Can this produce smooth clean chip-free cuts in plywood and other sheetgoods, &amp; can it be used with a straight edge to keep the cut perfectly straight
1037506
NOT SO MUCH. The blades cut by having little bits of metal on the sides of the wheel. This produces a rough cut. It was a big disappointment to me because I wanted it to make fine cuts. It can be used with straight edge against the built-in foot around the blade, so you can make very straight cuts, but not very smooth.
1482133
I have one and bought one for my Father in law, both of us have used them regularly and never had any issues. They work really well in irregular corners and to be able to make mitre cuts that match. If you are having problems then you need to slow down and read instructions or go to you tube, my bet there is a video there of how to use these. I happen to think these are the best for what they are for that you can buy!
2112004
Hello Angel. Yes. I cut through 3/4" thick TREATED plywood, which is a really dense and heavy plywood because of all the chemicals in it. Treated plywood also tends to hold more moisture than regular plywood, at times it even feels damp to the touch, and two sheets stacked together with out some kind of divider between them will actually "sweat". So I really thought I would have had a problem cutting it, but this tool did great. Just make sure you use the cutter that is specifically for wood. With the correct bit you should be able to cut through any thickness of plywood. Hardwood may cause problems if you cut anything thicker than 3/4". I have not tried it in a full 1" thick hardwood board; as I have only cut ply. Just take your time, don't rush the cuts and clean them out often if you are making thin and curved cuts. If there is a high moisture content in the ply, the sawdust will build up in the cuts. I just repass the bit along the inside of the cut and the spinning bit can be used to clean the area. Please protect your eyes, wear goggles -- I tend to lean down really close to the area as I cut as my eyes are old and getting bad! Good luck with your project -- oh and this tool can be used just like a small dremmel brand tool. I needed to cut some really big nails out of some old wood and I tried one of my metal cutting disk from my dremmel and it worked great. So you can use this for a lot of different things.
1274331
yes, i have used it to cut hardwood flooring when installing a floor level threshold to an exising floor. You do have to use a guide for a perfectly straight cut
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.
18818
The saw has a foot which can be used with a straight edge clamped to the wood to produce a straight cut. A trick I was taught for preventing splintering with plywood is to clamp another piece of wood under the plywood. I am guessing the splintering occurs with plywood layers not having enough support.
905191
As with any saw it is dependent on the blade used. Cutting the right side is always a plus. Running a straight edge will allow straight cuts.
314983
It provides nice clean cuts in all I've used it on. I did put a hardwood floor in a small room using this blade to make the cuts. Worked great.
1944916
No chipping, but sometimes the line curves just slightly at the very end of the cut. I also had problems scoring and getting a clean break on very narrow pieces (like trying to score a 1.5 inch wide piece from a 13 inch square tile). But for large cuts (3+ inches wide by 13) I found the QEP makes a cleaner cut than my wet saw.
1349091
This saw is best for straight cuts so while it might be useful for preparing blanks for your purpose it might not be suited to even gentle curves. Keep one in your tool collection anyway. New uses will suggest themselves !
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.
1868625
I mainly use my rail saw for cutting plywood. It is far superior for that. You can, with a little ingenuity, perform most table saw functions with it. No dado work. Narrow and short rip cuts are more difficult. Taper cuts are real easy. If I was short on space, it would be a great choice.
861297
Does very well with hardwood -- almost no chipout. Plywood is a little more difficult, so I sometimes score the wood with the blade set very low before cutting the full depth.
1528597
I have used this on plywood on several occasions with great results. With the four blade inserts and the 24 tooth outer blades I have had no complaints on any material I have used this on. I have used it several times a week for around two years and the carbide still looks great. It is by far the best dado set I have used in my 25+ years of woodworking. I would buy it again without question. Good luck.
1827471
I have not used for for chipboard, but it certainly should be up to the task ! this is the best paper trimmer I have used !!
18820
I would think that it would depend on the blade that was being used, as far as chip-free cuts. I have not used it in that fashion. I think it would be very important to keep it fully charged as well so that the blade doesn't stall. As far as strait cuts with a straight edge it would follow the straight edge fine.
1001907
I have not used it on plywood. But I would stay away from plywood in general because the glue and the many layers of plywood would be very hard on the blade. I would imagine even a little dangerous. Since the blade could get stuck in it , sending wood chips flying all over. But I don't see why it shouldn't work providing you want to risk what I mentioned above.