Do you think it will work well for milling with 1/2" forstner bits into birch wood?
1127899
When I use a 2" hole saw, it seems to lack power, I have used a 9/16th's forstner drill bit and it worked well. I have worked with red oak.
361819
Yes but not for real hard hard woods it's good for small jobs and softer woods like pine and oak.
1757651
I use them only for wood, and they are great. I would drill some sheet metal and see how it worked. But I would also use a little cutting oil, so it will cut easier and not dull the bit !Good luck
91349
Yes, I have a black and decker with a 3/8" chuck and works great. I have little to no wood working skills and this tool made me feel like a pro. Great choice, have fun!
286743
The saw is capable and has plenty of power, depending on you putting the correct blade on it, it will do fine, assuming that you are not cutting 1" hard steal.
1579568
It works fine. I have a Stihl 390 and I particularly like the jig. Like you said, "as long as the pitch is correct".
2126680
Should work fine for that, doesn't have the high RPM's as a Dremel does but has plenty of torque and about as much speed as any household drill does,The stand and feed lever should work better then the dremel did. nice working drill for what it costs for sure.
1765246
I'm not sure what your trying to use with it. I use bits designed for side cutting.
1890230
You have a nice saw. I believe you have a 1" arbor so this blade will work fine. The one problem I have with Forrest blades is they seem to want to spread throughout the shop one you use one, you'll want them everywhere, I have five including a dado for the table saw. Keep the pitch off with a good resin cleaner. If they become dull from use or you hit a nail (made me sick when I did) send them to Forrest to have them reconditioned, it will be money well spent. Be safe, have fun.bob
991755
Yes, it would work for that. I use mine for bonsai tools, lots of pockets and heavy duty.
1134572
The size you have that's close to,but under 1/2 inch. This will also help in not splitting the wood. If you have a 3/8 wood bore bit that's the best
616587
It will work. The rip depth will come down by half an inch. If you want to use it for cutting 18 mm boards then there will be no problem. Any way I will set my 5 1/2" trim saw on the rip cut jig and try it out. I can let you know in a day.
180594
I think it will, but with small drill bits, and very slowly. Do not expect a lot of efficiency, it is really more a screwdriver than a drill. It is good for screw driving task or drilling in wood.
2181195
I would say yes. I have cut the 2-ply chip board with it and that was what I bought it for and it has done well.
623447
I also use it for modeling (Games Workshop; mostly grinding and cutting) and it won't fit anything smaller than a 3/16" drill bit. Although if you're looking at buying this, I hope you don't need it for more than 5 minutes, otherwise the battery will die.
1278454
should work fine... I use it for small to 2.5 inch Oleander branches(medium hardness)
1407990
I would not recommended it. At best it would be a SLOW process with lots of cutting oil. For that type of work you should get a full size drill press. About 1/8" is about all the steel I would try. This is designed more for small light metals and wood. The type of work jewelers, dental techs and crafter do.