How easy (or difficult) is it to keep cuts square? Does it tend to wander much when trying to cut straight down?
741059
The bandsaw looks a little awkward,, but cuts amazingly straight and square. I have one at work (28V) that I use freestyle on angle iron, square tubing and pipe. My home saw is a/c and I use it so frequently, I have it set up in a stand on my workbench. It is my go-to tool for just about everything. Only annoying thing is the light casts a shadow on my work surface which sometimes makes it difficult to follow a line without an auxiliary light. Would be nice if the light had a separate switch. Love the saw.
741060
Saw works great, no cutting issues. With all of them it is important no to over use blade. A worn blade will wander.
1058792
I have not experienced any of the wobble. I do not regret buying ... Straight, and easy cuts, quickly.
2214884
You actually guide the wire how you want it cut. I made a pattern, drew the pattern on the Styrofoam and didn't have any issues. Hope this helps. Just another tip...don't tighten down the wire too tight then try to force the cut. Speaking from experience!
1055159
For circles I just do this by hand until small enough to poke with guard. For lengthwise slicing again I had no problem using spikes on gaurd
391900
I have done plunge cuts with this saw. You have to make sure to hold it very securely and the way I did it is to first touch the front of the plate to the surface to be cut and very slowly lower the handle. It is NOT made to do plunge cuts and it is a risky procedure, it is also very difficult to have and precision at all. The risk being that the whole saw will back off. I wish they had a jigsaw. You may want to try and drill holes first. I did it in a rather soft plywood material. I would not want to do this on metal.
980474
You will have to scribe the corner to cut. I have done this many times. Most directions have the information on how to do this. So the answer to your question is that it is not a problem, just an extra step.
548012
No edge guide but you could add one if you are handy. I find this saw very stable as it is heavier then most and has very little vibration with high RPM so it would be easy to cut a straight line with a steady hand. Cutting out a 90 degree corner requires coming from opposite ends if that is what you are asking. Otherwise it cuts a very clean line.
584402
It isn't exactly easy nor does it jump right out at you. To attach the blade you first put in the end closest to where your hands grip the handle. To get the outside end of blade on you lean on the cutter with the blade up and the end of the head on a stump or rock. This will close up the "C" enough to allow you get the blade onto the first indent in the end. You can also throw it in a vise to get it this far. Once you've got it that far you can just hit it very hard in the center of the blade and it will pop on all the way. Hope that helps.
123896
It is very sharp and if you are not careful you will have to do some shaping.The adjustable head and the multi setting should make it easy.Go slow and steady.
486256
Even if it does take them, my feeling is that you WILL nick (or even CUT) yourself. The handle is long and you can't be looking at what you are doing. A combination almost guaranteed to result in a slice....
613983
Yes it works folded. If you unfold it is a little better at getting cuts more square but I'm still looking for the perfect cutter. Every Fiskar trimmer I've had never seems to cut square for me. No matter how careful I am it just doesn't seem to cut square. Another thing is you need to hold down on the bar good or paper will move. Make sure you hold down on blade or it won't cut all the way through.
180375
Yes. I have gotten a straight line every time. I'm a stampin up demonstrator. I can cut 15 sheets of cardstock and have every one the correct size. Best trimmer ever!
1673224
I been having a hard time using mine. It jams easily. The blade stops during cuts.
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!
295524
It cuts more straight than other pill cutters I have tried. The trick I have found is to place the pill in the tip of the triangle and then tip the splitter downwards with the pill and triangle tip (towards the shorter end of the cutter) downwards. And do not push the pill in. Just let it slide downwards on its own. Then cut very quickly. More times than not I get a very clean cut with this method. It does vary by pill however. Some pills are just made so that they do not cut well no matter the cutter. But 9 times out of 10 I get a good cut with most pills.
1274330
I used a Fein MM to cut out a 3/4" plywood floor I replaced. Cut was quite fine and smooth. I didn't use a straight edge, but I did have to cut along the long side of a bathtub. Using the bathtub itself as a guide was easy so I think any straight edge would be similarly easy.
1643740
Only with a jig or an attachment to set for angles. It is fine for straight cuts.