September 20, 20169 yr Already gave this saw a test drive.. Teeth are a bit rough to start. Cuts fast, though. Might not be for fine dovetails, but, IF I take it to a site to work on trim.. Little blurry, but this was at the end of the test drives....GEM Mitre Box, just the thing for a short mitre saw. Ok, on to this "panel saw" 20" long. but those teeth are a bit on the fine side.. Real fine teeth. Turns out, this is fine for a crosscut.. As long as the operator can follow a line, it will saw fast and straight...however Those small teeth aren't much as a rip saw. Too fine of a sawdust. I needed something a bit more... MEAN. 5-1/2 ppi. This one tended to drift to the left a bit, needed to stone that side. The Aldi's saw would have taken all morning, the Disston Keystone takes about a third of the time Still, the panel saw would be a decent jobsite saw, or a DIY saw. All three saws have that Impulse hardened teeth, which makes sharpening a royal PITA. Handles are comfy, but I'd wear gloves to reduce blisters, if I had to use them all day. But, for the price these are? Yeah, I'd buy a set. Saves wear & tear on my good saws.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.