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You may need a spacer block or shim to trim doorjambs. This saw is as powerful as a reciprocating saw, yet as smooth as a Bosch jigsaw. You certainly will want the miter attachment for cutting trim. It runs like a sewing-machine on steroids, so it requires some thoughtful planning to use. If you are an experienced power-tool user, you will find this thing does certain tasks very well and is a great time-saver. With the right grip and some guide-blocks, I have even cut large dovetails with it. I would not recommend this tool to everybody, but it is a unique problem-solver for me.
I've owned two of these tools for over 10 years. They do have a few more uses depending on your creativity, but don't ask them to do more than that. Used on a daily basis. They are for undercutting almost exclusively. As undercutters they are the best. I also own the Fein Multimaster, but the blades are too expensive.
This saw is just what is needed to get those door frames and cuts that are hard to do done. Should have owned a saw like this before
Definitely more precise cuts than with a hand-held fine-tooth saw. Very pleased with how straight a cut I get, and how fine a cut I get in thin plywood going across grain. A little awkward to handle, but with practice I believe this complaint will go away. It is important to keep the blade angle low to the cut, as their directions point out. I would strongly recommend this saw to anyone working with thin plywood.
And, it is fair to say that if I can use this comfortably, anyone who is willing to read the directions can do so.A couple of caveats:1)At 3.5 pounds, it is not heavy. 2)The speed is variable. The hand tool this replaces is a back saw, which would also make smooth cuts, but more slowly and with a greater degree of "elbow grease." Frankly, I am near 50, with a bad back and slightly arthritic hands, so it is essential to make the work easier. To say it goes through wood like a hot knife through butter is a bit of an exaggeration, but not much of one. My primary use for this tool is cutting exotic woods into pieces, to be used for craft projects. I still suggest safety goggles, of course).I haven't actually used it for home repairs or cut metal with it, though I will eventually get the metal-cutting blade. This is a GOOD thing, because it is hard to turn on or off, unintentionally. But a 16-inch tool box will do just fine.A couple of things I really like:1)The On/Off switch is a bit stiff.
Some people may not like this, but I do, because it is also hard to change speed unless you actually want to.3)Changing blades is simple and needs no tools.4)Because it makes fine cuts, it does not blow dust all over. But face facts; it's a power tool. I obviously need a tool that will cut smoothly, with little or no splintering.I find that I can get nice, smooth cuts, with a minimum of effort and time. The speed dial is separate from the power switch. But if you are used to making fine cuts with a hand saw, you will have to get used to the weight.2)It doesn't vibrate much, which makes it easy to handle. There will be some vibration.3)Unless you buy the kit with the miter attachment, they do not sell a case for it. (Of course there will be some, but it doesn't blow in my face. On the whole, a good product.
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