Bosch 1640VS Finecut 3.5 Amp Power Handsaw Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I really like this tool. It has a somewhat narrow range of applications. I wouldn't bother trying to use it to rip stock nor would I want to use it to do a lot of cross-cutting of 1" hardwood stock. Get a table saw and miter saw if you have those applications in mind.
What it excels at it is cutting trim stock. I've used it quite a bit to remodel some bathrooms in my house. As someone else mentioned, it's a life-saver when it comes time to undercut door jamb trim for fitting tile (or any other kind of retro-install flooring, like Pergo). After trying several other options (Fein multi-master, handcut), I was so happy to discover this Bosch saw. It made an otherwise unpleasant chore much easier. I would say that it paid for itself in this one task. It's also good for fitting trim stock in tight/unusual spaces (notching moulding around other millwork or fixtures). Gives a much better cut than a recip/jig saw.
I haven't had any problem with dull blades. I also have seen them for sale at the local orange big box home improvement store.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Bosch 1640VS Finecut 3.5 Amp Power Handsaw

Precision sawing, including flush cutting in wood and plastics. Ergonomic design provides compact comfort. Electronic variable speed control and dial control stroke rate. Clic quick toolless blade changes. 2000 to 2800 SPM. 3.5A. 5 8" stroke length.

Get 42% OFF

Click here for more information about Bosch 1640VS Finecut 3.5 Amp Power Handsaw

Read More...

Fein 63502113019 3-5/16-Inch Flush Cut Wood Blade Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have purchased almost all of the Fein blades available and this one , like all the others has certain capabilities that no other tool, Fein brand or otherwise can offer. Unfortunately, Fein has an exclusive on this product and since there is no competition they can charge whatever the market will bear. Sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
You do not want to use this blade if there is any chance of hitting a nail or screw because it will be ruined. I use the HSS blades where I might hit metal. However it is easy to snap the brittle and equally expensive HSS blades and there are many applications where the flexibility of this blade works for you. I am confident that this is the finest blade currently available to saw through paint stuck tracks in old style double hung windows. I do a lot of this type of work and nothing else available works as well. The HSS blades will snap if you get even a little careless trying to do this operation. I have been able to unstick more than 25 window units per blade and I estimate that it takes about a third of the time that it takes to do this operation in the old way. Furthermore, you will be able to dismantle the unit without breaking the stops, the parting beads, the sash or the glass. This blade has increased my production by a factor of 3 or more in old window repair and restoration. That typically amounts to twelve units a day rather than four.
This blade is also super for cutting calking or paint along joints when dismantling wood trim that has to be reinstalled. Run it along the calked wallboard or plaster to wood joint and you can pull the trim piece off without tearing the paint or wallpaper on the adjacent wall. I used to use a razor knife for this; I also used to make a lot of slash marks on the walls and trim.
I prefer the e-blades for occasional undercutting of door jambs. They have a greater depth of cut. It is worth mentioning that although I have used a multimaster for undercutting door jambs and even door bottoms, I only did this in emergency situations when I didn't have a jamb cutting saw on the job. A power driven jamb cutting saw is way faster, much easier and the replacement blades are cheap. I feel that Fein is wrong to promote the multimaster as a professional level tool for this purpose because its rate of cut is not comparable to circular jamb saws.


Click Here to see more reviews about: Fein 63502113019 3-5/16-Inch Flush Cut Wood Blade

The Fein 3-5/16-inch flush cut blade is a metal blade for cutting soft wood. It is segmented to provide for right angle cuts against another surface. Its recessed center provides for flush cutting applications. It is great for removing window putty and other softer materials. The single blade is for introduction to cutting with the Fein Multimaster.

Get 55% OFF

Click here for more information about Fein 63502113019 3-5/16-Inch Flush Cut Wood Blade

Read More...