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Cutting MDF for cabinet.
teetu:
I don't know what all this hooting is about. I got a skill jigsaw on sale from home depot for 10 bucks, and it cut through 2 pieces of 3/4 MDF clamped together just fine. I did have a nice blade (for ripping of course), and stopped twice during the cutting to let things cool.
I'm still gonna get that bosch jigsaw though, and I know that could cut through just about anything.
Tailgunner:
--- Quote from: DrewKaree on May 05, 2005, 06:28:48 pm ---What the heck is a hypoid? Is that the brand name? I've never heard of one, that's why I ask.
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Hypoid is descriptive of a style of gears. A hypoid saw is built like a worm drive saw, both types have the blade on the left side and the motor's shaft running front to back. In both types, power is transmitted through a 90 degree gearset from the motor's shaft to the blade mounting shaft. They are built with stronger motors and tend to outlast normal circular saws by a conciderable margin.
DrewKaree:
And worm drive's are those long-looking circ saws, right? Almost like the handle is behind and detached-ish? Are they easier, the same, or harder to control on-line?
Tailgunner:
Generally easier, as you can see the cut better. That's assuming you're using it wrong like most carpenters do by using their right hand to control it. A worm drive or hypoid saw should be used left handed as using one right handed puts the blade in line with your body. When (not if, use a circular saw enough and you'll experience kickback.) it kicks back, you'll cut your pee-pee in half. :o
I'm a lefty, so I naturally prefer a wormdrive or hypoid saw. ;)
armax:
--- Quote from: Tailgunner on May 13, 2005, 12:41:26 am ---Generally easier, as you can see the cut better. That's assuming you're using it wrong like most carpenters do by using their right hand to control it. A worm drive or hypoid saw should be used left handed as using one right handed puts the blade in line with your body.
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