Popular Post Chestnut Posted January 30, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2021 So does this look unbareably painful? Coop that one is for you. 3 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 31, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 At least there isn't a yellow "Chestnut" across the top of the photo. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 31, 2021 Report Share Posted January 31, 2021 22 hours ago, Chestnut said: So does this look unbareably painful? I could do that, as long as it was smooth wood deck under the snow. Rough concrete or lawn would have me running right back inside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 5:42 PM, Coop said: A combo retirement/bd gift from my son. And from my wife! With the saw, what's the max depth of cut on that? I can't seem to find that info out on the specs of that tool anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'm just making a guess here, but since I have a few jigsaw blades that are longer than some others, it would be a hard answer to make exact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 I have the Dewalt cordless jigsaw and have cut think 8/4 without any issues. As long as you can find a blade I'm sure the Milwaukee version can handle it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Chet turned me onto some Bosch 4” blades and as soon as Amazon gets them to me, I will try them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 The problem is that the deeper the cut with a jigsaw, the more the bottom of the cut wants to wander. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, drzaius said: The problem is that the deeper the cut with a jigsaw, the more the bottom of the cut wants to wander. This is true but with having a band saw my jig saw gets used primarily to break down lumber and for that the Milwaukee M18 Fuel is a beast wit power to spare 6 hours ago, Bmac said: With the saw, what's the max depth of cut on that? I use a blade from Bosch that is 4 inches long but its maximum cutting stroke is a little more then 2 inches below the sole of the saw. With that blade I have had zero problems powering through 8/4 material. Bosch sells blades of the same type that are longer if you need to go through thicker material. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 If you need longer than 4" and can't use a bandsaw, its time to break out the Sawzall / Sabresaw / Reciprocating wand of destruction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 As DeWalt sold kits several years ago that included the Sawsall, cheaper than I could buy the individual tool I needed, I now have three of these. Unfortunately all require the 18v battery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 A sawzall is the one tool i don't have. For some reason i just never ran into the need to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I don't have a sawzall either, but I did buy a Dewalt cordless angle grinder with two included 18v batteries and charger just because it was only $20 more expensive than getting just the batteries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted February 2, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 5 hours ago, Chestnut said: For some reason i just never ran into the need to buy one. When you start a major remodel or demo work in your house there is a good chance the need will kick in. After having it for that you may find other uses for it. They actually have a blade for tree trimming that I use a lot in mine, also good for removing a pesky root. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 I got the Bosch blades today that @Chetsuggested and tried the Milwaukee on a piece of 8/4 cherry and it was like melted butta! Badass combo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 8 hours ago, Chet said: When you start a major remodel or demo work in your house there is a good chance the need will kick in. After having it for that you may find other uses for it. They actually have a blade for tree trimming that I use a lot in mine, also good for removing a pesky root. I’ve probably used my current recip saw for trimming limbs and roots, etc more than for anything else. It works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mick S Posted February 3, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Got my pipe and parts to get my DC hookups finished. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 21 hours ago, Chestnut said: A sawzall is the one tool i don't have. For some reason i just never ran into the need to buy one. Fished with a guy that used his sawzall to clean fish. Granted these where fish that are notoriously hard to clean, large black drum. It worked well going thru their thick scales, but it was alittle messy in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Bmac said: but it was alittle messy in the end. I don't fought that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Got a box full of USA made Grade 70 chain for use with the soon-coming tractor. Not in the mail, but I picked up a 55” guide rail for my recently purchased track saw (no rail included). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 2/1/2021 at 6:59 PM, wtnhighlander said: If you need longer than 4" and can't use a bandsaw, its time to break out the Sawzall / Sabresaw / Reciprocating wand of destruction. I used to have a Porter Cable jigsaw that could mount sawsall blades. Almost always more trouble than it was worth, but there's something fun about putting an 8" demo blade into a jigsaw. Handy for cutting 4x4 posts quickly, but that was about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 11:26 PM, pkinneb said: Hey John your way ahead of me I have had mine for 4 years and its still not put together Looks like I won’t be taking the crown from you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jussi Posted February 11, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Decided to get the barrel grip version. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, jussi said: Decided to get the barrel grip version. I'll be interested in hearing how you like it. They didn't have that version when I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jussi Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 52 minutes ago, Chet said: I'll be interested in hearing how you like it. They didn't have that version when I got mine. There 3 main differences are the grip, trigger and variable speed location. The following opinions are based on corded versions I had in the past but I think they should apply to cordless models as well. 1. For me the barrel grip provides better accuracy when doing curves. I find I have more control over the tool since you hold the tool closer to the blade. 2. The D-handle has a trigger while the barrel grip has a switch. I personally like the trigger better but that is not really possible to have on the barrel grip. It's also safer because you don't have to let go of the tool to turn it off or use your off hand. 3. The variable speed on the D-handle is in the trigger itself. The barrel grip has a dial. Both have their advantages. With the D-handle if you're cutting along and suddenly hit a knot or something you can slow down the cut much easier and faster. Not really possible with the barrel grip as you would need to stop and turn the dial down then turn it up again once you get past. But maintaining a constant speed thats NOT full speed can be a little difficult sometimes (at least for me). I end up pressing the trigger too much or too little and I inadvertently change the speed. With wood it's not really a big deal, especially if you're going to clean it up afterwards but if you're ever cutting aluminum, plexiglass, etc that's where I find the biggest advantage of a dial speed control. If you're primarily gonna use it for rough cutting I think the D-handle is the way to go. The trigger is much easier and quicker to use than the switch IMO. But if you're doing alot of curves and want to get pretty close to the line I like the barrel grip better. I actually had the D-handle version but sold it a couple of days after I got this one. If I could afford it I would have kept both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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