Is the top metal guide supposed to be exactly perpendicular to the blade so that you can actually use it as a guide for square cuts (vs the grids)?
1704011
I use the top metal guide to line up the paper. I also use the grid lines. It cuts quite nicely and seems to be pretty accurate.
1704012
I have never used a cutter as accurate and clean as this cutter. The cuts are clean and accurate. As with any cutter, I always double check the actual measurement but I have found this the cleanest and most accurate cutter I have ever used and endorse it without equivacation. The cuts are as square as anyone could expect them to be without loss of measurement across the cut. This cutter performs and from my standpoint, I would never look for anything better.
156153
There is a small metal lock where the blade goes that locks into position when you open the blade. You must move it out of the way yup close the blade.
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.
1224285
I think you would be better off with your own guide from plywood. Just check out saw guide on You Tube. I am sorry I bought this , as I did go back to my plywood guide. The kregg guide is just to flimsy and not accurate, slips out of line with your cut.
1816276
No the blade is just a straight shape edge. There are holes throught the blade above the edge so what you are cutting does not adhear to the blade.
1494251
Mine did not come with a guide so that it depends on your skill to keep a straight line I suppose. I use a BD edger for that purpose.
731333
Yes The metal guide works best after the first established cut has been made. especially if you adjust it to the trench setting . What took an hour with a string trimmer takes only 15 minutes and looks nicer. I have not regretted this purchase . Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.
1087284
Don't use guide, it will scratch knife's finish. Just use your hand keep 15 degree angle.
1105477
There is distal taper on the blade but it is more pronounced on the bottom (edge side) then on the top. This allows the blade to maintain its rigidity to the tip.
806945
Yes it has to be square. If it isn't you can use a piece of scrap wood an clamp it to the sheet you trying to cut just to get a square edge. Once it's out when your going to use it again. Unless you leave the saw on when you store the tool and saw square you can make you cuts a lot faster with this tool. Only down side is every time you remove the saw from this tool you have to reset it and zero it
145524
There are fixed slots used to guide the knife. It is nice to have the loaf traight and uniform slives. You could use a shim to hold the loaf away from the end but not worth the effort.
180377
Depends on your definition of precise. I do woodworking, so it drove me nuts that this thing is not absolutely straight and square. The bottom edge does not sit 90 to the sliding rail. You have to compensate and then everything might go out of square.
180376
Mine does not cut straight because the paper guides are not on straight. I had no luck resolving the matter with the company. So I only use it to cut things that aren't that important to get absolutely straight.
2071997
The proper blade for this is a T-shank blade. I have not tried a straight shank that requires a keeper to slip in the little hole on the jigsaw at the top of the blade. This calls for a T-shank and that's all I've ever used. If you're pricing blades, the DeWalt may be a little pricey so I have stuck with Bosch, they're an excellent blade and work fine. I bought this saw as a bare tool and the nice to have flush cut blade did come with it as well.
604893
There's no guide but if you're on a straight cut and deep enough you can guide yourself with the blade. It cuts in a straight line better with the front wheels separated.
1892964
As far as I am aware, there is no angle/corner, be it inside or outside that this tool will not read. Pay attention to the exact reading/degrees, set your miter saw accordingly, make your cuts and get perfect joints first time, always. This is a really useful tool.
2214888
You are correct, but the spring is shown in the wrong position. You need to open the handles all the way up, then rotate the spring so that it fits in close the cutting head. That way the spring back action works!