Can this saw rip easily?
1805134
This is a nice little saw for the back yard or basement shop but is under powered. If you want to do a lot of ripping you will get bored quickly because you will be waiting for this little saw to cut, if you force it the blade will wander badly.
1794307
I have done test rip cuts in 4/4 maple and it works well, not sure if this is beyond the design. Mostly using the saw for various cross cuts (trimming plugs, end pieces) on maple and walnut. Even tried it out on bubinga and it cuts well if you go slowly. Love the canvas cover.
1262050
No it cant. I ended up uying another model tablesaw from a company called Micro Mart small tools I think they have a 3-400.00 saw that will do thatGood Luck
2133923
Yes, but be careful with hitting stuff, because the blade is not good quality.
797276
Yes. I have cut through hardwoods and hard plastics with this saw with no difficulties.
336226
Although I have no experience in this area I would say the hard plastic tire on the wheels would probably be damaged if you cut metal with this saw. I personally woujld not cut metal with my bandsaw.
2152591
Yes, depending on what blade length you choose. Has plenty of power. Only draw back is that like any reciprocating saw, if the blade hangs up the tool bounces. Slower cut can solve this. Great tool and handy.
1386201
Dunno, never tried. I'd suggest calling Home Depot, ask the experts! Good luck, love the saw, had it for close to 6 years!
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.
496117
I have not, and I would not !! This saw is designed for wood as far as I know and it's a rough cutting saw, it would be very dangerous!!
2181906
The saw is built to make cuts of many angles on wood such cas 2X4's. It will not rip a 2X4. So if by,"Straight " you mean an accurate cross cut,the answer is yes .
821388
I've cut 2" sch 40 a handful of times. I believe it would do what you want no problem. As long as you don't try to cut too fast, just let the saw do the work, the blade should hold up. Cutting slow with this saw is still 3x faster than an abrasive.
2131696
This saw rips through 3" logs like butter. I haven't used it for cutting bone so if the bone is as tough as that then yes
1407726
Yes. You can cut it easily with a hacksaw or some other fine-toothed saw, like a pull saw. The hangers can be moved to new positions once you cut the rails.
190950
You will burn a lot of fuel and chain oil. I have a 20" saw and it works well, just don't force the cut
900406
No, it does not. It is not a proper tool for ripping. The 3/8" blade is not ridged enough to rip a good straight line. I use a small table saw for ripping.
1675237
I think that would depend on the thickness of the material, how much you have to cut, and desired finish of cut. However this saw will indeed slice through sheet metal very cleanly! I personally love mine and would recommend it to you!