Is this an ideal saw for making jointery (I.e. Mortises / Tendon)?
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It may not be the ideal saw for the mortise/tenon, but it should work fine if the mortise/tenon is not too deep. The saw is a bit smallish, and won't cut more than a couple of inches in depth. It is ideal for dovetails as the blade is very thin and sharp.
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If money were no object then I'd probably go for something more like a Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw (or something along those lines). But for the price this is probably as good as it gets. But I wouldn't say its "ideal" for joinery ...however I use mine for making dovetails and box joints ... and it does a good job.
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It is an OK saw for cutting joinery. I use it to cut my dovetails and to trim off the ends of the tails on the board. I have not tried to cut tenons with it, but the throat capacity of the saw is relatively small. So unless you are making tenons in the 1" long range this saw will be too small. It does cut nice and smooth, but I find that the teeth are too long and inhibits starting a cut perfectly on the line. It is a good saw for the money, but fine joinery will require a much better quality saw. Also, the tip is very easily prone to bending. I hope that helps a little with your answer. It is an OK saw for cutting joinery. I use it to cut my dovetails and to trim off the ends of the tails on the board. I have not tried to cut tenons with it, but the throat capacity of the saw is relatively small. So unless you are making tenons in the 1" long range this saw will be too small. It does cut nice and smooth, but I find that the teeth are too long and inhibits starting a cut perfectly on the line. It is a good saw for the money, but fine joinery will require a much better quality saw. Also, the tip is very easily prone to bending. I hope that helps a little with your answer.
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Excellent with reservations , I bought mine specifically to do hand cut dove tails and was not disappointed. The saw kerf is extremely narrow. Just remember that you are limited in depth by the rib on the back. Should work for most cuts. It is quite light weight too, so go easy.
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It is an OK saw for cutting joinery. I use it to cut my dovetails and to trim off the ends of the tails on the board. I have not tried to cut tenons with it, but the throat capacity of the saw is relatively small. So unless you are making tenons in the 1" long range this saw will be too small. It does cut nice and smooth, but I find that the teeth are too long and inhibits starting a cut perfectly on the line. It is a good saw for the money, but fine joinery will require a much better quality saw. Also, the tip is very easily prone to bending. I hope that helps a little with your answer.
595345
Yes, I believe so. I've been using a bar and chain from another small saw tha got wrecked when a tree fell on it. I am still happy with the saw.
833436
Not really. This is for finesse work where you need to do something delicate - undercut a door jamb, for instance. For lumber, either a circular saw or a chop saw, depending upon you exact application.
938369
Yes, but you'll need carbide tipped blades. A power hand saw and diamond blade would be a better choice.
1991898
The saw is ok for use with thin wood. It will stall and jam with use of thicker plywood, and treated wood
2057342
i bought mine because i needed matched saws to do opposing mitre cuts on long rafters without flipping the material. I have found that the neck of the saw where it pivots for angle is somewhat weak. if you push too hard while cutting it will flex and change your angle causing the saw to bind
1501870
See Jane's answer. While the saw wasn't made for that purpose, with the correct blade, it should not be a problem.
2248682
Depends on what type of projects you are trying to accomplish. I have been a little disappointed in my kreg jig honestly. It is good for joining 1x dimensional lumber but not good in joining 1x to 2x or 2x to 2x. Id imagine if you went smaller than 1x, it would provide very little strength to joints. The master system gives you a few bells and whistles like the clamp but you're fine saving a few bucks and going with another if you wanted.
1673223
Yes .... This saw is good primarily on 1/4" material and less. The jamming 'gman' refers to must be from trying to push this saw faster than it should be through thicker wood. Limited in its abilities and usefulness.
1953198
It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
1988681
Yes Ma'am, but pay close attention to the diameter of the cutter so that you dont get one that is too big or too small. It is made for making connecting joints on rough wood. Also, the ability to clamp the pieces while you work on them is important as well.
222327
I like the Reciprocating saw for light demolition type work but if I'm needing something with a finer cut I would use the jigsaw
1764556
I highly doubt it, but if so it would take a long time to do so. But in defense of the saw, such cuts are not the intended purpose of this saw. This saw is intended for smaller cuts in tight spaces where boards need to be cut flush. For the cuts you are doing you should use either a table saw or a circular saw. Preferably the table saw.
1307295
Sure, withthe proper blade it would be fine. Keep in mind that this type of saw is really not meant for a stright line cut and depending on the thickness of the material vs. the blade, the blade can wander off course.
1409442
I have owned dewalt, Bosch and delta saws. As miter boxes go the festool surpasses all. That being said. If you are a hobbyist then don't bother. Unless of course $ is not an option. If such is the case then go for it. You will never buy a better saw. This goes for all the festool products I own.
1525308
I don't really do much joinery but I use it regularly to get narrow-kerf cut- offs on my turned spindle work. It's a great saw for that. I expect it would be great for dove-tails etc.
1349090
This is a very sharp saw that cuts very well, but the blade is flexible. If you were making a Bokuto by hand I would imagine a stiffer blade would do a better job. Especially if you are making a longer length sword.