Could this saw be used to cut out surface roots like a root saw?
1629306
In my experience, yes, it is very effective on roots. But I've had saw blades seriously dulled on rocks when cutting close to the ground.
1629307
Yes but the chance of damaging the saw would make using a more appropriate tool more desirable.
1629308
Yes. When used properly the saw is capable of cutting through even the thickest roots.
1629309
Well yeah, but remember, rocks which regularly "grow" amongst tree roots, can be hard on saw blades! Best to free up the roots first, making sure there are no rocks in the path of the saw blade.
354844
Not likely. It needs rigid resistance like any other saw. Not great for chopping anything that's already on the ground either. I've sawed down trees that were 8 inches across and hundreds and hundreds of dead branches off of trees. That's what this is designed for.
448591
I haven't used the saw for that but it does give a nice clean cut. I certainly think it would work for cutting plugs.
714510
I have tried and it can be done. But be ready to go through a few tiles though. I would recommend a wet saw for small cuts.
1764561
I have not used it for that purpose.The motor would handle soft wood but I don't think you will get a straight cut as youwould with a different saw.
710156
Probably not; the saw body is not svelte. The cut would be canted down toward the end of the blade. Best to just cut it level 1" off the deck, then use a grinder to get flush.
721708
Yes on the saw if cut up against the tree trunk. The scissor style cutter probably would not.
1896966
Nancy, I would 'presume' you could, if your thinking of pushing it thru the diamond openings. I would not do that myself. I'd use pruning clippers. This is really a survival tool vs a regular rigid saw.
2197625
I don't believe so. It's a handy compact tool that is easy to have around but it wouldn't be my only jig saw. I have a Bosch corded one that I use for anything serious. That said, I use it several times a week.
1299390
The saw is meant to be used as a handheld dry saw. I've used it to cut ceramic tile. It works great, but is very loud when cutting and makes lots of dust. I don't know of anyway to make it work like a wet saw using water to cool and lubricate the blade. Doing so might be dangerous, anyway -- perhaps even producing electrical shock or shorting out the motor.
736654
The saw would certainly be able to cut it. But since the plant is a bush you would have a hard time holding the bush so the saw can do it's work. I would not recommend it for that type of cutting.
907774
YES--but if you look in the owners there are Instructions on how to by pass the safety which defeats the purpose of the saw .In my opinion you shouldn't be using a quality saw to cut this type of wood on a Quality Saw, use a skil saw!!!
2062046
I would think that would require a water-cooled saw. Haven't seen a stone cutting blade that would fit this saw.
45941
Yep. I used it to dig a horizontal tunnel for PVC drainage pipes underground. Used a corded drill and will rip your arm off if you hit a root.
736653
Yes as long as its not green and soft, if it is hard and not too thin, the saw will work like a breeze.
2194537
Yes.. a horizontal or chop saw would be better if that's what you mostly plan on using it for however..
435094
If you can find a blade, and I'm fairly sure you can. The saw has excellent support that would be required for a clean, straight cut. All my other jig saws would fail because of lack of support. This is an excellent saw. Best in it's class. Jim