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lpsreefer
12-10-2012, 03:49 AM
i need a new band saw. for doing projects
i was watching the DIY network the other night and came across this.
http://www.lowes.ca/reciprocating-saws/rockwell-bladerunner-110-volt-cutting-saw-with-wall-mount_g1193474.html?isku=8785798&linkloc=cataLogProductItemsImage
was wondering if any one had seen it in action?
for reefing i would use it for cutting pcv, wood, and corals.
has a pretty neat wall mount.
http://images.rockler.com/rockler/images/41439-01-500.jpg

The Grizz
12-10-2012, 03:54 AM
Problem I see with this tool is its more like a jig saw or scroll saw compared to a bandsaw. Blades on these would be weaker then a traditional bandsaw.

For PVC & wood I prefer my 10" dual compound sliding miter saw & corals I would suggest a simple wet tile saw.

Edmonton newbie
12-10-2012, 04:12 AM
geez grizz why are you running the baby saw lol id have to agree tho i have just about every saw a man could want and i see no use at all for that lil fella

xenon
12-10-2012, 04:16 AM
I use a saw thats designed for coral fragging made by Inland.

http://www.inlandcraft.com/singleproduct.asp?position=0&department_id=29&keyword=&category=&partnum=91060

lpsreefer
12-10-2012, 05:12 AM
now you got me thinking.
little band saw plus chop saw?
hmmm.
damn there goes my weekends in the power tool section

kien
12-10-2012, 03:20 PM
huh.. I was expecting to see a discussion about lastlight here when I read the title. Anyway, that's a cool looking apparatus! Definitely has many uses.

monocus
12-10-2012, 04:43 PM
rockwell is a good brand for power tools but for coral fragging a ring saw or a dremel with a diamond blade would be better.my tile saw cuts a 1/4" wide cut and i'm reluctant to use that for fragging.right now i use my dremel with a flex arm until i decide to by a ring saw