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[diy_fun_uk]

AR5E!!!

Not a disaster as such but a 100% doh! moment.

Cutting some laminated wood today with my small circular saw. It struggled (operating at its maximum cutting depth) so much so I had to take it VERY slowly and even then I thought I was going to knacker the thing. Anyhow I got through the job.

I'm sitting here thinking about it and just thought 'You complete idiot! Why make the thing struggle doing one pass at maximum depth?!? You should have done two passes at 50%.'

 

[Matthew David Wills]

We live and learn

 

[aveatry]

What was the laminated wood that was thick enough to be the max for your blade.

Maybe its time for a new or correct blade for the wood.

 

[big-all]

how thick was it ??
was it dry??
was it fully supported so on the final cut it wont move ??
was the blade sharp and rotating in the correct direction??
was there any burning ??
was the blade set to 2 teeth 3mm clear off work ??
a saw should cut the maximum depth it can cut with reasonable ease on most cuts but even iff struggling a bit a second half depth cut should be very very unusual
is it battery if so how old
if mains is it on a long extension

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I think part of the reason was my rush to get the job done. I don't mean physically rushing the job (safety first and all that) however I just went for it instead of giving it a bit more thought.

16mm melamine covered chipboard.
Dry.
Fully supported.
Decent enough blade, correct direction. (However it was a general wood/metal blade with 40 odd teeth. I have a wood blade with 20 odd teeth that would possibly have got through the material more quickly and with less stress on the motor, however I needed a cleaner finished edge.)
No burning.
Blade was 3-4mm clear through.
400w (maybe 500w) mains powered saw.

I suppose my point is, regardless of all that, I could have made the job considerably easier for myself (and the tool) if I'd done two passes per cut instead of leaving the tool to struggle. Unfortunately I thought about this a few hours after doing the job rather than during it!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I would expect even a bottom of the market circular saw to eat 16mm chipboard, what saw is it?

 

[Koolpc]

Did you turn it on?

 

[aveatry]

I would expect even a bottom of the market circular saw to eat 16mm chipboard, what saw is it?

Standard 16mm melamine chipboard should cut like hot knife through butter. You need a new blade. I recommend having a look at Saxton blades and maybe get on with a thinner kerf if your saw will take it. I think those wood/metal blades are quite thick.

 

[aveatry]

I am searching for a blade for you, can you confirm that this is your saw.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I would expect even a bottom of the market circular saw to eat 16mm chipboard, what saw is it?

Older version of this. If you look at the pic, I used the blade on the left.

Maybe the blade is shot, however it's not been overly used and doesn't appear to be.

Worx 500W 120mm Circular Saw

The WX439 WORXSAW XL has a sleek and compact design allowing you to operate with one hand, ensuring you are always in control. The Worx WX439 WORXSAW XL corded circular saw will cut tiles, stone, brick, wood, metal and plasterboard with ease. With the WX439 circular saw simply set the depth...

www.toolstation.com

 

[diy_fun_uk]

I am searching for a blade for you, can you confirm that this is your saw.

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Genuinely lol

 

[aveatry]

Older version of this. If you look at the pic, I used the blade on the left.

Maybe the blade is shot, however it's not been overly used and doesn't appear to be.

Worx 500W 120mm Circular Saw

The WX439 WORXSAW XL has a sleek and compact design allowing you to operate with one hand, ensuring you are always in control. The Worx WX439 WORXSAW XL corded circular saw will cut tiles, stone, brick, wood, metal and plasterboard with ease. With the WX439 circular saw simply set the depth...

www.toolstation.com

Ahh that is why people are perplexed when you said circular saw we were all thinking something like this.

Makita 1200W 190mm Circular Saw

When you're faced with a cutting job on site that needs a bit of extra power, you can rely on this Makita circular saw. The 1200W motor and 190mm 12T blade combine to deliver fast, clean cuts - a real all-rounder for any trade pro.Adjusting the cutting depth is as simple as loosening and...

www.toolstation.com

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Ahh that is why people are perplexed when you said circular saw we were all thinking something like this.

Makita 1200W 190mm Circular Saw

When you're faced with a cutting job on site that needs a bit of extra power, you can rely on this Makita circular saw. The 1200W motor and 190mm 12T blade combine to deliver fast, clean cuts - a real all-rounder for any trade pro.Adjusting the cutting depth is as simple as loosening and...

www.toolstation.com

Yeah I did say 'small circular saw' in the opening post however should maybe have clarified I did begin to wonder with some of the replies 'they're thinking I'm using a full size saw.'

 

[aveatry]

Yeah I did say 'small circular saw' in the opening post however should maybe have clarified I did begin to wonder with some of the replies 'they're thinking I'm using a full size saw.'

And that thing - or at least that new version is Almost £120 - you could of got a "proper" saw for that.

I have this one but you can not get it any more.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

And that thing - or at least that new version is Almost £120 - you could of got a "proper" saw for that.

I have this one but you can not get it any more.
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Yes, however the smaller one is great for most of the jobs I need it for. Rarely do I need a full size model.