Would you use this saw to trim hardwood plugs?
448590
I have, but you have to be careful not to nick the surrounding wood. This Shark is great with a mitre box, but a little large for flush cutting.
448591
I haven't used the saw for that but it does give a nice clean cut. I certainly think it would work for cutting plugs.
448592
I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws as you wnat. This one does a lot for one tool. I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws... » Read More I wouldn't hesitate to try it. The cut is very close. The blade is thinner than most saw blades. It is flexible so you can get it to lie flush against the surface. There is a medium tooth side and a fine tooth side. You may require a tad of sanding or a sharp razor knife to finish if there is a splinter left. edit: I see the suggestion that it may be too large for flush cutting. I would say that all depends on how tight your work space is. I have cut many delicate materials with this saw and it does everything I've ever tried t on. That said, if you have a huge saw budget, get as many saws as you wnat. This one does a lot for one tool. « Show Less
448593
I'm assuming you want to trim the plugs after they're installed. If that's the case, yes I would...very carefully.
448594
Both the ripping dude and the crosscut side have some set to the teeth, so it's not really a flush cut saw-- it'll scuff the surface you're cutting to if you ride up against it. Still a good saw, but not the 100% ideal for trimming plugs.
1481367
I think this should not be the purpose of such a saw... its blade is thin and my experience is that it has worked very well cutting up to 1 1/4",
748877
Hi, I can't see why you would want to,I believe the square cut is basically to use with circular saws only I would think, cheers
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.
1567443
Yes, but it won't be accurate or clean cut for the trim. I believe using a miter saw will give me a cleaner cut and professional look for the trims.
2194537
Yes.. a horizontal or chop saw would be better if that's what you mostly plan on using it for however..
354844
Not likely. It needs rigid resistance like any other saw. Not great for chopping anything that's already on the ground either. I've sawed down trees that were 8 inches across and hundreds and hundreds of dead branches off of trees. That's what this is designed for.
1061823
I do not see why not, yes you would have to get a different blade for a nice smooth clean cut, I also have Milwaukee's other cordless saw for wood, that also works unreal!! Hope that helps some? Howie.
726325
Never tried it. Not sure if it would work very well. I have used a sawzall before. It really does not make that much of a mess.
2197625
I don't believe so. It's a handy compact tool that is easy to have around but it wouldn't be my only jig saw. I have a Bosch corded one that I use for anything serious. That said, I use it several times a week.
830344
Probably, but its not a high torque machine and so it would be hard on it. I personally would not use my $700 saw this way. Not to mention the melted steel that would stick to the saw and damage the table for precision wood cutting.
327357
I bought mine primarily to rip through 3/4 inch plywood, maple, birch, pine, oak, etc, and it works great. Couldn´t tell you how long the battery will last because I only cut through a couple of sheets at the time and then store it. But for my needs I am very happy with it, in fact, I don´t use the corded one anymore
1515577
I think the tool would probably be underpowered. It's better with softer woods.
1764558
I would not recommend this tool for the job....not enough power. Blade has a back on it so the angle of the cut would be too shallow. Use a skillsaw or table saw or band saw with infeed/outfeed table or rollers.
1785000
I wouldn't recommend it; the blade requires some type of handle to be safe to use and is longer than a typical pruning saw would be. The blade that came with mine was very dull due to poor packaging, too; and would be hard to push and pull through most tree limbs without the extra leverage the polls give you. You could likely use it as a hand pruning saw in a pinch, but I think it would be risky to do so.
1641538
If the blade works on it yes. However it's only going to cut so far into it. I'd be looking at a different type of saw if I was trying to do that.
2126281
OK for very short cuts or notches. Long cuts use circular saw, sawsall or jigsaw.