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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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