Can this produce smooth clean chip-free cuts in plywood & other sheetgoods, & can it be used with a straight edge to keep the cut perfectly straight?
1790622
Would not even attempt to use this on any kind of wood. This device is not a saw-it's made to cut lightweight materials like cardboard, poster board, etc. you can use it with a straight edge to keep aligned, but the surround on the cutting head makes it a little more difficult than it needs to be. Again, this device is not a saws all device.
1790623
You are thinking beyond this tool's capabilities. Think of this rotary cutter as useful for much lighter materials.. nothing heavier than corrugated cardboard boxes. For the price, you really can't expect more. What it does, it does very well. Especially nice that it is self-sharpening. I use it to cut down cardboard boxes to take to our local recycling center
1790624
Greetings Pierce, good questions, but sorry to say I have no idea. It cuts several layers of denim-type fabric (that frays easily) without jamming on the frayed bits (unlike Black and Decker electric scissors!!), and cuts card and stiff plastic etc. but not sure it would be powerful enough to cut plywood. Ciao for Now, Tricia, Bermuda : )
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.
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.
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
885210
it's incredibly smooth on everything i've cut. i've cut oak, pine, poplar and ash. I recently went to cabinet making shop and they use this same blade in all their saws. They're great blades!
1777492
I have used it for that before, you have to make sure that the edges have a clean cut and that it is free of silicone and oil.
1830654
This will do an excellent job for small or short precision cuts in anything made of wood, including plywood materials. There are several different blades available for what ever you need to cut. I do not own a saw max yet, but I like what I saw on the videos so far. Maybe a birthday gift idea?
18819
we mainly use it for trim.it will make a nice cut with a straight edge.i haven't experimented a lot with it
18817
The rotation speed is fairly low and you will need to experiment with various blades. The standard blade does chip the edge. There is a finer circular blade but I have not used it yet. The cuts I make have not needed a perfectly chip-frre cut, and I just round the edge with sand paper. I have used it against a straight edge. You have to watch it through, because it will wonder away from the ruler it you do not put the appropriate pressure. Positioning the edge (I use a long level) requires some inventiveness.
332523
plywood yes veneers an melamine no. It could be used with a straight edge. if you want chip free in veneer and melamine you probably would have to go with a festool, they have chip guards that hug the blade. The makita has play between the blade and the chip guard. bosch might make good chip guards too but I don't know first hand.
667350
YES... straight cuts only, and plastic must be solidly suported on both sides of the cut and bottom to diminish or exclude vibration. And let the blade do the cutting--do not rush it.
5561
To the best of my knowledge, NO. I was mistaken (I answered before receiving the blade, basing my response on what was posted on Amazon). The tips are carbide and the blade cuts most materials very cleanly. However be very careful with melamine. The up side chips very badily even when taped. To mitigate this issue, put the finish side down and set the cut depth to 1/2 tooth. This will vituially eliminate the chipping.
18822
Yes, you can make clean cuts depending on the blade you're using and it's condition as well as cut straight lines using a guide (straight edge). The problem with this tool is it overheats the battery quickly draining it. So you've only got about 3-6 minutes of cutting. Love this tool but HATE that it doesn't run longer.
2114492
I recently installed about 1,500 sq. ft. of this product. I found trimming straight lines to work best on a table saw with finish-type blade (lots of small teeth on blade). The saw provides a very clean cut edge. For a small job a heavy-duty utility knife and a straight edge will work...but it takes some effort and several passes with a sharp knife to finally get through the tiles. A fine-tooth jig saw also works, but requires a straight edge for cutting.
1982939
If you get a Diamond Blade, you would be successful. Maybe the carbide blade for a while but I expect it would wear faster. As for straight? How steady are you.
201752
Will work with a circular hole saw at slow speed for cutting holes. Then clean (blow) any loose pieces then seal with silicone 50 yr caulk. If fact any surface you cut you need to seal that way.As Elaine states I only cut straight lines with a single edge razor blade, or carpenters knife blade, NEW & SHARP only.
2191391
I use mine for cutting material; however, I don't see why it wouldn't cut cardboard. The straightness of the line depends on the user.