This month’s tool du jour is the Dremel Saw-Max. To me, simply hearing the name Dremel conjures up visions of engraving or die grinding, but the Saw-Max is something different. While it is still in the diminutive tool division, it can step up to the plate in situations where you don’t really need that circular saw overkill. I mean, you can use a four inch brush to paint base shoe, but seriously, if you don’t have to, why would you? Finally, we have a small but strong saw to do the work where circular saws are too big. Read More
Circular Saws
Skils to Pay the Bills: Circular Saw Maintenance Tips
What you see in the picture over there–is a oft used, dropped, and really–just plain abused tool. But she works like a champ! “Hackey” as she is reverently referred to is my model 77 Skilsaw 71/4” worm drive circular saw. She has been dropped from roof trusses, tossed into mud, and survived a winter in the truck’s tool box all alone in the dark. I can always count on Hackey to cut me out of any situation. Unfortunately–Hackey did not do this all on her own. Proper maintenance and just a little TLC goes a long way in keeping your saws in tip top shape. Read More