tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 This plunge saw is available with 5 blades for $32 but it will not cut 2 x 4s: https://www.ebay.com/itm/222623137828?siteId=0&pguid=094106a71600aa66a8f344e9fba8f6e1&AdChoicePreference=true&rmvSB=true This one is a 4 1/2" and seems liek a better saw in that it has a dust collector and can cut 2 x 4s. Anyone have it: https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WORXSAW-4-1-Compact-Circular/dp/B00ZFR4GJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Those are pretty cheap saws. I guess it depends on what you're trying to cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sometimes Home Depot/Lowes will have a setup that enables people to try them out cutting things. The last one I saw was a battery powered screwdriver. There must have been 10,000 screws jammed into the test board. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Ceptorman said: Those are pretty cheap saws. I guess it depends on what you're trying to cut. It looks like this is useful for cutting 2 x 4's and rippling plywood, trim, etc. It has a vacuum hose attachment and looks nice when doing work inside of your house. How many times have you ran up and down the stairs and outside to get a miter saw cut just right on a 2 x 4 or have to cut trim down just right? It also plunge cuts which looks nice to cut out panels of drywall that are already installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 The Rockwell plunge saw is handy for cutting sheetrock for installing in-wall speakers. Set the proper depth and saw the hole with no fear of nicking any wires or pipes that might be hidden in the wall cavity. The blade is so thin that dust is fairly minimal. I have used one for trim and thin panels also, but I probably would not abuse the little saw by cutting 2X4s. The price in your linked ad is so good, I just ordered one for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 On 12/2/2017 at 8:12 PM, Khornukopia said: The Rockwell plunge saw is handy for cutting sheetrock for installing in-wall speakers. Set the proper depth and saw the hole with no fear of nicking any wires or pipes that might be hidden in the wall cavity. The blade is so thin that dust is fairly minimal. I have used one for trim and thin panels also, but I probably would not abuse the little saw by cutting 2X4s. The price in your linked ad is so good, I just ordered one for myself. What do you think of the Worx saw for a little more. it should cut 2 x 4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 The Worx saw does look a little more capable. One thing I've noticed about these smaller bladed saws is its tougher to cut a straight line. That said they can be very handy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 The 4 1/2" Worx saw would be convenient if you are standing on a ladder, or cutting a 2 x 4 that is attached to something. But most hand held circular saws are not for precision work. I like to use my 12" sliding compound miter saw and shop dust collector in the garage, or my table saw, whenever I can make a reason to cut a piece of wood, so that the cut is square, and if cutting duplicate pieces, that they are all the exact same length. Different tools for specific tasks, the ideal is to have all the right tools, and operate them safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I think I will cut some horn holes with my new plunge saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCODD Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, Khornukopia said: I think I will cut some horn holes with my new plunge saw. But please don't use it on a ladder. That would be like begging for the nickname "Nubby" or "Lefty". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Laser guide is a nice feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 I just got mine a few minutes ago. 5 amp and a laser. Didn't know that. I need to go cut some holes in the walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Very good. I suggest practicing on some scrap boards, so you get familiar with the plunge release trigger. Also, extend your pencil mark way out beyond the cut line, so you can use the laser guide until the end of your cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 The inexpensive little saw did exactly what I wanted it to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 9 hours ago, Khornukopia said: The inexpensive little saw did exactly what I wanted it to do. We might need some details about that pic looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 On 12/16/2017 at 2:42 AM, Ceptorman said: We might need some details about that pic looks good My center channel speaker has a large cabinet with an easy to swap 48" X 18" face panel sitting over a La Scala bass bin, so I can trade out different horns and drivers by removing four screws and two wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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