If a person hit a hard log against the grain would this machete bend or simply cut in?
1432079
After Christmas, I used it to chop through a 5" dia Christmas Tree trunk, swinging as hard as I could. The machete did not bend - the trunk did cut. It took several swings - which is proably why people don't use machetes to chop logs.
1432080
Depending on how you sharpened the blade and how hard you hit it would either cut into the log or bounce right off. The machete may flex a bit and return back to it's normal shape, but it will NOT bend out of shape. It's tough, to say the least.
272070
Yes. Chief jd's advice re being patient and letting the saw do the work is spot on. Set the speed fairly high. 5+ should do it. Don't be too aggressive with the orbit of the blade. If you are cutting across the grain be sure to score your cut line with a razor knife. This will help prevent splintering of the top layer of veneer.
1405314
The tang is full width through the handle. You would be hard pressed to damage it without serious effort.
1719458
The blade came to me without a sharp edge. I quickly sharpened the edge with a Rada knife sharpener. I believe this machete is a quality tool that will serve your purpose well. Don't forget protect it against rust with a quality lubricant such at Ballistol.
1747136
I've been drilling through a 1/2 piece of birch hardwood when I use it and have had no problems. Hope this helps
1193565
No its not. The tang finishes about 2 inches after the last rivet. The rest just the polypropylene handle. But its not a weak machete. Definitely hard use. Takes a good edge.
701271
This saw has a pretty aggressive 'set', meaning the teeth will create a wide saw kerf. So yes, it'll probably get through the wood of the armoire. I've cut 2x4s with it without any issues. However, if the wood is hard (like oak), it's not going to be easy going, and sawing a straight line if you're not used to hand tools can be difficult. I suggest you use a circular saw for this kind of work. But, if you're willing to put in some elbow grease and you're not too picky about the final result (i.e. you can live with a wavy cut), then go for it.
1545910
I cannot say for certain but by the way steel filed as I changed the edge angle and how it took a razor sharp edge from my whet stone and has kept the edge through use I believe that it has a very good tempering for its application. If it were harder it would be too brittle and would break and chip like the Gerber hatchets.
794793
No! Ours broke (not just the blade but something with the motor) when it hit a rock. An occasional twig is fine, but not lots of them or other hard things.
1453911
im not really sure. but it is a strong blade. its such a long blade that it doesnt matter how much carbon there is, it will ruin it if you bend it in the middle. but it is very thick and durable.
905191
As with any saw it is dependent on the blade used. Cutting the right side is always a plus. Running a straight edge will allow straight cuts.
2156621
nope. the blade is integrated and you would have to break it. I had that same issue.
917471
I think it would. There's a blade for easy cutting and its curved like a scalpel, as well as the wood burning tips
701270
The saw has relatively fine teeth and makes a nice neat cut. It should cut the wood very well. One big watch-out I would add is that the saw is very high temper hard teeth. If you hit any iron or steel in the cut it will ruin the teeth completely. I made a mistake and hit a nail with the saw and the teeth of the saw completely broke off. Some cheaper saws of another style might just get dull, but these very hard teeth broke off. This means that the saw will cut hard woods very well, but if you hit iron, it will ruin the blade and not cut at all.
345551
The cutter is a true 5/8 [or at least mine is]. In softwood, I have no abnormal results. In hardwood, when I have to pry the dowel out of the cutter [due to friction of the cutting action] you may have to gouge some of the wood. We have high humidity in my area. Your efforts may be different. All of this assumes that there have been no changes in the quality control since I bought it, of course.
759823
Yes, it won't just blow through it, but it will cut it. If you're cutting a lot of it, a band saw would work better.
791715
If you have a good battery operated drill, the answer is it depends. If the sand is soft and will cave into the hole, it is up to you. If you around tree roots the answer is no. Remember this drill bit is not from harden steel and it will bend. Also, the drill may spin in a the Chuck of the drill.