Would this be suitable for use in home wood working? Or would I be better served by an angled version? ie, which is more versatile, I guess.
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The only difference (I would assume) is the angled version's ability to fit into slightly smaller places. I've had good success with the straight version in all my woodworking.
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Either this or an air nailer would work. If you are doing fine finish work I would suggest an air driven brad or pin nailer. This works very well for trim/baseboard work and you don't have a cord or hose to deal with. I do prefer my pin nailer for fine finish work though.
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This nail gun is the best for all wood working I use it all the time you can't beat it
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I am a carpenter and I really haven't run into areas where I couldn't use it. It's easier than setting up a compressor and there's really no maintenance like the gas powered ones.
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I would not recommend trying that. Definitely not the ideal tool for that job, as these are really made with wood in mind.
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I was told the other day while purchasing a Porter Cable saw at Lowes that I should avoid the Dewalt due to paying extra for the name, not sure if this to be true or not. I purchased a Steel City planer and so far so good, the head is what sold me, I used a knife machine but prefer the helical head.
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That's not a problem at all, I also have the 16 gauge straight model and have no issues using it with moldings, although I have come across instances where the angled version might have had an advantage. It's a great tool and one of my personal favorites in the workshop.
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I would say the variable speed sander is better adapted to type of surface, hardness of wood, etc., where you might use it, because the speed can be adjusted.
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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.
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Yes it is angled, great for a righty, not so much for a lefty. Too bad cause it works GREAT!
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I use the angled as well, I cant understand what I'd use the other one for.
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For use at home a hatchet would be the better option, but if you are using it in the woods for camping this tomahawk is ideal. I am very pleased with this product on the whole.
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Aaron: You can lay a 2x6 flat, or stand it on edge. Which way are you talking about? You can cut at a 45 degree angle across the board, or tilt the blade (not swivel it) by 45 degrees. How about a better description of what you want to do. Regards, Pete
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Sounds like this saw may be just what you need. It's very simple to operate and the blades don't easily break or come loose. It has more than adequate power for most wood projects. I actually used it mostly on fiberboard but some wood and a little bit of thin sheet metal. It did everything I asked of it except cut a straight cut which all depends on the operator. If this is in your price range I think you'll be quite satisfied with it.
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The axe is best for cutting wood along the grain. It may work for breaking the branches lengthwise but hard. Saw will be better and they are cheaper.
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Sure. This works great for beams. I made some nice 6x6's. You can do planks, but I had some troubles with getting wedge shaped boards. It was kind of hit and miss, so I got an Alaskan and it is more consistent for planks. I like having both because the Haddon works great for making that first cut and then I use the Alaskan for the rest.
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Beginner here: Based on a few things that I have made, I have to agree that these multi needle tools might be best suited for flat works. But I have made a few 3D ones with this multi-needle tools and it turned out fine. But because I had to push down with a twist motion for the needles to come out, my completed projects were more compact. It was a bit harder to control and I ended up stabbing myself a few times.
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I would not recommend this tool for the job....not enough power. Blade has a back on it so the angle of the cut would be too shallow. Use a skillsaw or table saw or band saw with infeed/outfeed table or rollers.
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Garrett Hack has a video at Fine Woodworking where he extols the versatility of this tool. He shows it's use as a scrub plane and as a smoother as well as a jointer for short edges. He suggests having two irons, one straight and the other cambered. Actually he is using the Lie-Nielsen tool but the Stanley is functionally the same.
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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.