We gathered eight machines, six corded and two cordless, that represent a cross section of this industry, with all major brands represented. We tested their power by cutting hardwood, softwood, and wood with nails embedded in it. We looked at whether it was easy to mount and dismount blades and accessories, and how comfortable the tools are to use, particularly in tough cuts that can be tiring, such as into the nail-embedded wood.
Likes: This is clearly a pro-duty tool, and the price reflects it. The Fein does more work per amp—and does it more smoothly—than any other tool in this category.
It cuts and sands with almost no vibration, and accessories snap on and off in seconds. Likes: We tested the predecessor to this tool the MM45 and were impressed with its power and its value.
We expect good things of the MM50, which has two key improvements. It features a slightly shorter nose measured from a blade to the top of the housing and a new angled motor-body configuration. The offset allows better access when flush cutting a door trim and jamb when you install flooring or when you need to cut into a tight corner. Otherwise, the tool has the same great five-amp motor of the previous tool, and it comes with 30 accessories, such as a variety of blades, sandpaper, and mounting pads.
Likes: This powerful saw excelled in long cuts, drop cuts, and the embedded-nail test. It sands as well as a dedicated sander, and the snap-on accessories are, well, a snap to use. Dislikes: Expensive. The included saw blades are longer and work most effectively on long straight cuts, though they are more difficult to control than the blades that come with the other tools. We also liked its dial speed control numbered 1 through 12 , which is extremely precise.
That extra level of precision could be a help to somebody like a kitchen cabinet installer or a cabinetmaker, say. Note that we show it above equipped with a battery. The Amazon link and price is for the bare tool. Likes: The low price makes this a fine choice if you need a tool to handle one specific project, such as thin-plank flooring, followed by sporadic use. Dislikes: It struggled in the embedded-nail test and more demanding applications, like making plunge cuts in plywood.
Likes: A competent sander, the DeWalt did well in sawing through nail-embedded hardwood and in making long, highly accurate, straight rip cuts. Dislikes: The spring-loaded lever to lock and unlock accessories is miserably stiff.
It's perfect if you expect any oddball cuts while standing on a ladder or working on your knees, under a sink—for example. We like the fact that it stands upright on its battery and its three speeds are easy to match up to the cutting or sanding job. Its trigger sensitivity is also very good; the soft-start helps improve accuracy, keeping the blade from jumping off the line.
Ramp up to full speed as the blade cuts deeper. Likes: Robust construction, good power and speed, and the ability to cut long, straight lines make this tool the best bargain here. To be fair, Rockwell positions this tool as primarily for cutting 2-by dimensional stock, so a depth able to cut through in a single pass is required.
Dremel, on the other hand, positions its saw as fulfilling a wider array of jobs, with a particular focus on working with metal. Using a standard-sized arbor allows you to choose from a wider variety of blades regarding price, quality, and cutting ability. Battered, but undaunted, the Ultra-Saw offers the following:. Comments from users of both tools reflect strong positive and negative reactions to both tools.
In several areas, there is common ground, especially on the positive side of the equation. When it comes to the good, both tools receive praise for:. Users these days are rarely shy about letting the world know of poor experiences. In fact, research has shown over the years that, when people are dissatisfied with a product or service, they will tell ten people. Compare that to one or, at most, two when they are happy.
We recommend the VersaCut for the versatility to cut and shape practically any material likely to be encountered in the home or DIY, and for many professional jobs. Buy the Rockwell, and you will not be disappointed. After spending all that time painting your wall — which involved gathering all the supplies, prepping to paint, and the hours of actual painting —. Pete Ortiz Last updated: Aug 18 With the motor in the handle, you control much of the weight of the saw with just the palm of Deeper one-pass depth of cut More useful accessories supplied Overall better feature set including laser and bevel cutting ability.
Lines drawn on the stock can be difficult to see Less powerful motor. Faster Speed of Cut: Rip through plywood and cut more metal. More powerful motor Comes with five blades for cutting and grinding a wide array of materials. More expensive Shorter warranty two-year vs. Contents 1 What are the differences between them? Pete Ortiz. Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking.
Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in a wide variety of DIY projects around the home. Fascinated by all sort of tools, Pete loves reading and writing about all the latest gadgets and accessories that hit the market. His other interests include astronomy, hiking, and fishing. As the founder of House Grail, David's primary goal is to help consumers make educated decisions about DIY projects at home, in the garage, and in the garden.
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