I want to make some plaques and am wondering how good this saw would be to cut 1 x 6 inch pine say in 4 inch cuts. How square &amp; clean would it cut ?
1426097
Mine did fine cutting in similar situations. We did a lot of trim and it was always pretty square.
399710
I used my saw to cut treated 2x6 lumber on my pier. It ripped right through cleanly and quickly. A bit hard on the battery use though, so you're going to need extras. Overall, I was impressed and pleased with my purchase.
1869557
As in previous replys to your question,I am completely satisfied with this saw. I have a 24" bar and it is awesome, plenty of power tro cut everything that you may encounter. I highly recommend this top quality tool.
1836177
I have not cut a board that big with the saw. It will cut a 2 x 10 without any problem.
830338
The max. cutting depth of this saw is 6 1/2 inches with the blade provided. As for steel posts, I think it was designed for timber framing wood. Abrasive cut off blade might work. Do they come in the 16 inch size?
519908
I own this saw and run a 24" bar. I use it to cut 5 cords of firewood each summer. As long as the chain is sharp, it does great.
334522
I haven't used it much, but it is small. Probably best suited for thicknesses of one or two pieces of stained glass stacked and cutting intricate shapes. Might be faster than all the cuts necessary with a regular hand held cutter. Other than that my suggestion would be a larger type wet saw with rotary diamond blade...maybe even industrial size with a 10 inch blade. Probably would be faster, and blade last much longer. Just my opinion though. best regards
2214823
well the 180 stihl is a bit small i use a 73cc husquavarna it cutts well but i dont want to get into production speed because its not realy for cutting a lot of board feet more for personal wood working but i also have a granberg mini mill for beams and i just use a husky 55 rancher 54cc equivalent to a stilh farm boss and with a RIPPING chain works fine a 32cc saw i dont think you are going to have the tork to power through but you want to let the saw do the work so your cuts are nice and true ripping chain wise i am not sure they have one in a .325 size chain but dont quote me grandbergs web site could tell you they sell ripping chain if you do get the 777 its very simple to assemble keep all the nuts loose till you get it all squared up and lock them all down tite. one more thing when cutting soft woods cedar and pine cutting speeds are much faster in like 3 hrs i cut 12-14 2ftwide by 9 long cedar logs into 1.25in thick boards just keep your teeth sharp and no problem
1216738
Can't really say since I haven't used with a mill. We cut up alot of large oak and cedar trees that were 18 inchs and a few bigger in diameter and it did a great job. The blade sharpness is probably the key. Had to tighten the chain more as it dulled but when sharp it went through the trees with ease.
986252
Yes, that was one of the main reasons I purchased this saw. I use a 8" stacked dado set with no problems in pine, poplar, and MDF.
855432
They did a good job for me on oak, pine, and wild cherry brush up to about 1 1/2". On the large brush and hard woods do not rush the cut or the blade will get hot and dull the teeth more easily.
961712
I'm not sure if I understand the question. It works like a typical saw. You push and pull back and forth. It works like a charm. I'm a petite woman and I was able to saw up many many large limbs into about 20 bundles. Some of the branches were 12 feet long. As long as the branch doesn't exceed 6 nches in diameter, the saw will be able to handle it. I'm glad I did not get a small chainsaw. I love this saw! If you get pine sap on it, some scrubbling bubbles spray will remove it like magic.
1824651
I purchased one a few months back from amazon.com and it has proved itself to be a worthy saw. I cut up a large oak and it never missed a beat! Small but very effective. I recommend this saw for personal use. Hope this helps.
1600267
I just went out to the shop and cut a 3/4 inch MDF board using the Makita SHO1W with a Makita 20 tooth blade. It was cutting about 3 feet per minute. In my opinion, it would be suitable for a few short cuts but not many long cuts.
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As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking... » Read More As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. « Show Less
1722397
I cut mostly 2x4's but I have also cut 4x4,s and even 1x12's and I have not had the problem described at all. I love the way this saw works. If it sticks, it seems that it would be either a cleaning problem.
1245974
If you're talking about 4-6" thick, no you will not be happy, consider the 10-325. I have both and the 10-305 is a nice little bandsaw but it won't handle thick lumber like that. The 10-325 on the other hand, I have resawn a 13" wide piece of 8/4 ash with excellent results.