I saw this in a Craftsman flier, called a Twin Cutter Saw. The twin blades spin in opposite directions. Does anyone have this tool? Is it just for rough carpentry?
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they claim is cuts almost anything, steel, pvc, aluminum...
I also wonder how well it works.Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison -
most saws with rotating blades tend to want to grab and fling the saw when freehanding.
The counter-rotating blades probably balance out the forces to let you cut straight down. OTOH the kerf must be bigger.
I'm sure you can use it for fine work like jewelry boxes and fine furniture
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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I haven't used one of those, but I read somewhere that they give you excellent cuts with plywood, both sides being good cuts. They've been around for at least a year or two.
EdDo you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained
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****. . . I was sceptacle but now I gotta go look at one. That would be a great tool for doing demo work on remodels. . . . I have been using a recip saw for years, but imagine being able to cut close without all the jumping around and jammed bladesDennis K Howard
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Cab, What was the price in the flyer and what were the sale dates? Thanks.
Agree 100%. Though reviews are mixed from "Down right awesome" to "just a piece of junk" I would give it a shot and return if it didn't meet my expectations. I first saw this thing advertised at least four to five years ago. It was black and gray then. Always had my interest but the price and the cost of replacement blades ($50) kept me from pulling the trigger.
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Sears had two sizes for a while, then they both disappeared, then reappeared about 6 months later (online, stores, just poof).
I read about people using them to cut off damaged quarter panels and pipe, more then anything else. If they don't have much vibration, I think they would be better then a reciprocating saw when trying to cut a hole in a plaster ceiling.She couldn't tell the difference between the escape pod, and the bathroom. We had to go back for her.........................Twice.Comment
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sears twin cutter
salesmen said they arn't selling very well and they have there problems..stalling and bitting after the blade wears a little.
besides, sears has a 15% restocking fee if you return the tool you are dissatified with.
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It was in a "Craftsman Club" flier, dated Dec. 2-8, and the one pictured was different than the one in my OP. It was shown with a black body and is a 5", 6 amp, 5500 rpm's, item #17589, which I couldn't find online. The regular price was $129.99, on sale for $119.99, and member price was $109.99.
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While at the local Lowes about 2 months ago, I noticed that Task Force is manufacturing one of these also. I can't recall the price but I do remember that it was kind of pricey for the Task Force brand.Comment
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I have used the original version a few times cutting steel body panels and metal conduit. I think it worked great. I've never tried it in wood.Comment
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