Monday, November 28, 2011

DeWalt DW718 Review - What I Think of the DeWalt DW718 Sliding Compound Miter Saw

!±8± DeWalt DW718 Review - What I Think of the DeWalt DW718 Sliding Compound Miter Saw

The DeWalt DW718 is a 12-inch dual bevel sliding compound miter saw that comes equipped with a powerful 15-amp motor that operates at 3,600 RPM. The bevels are at 0 to 48 degrees which gives you better cut capacity and there's also 4 bevel stops at 0, 22.5, 33.9, and 45 degrees in both directions so that you can flip the saw instead of the material you're cutting.

The DeWalt DW718 has a very precise miter system along with a machined base fence support to allow you to make accurate cuts every time. The adjustable stainless steel detent plate is another great feature because it has 10 positive stops to give you even more accuracy and durability.

The vertical cutting capacity is also very nice with this miter saw. It miters 60 degrees to the left and 50 degrees to the right and is able to cut 3-1/2 crown vertically and 3-1/4 base vertically.

Another great aspect of this DeWalt model is the miter cam lock system. This makes the saw much easier to use and gives you a more accurate miter table positioning. There is also a tall sliding fence that supports crown molding up to 6-5/8 inches nested and base molding up to 6-1/2 inches vertically against the fence. This can be easily slid out of the way though when you need to do bevel cuts.

You're able to cut up to 2x16 dimensional lumber at 90 degrees and 2x12 inch lumber at 45 degrees with the built-in back fence design. The weight of the DeWalt DW718 is 53 pounds and although it doesn't come with a laser, you're able to easily equip one because it's compatible with the DW7187 laser system.


DeWalt DW718 Review - What I Think of the DeWalt DW718 Sliding Compound Miter Saw

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Types of Scroll Saw Blades: Part 2

!±8± Types of Scroll Saw Blades: Part 2

In my previous article, Types of Scroll Saws Blades Part 1, I discussed the two major types of scroll saw blades and I discussed the most commonly used types of plain-ends. In this article, I will continue to discuss the types of plain-end scroll saw blades that are available to you as a scroll sewer.

1. Precision-ground

These are in actual fact skip-tooth blades. However, this type has small teeth that have been ground instead of filed. Due to this, the blades are much sharper and produce a straight-line cut and have a very smooth surface finish. Most would not recommend this type to beginner scrollers. This is due to the fact that these types can be very unforgiving, that is to say that many mistakes can be made with these sort of blades due to their aggressiveness.

2. Spiral

Spiral blades have teeth that go all the way around the blade. These are made by twisting a group of blades together. With this, one is able to cut in all directions without the need to turn the wood. Most would not recommend these, unless for very specific applications, for several reasons. Although there are a few uses for them, the blade leaves a very rough and wide surface finish, one cannot make tight or sharp corners and they also tend to stretch with use.

3. Crown-tooth

Crown-tooth blades are a relatively new type of design in scroll saw blades. The teeth have a shape of a crown with a space between each crown. There is no wrong way to put these blades in. They can go in either way, they is no upside down. This makes them quite versatile. Some find that crown-tooth blades cut a bit slower than regular blades. However, this makes them great for cutting materials such as plastic or Plexiglass. Another thing one can do with crown-tooth blades is, when the blade loses its sharpness, to reverse insert the blade. This will produce a blade that is sharp again.

4. Other types

Although the blades listed in this article and in Part 1 will be more than enough to tackle the majority of projects that you come across, they are a few types of specialty blades available. There are blades to cut metal, plastic and some that even cut blades. Most companies provide special blades for these sort of applications. You must ensure that you check with the manufacturer of the blade that the blade is suited for the specialty application that you intend to use it for. There are special blades designed to cut metal, plastic and even glass. Check them out as you advance in your scrolling. You may want to use them for special applications. Almost all saw companies provide special blades.


Types of Scroll Saw Blades: Part 2

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

DEWALT DW788 1.3 Amp 20-Inch Variable-Speed Scroll Saw.

www.amazon.com DEWALT DW788 1.3 Amp 20-Inch Variable-Speed Scroll Saw The dependable DEWALT 20-Inch Variable-Speed Scroll Saw is designed to help you create accurate, detailed workpieces with ease. Its user-friendly configuration with easy-to-access controls, reduced-vibration design,

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