood such as bass wood, poplar or pine check out the Stanley 20-221 mini utility saw. This kind of saw would be good for wood probably less than 1/2" thick. If you want to cut thicker wood check out the cross cut saws. They all are rated not just by length but by the number of points (PTS). The more points the finer the cut, it also means it will take longer to cut through the wood. If you are doing modeling type of work you can use several different types of saws but if you just want to cut straight a dovetail saw may help, there are also gent saws a smaller version. If need to cut circular patterns a coping saw or the lighter weight fret saw may be what you need. I realize that you only asked a simple question and I, obviously, gave a very long answer but I don't know exactly what you want to cut so I apologize. It just may be the first two options should be the choice to make.
1456066
no because oak is very strong wood.also i use this on 1/2 in plywood and broke. it's best that you buy a quality brand for oak like the milwakee brand. i hope i answer your question.
870477
I found it too slow for what I want to cut, which is very small branches and thick vines. I bought a machete and it does a better and quickerjob, but if you are looking for a smoother finish, then you may have to use a saw. I think Sears has a cordless circular saw, which would probably be much better. I hate to buy anything from Sears as they have become a bunch of rip off artists, but............
701271
This saw has a pretty aggressive 'set', meaning the teeth will create a wide saw kerf. So yes, it'll probably get through the wood of the armoire. I've cut 2x4s with it without any issues. However, if the wood is hard (like oak), it's not going to be easy going, and sawing a straight line if you're not used to hand tools can be difficult. I suggest you use a circular saw for this kind of work. But, if you're willing to put in some elbow grease and you're not too picky about the final result (i.e. you can live with a wavy cut), then go for it.
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I certainly does for me, but I am a wood turner and I do not trust kewless. With a key I have personally tightened it and KNOW, it will not fail and at 3000 rpm that is a great import to me. for normal use, I am not sure, but for my quick changes I have five of them and have incamentally larger bits in each one and they work very well. Hope that assists.
2025180
I actually use these as a really inexpensive jig to drill 5/16 dowels in furniture I build, as well as the stated purpose for checking square and 1,2,3" functions as well. You can clamp this to wood, drill some dowels, move it down, using the last hole drilled with a dowel sticking out putting the last hole in the block to set a new line of perfectly spaced dowels.
497072
It shouldn't be a problem for you. My older craftsman had this approximate table size. This is a great product for making a smaller saw seem like a cabinet saw, but still keeping the weight down for easy storage.
819197
This is smaller than the traditional jigsaw and I think, much better for small wood projects. I love mine and use it for everything up to an inch thick. Great tool at this price. Don't forget to get a packet of several different blades, saves trips to the hardware store.
419439
I've run white oak, cherry, hard maple, purple heart and many other hard woods. If I take to much, the result isn't good. Although if I'm smart by taking a little longer doing the work, I'm very happy. So Cuts are very light not to score or chatter. I'm very pleased with this tool. Take care of your wood & it will take care...
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3/4" red oak will be very dense so I would try strong saw blades with the teeth spaced quite widely apart. Use a slow speed on the scrollsaw for hard, thick wood as you describe. When using the scrollsaw, try it on a scrap first and if it works as desired, then on your project.
30368
I've had this saw for a long time. It's great for light duty use. I wouldn't use it on 12" solid metal regularly. And the 20v battery will not work. If u need to cut alot of hard steel go with a plug in cord one. They are way stronger. The cord is a hassle but having to recharge batteries every 5 minutes and weaker cutting ability off sets the hassle of the cord. If r just cutting 2x4, plywood, nails, PVC, copper/brass, nails/bolts tree branch then this saw is worth the money
2183455
This product appears to be able to rejuvinate any wood. It may take a little longer to absorb into harder woods. I used it on a 145 year old clock with mixed wood inlays and it restored it to an almost new appearance.