Our verdict: You won’t confuse this saw with one used to frame houses; push it too hard and you trip its thermal cutoff. But it’s got enough oomph for cutting some lumber, including a 4 x 4. We liked the lock button (officially, the spindle lock); press it to hold the blade ...
We took these batter-powered electric saws and diced up a truckload of oak logs to find the best cutter.
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Cutoff temperature table:(reset temperature for reference) ModelOpen tempertureReset tempertureModelOpen tempertureReset temperture A1D-50ºC50±5ºC35±6ºCA1D-105ºC105±5ºC70±15ºC A1D-55ºC55±5ºC35±7ºCA1D-110ºC110±5ºC75±15...
I was using this during two fairly cool days. I had no issues with it overheating or shutting down due to overuse. Some battery saws have that issue, but because of the cooler temps in my area I can’t really speak to that with the Dewalt. ...
The Husqvarna single stage snow throwers are good machines but they are no my first choice for a single stage unit. Why? They clean the pavement well, they are easy to use,etc., but they use a scraper under the snow blower to clean all the snow off the driveway. This scraper is ab...
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Among these are a low-oxygen cutoff or a safety shutoff that turns the appliance off if it’s violently jarred or tipped over. Every shop needs a fire extinguisher placed in an accessible location.Amber Joglar Reviews Editor Amber is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on ...
Brad Ford has spent most of his life using tools to fix, build, or make things. Growing up he worked on a farm, where he learned to weld, repair, and paint equipment. From the farm he went to work at a classic car dealer, repairing and servicing Rolls Royces, Bentleys, and Jaguars...