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- ASIN: B002NB7HQ4
- Item model number: 800344
By : MasterMind Tools
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Price : $112.99
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The MasterMind 800344 compact precision 3-inch circular saw provides powerful lightweight cutting with a 2,800 RPM motor for a variety of applications including flooring, plumbing, electrical, finishing, tile work, and carpentry. It is lightweight and easy to use, with a 3-position ergonomic handle that can be adjusted for optimal use and comfort. The 800344 can precision-cut most building materials up to 7/8 inch, and tile up to 3/8 inch. The saw features a unique plunge capability with adjustable depth control, allowing for cutting when the work piece is not in an overhang position. The saw also has a laser light for greater accuracy and LED light for dimly lit areas. The saw comes with a vacuum hose adapter for optional dust extraction. The storage case includes 1 carbide-tipped blade, an edge guide, 2 non-scratch base covers, and 2 hex wrenches.
"SMC INNOVATIONS" CIRCULAR SAW Quick, precise cuts in most building materials up to 7/8" Depth adjustments up to 7/8", and length of cut indicator on the base Light and easy to control Laser cutting guide and LED light 3-position ergonomic handle Quick-plunge cut feature
Technical Details
- Three-position ergonomic handle
- Precision-cuts most building materials up 7/8 inch and tile up to 3/8 inch
- LED and laser light
- Quick plunge capability
- Five-year warranty
MasterMind 800344 Compact Precision 3-Inch Circular Saw
Customer Reviews
I bought this saw to repair water damage on a plaster ceiling in the kitchen. A regular circular
saw is too bulky and heavy and would leave a big mess (I have used one before repairing a plaster wall).
I used a tile cutting blade and the saw performed perfectly! It had plenty of power to cut through the
plaster and wire mesh embedded in the plaster.
The best feature in my opinion was the adapter that connects to a shop vac and that made for a minimal mess.
I chose this particular saw over it's competitors as they did not have this feature.
The laser took some getting used to since you can't see the blade cutting path but it cut straight
lines none the less with practice.
With it's compact size, I had no problem cutting in tight places above the cabinets.
It is a great product for the money spent.
This is a rugged tool that has stamina, decent accuracy, is easy to use, relatively quiet, and has terrific bells and whistles. No powertool is perfect, of course, so here's the nitty-gritty...
I've been cutting primarily 4'x8' panels of 3/8" plywood -- low grade, riddled with knots -- and the saw performed like a champ. The cut line was not much wider than my pencil line (if at all), and the edges were pretty clean.
My biggest issue is with the spring-loaded platform that drops into place when the saw is not in use. To cut anything, you have to trip a latch and press down on the saw, which forces the platform upward and exposes the blade. As a safety feature, this is actually not bad. However, it does mean that you can't see where the blade is hitting the wood (there are markings to go by -- see below). And there's a bigger problem in that you have to press down on the edge of your workpiece with the front edge of the spring-loaded platform when you initiate a cut -- a procedure I found fairly awkward. You can work around this if you initiate every cut as a plunge cut, but the platform still complicates things, at least a little.
Despite these negatives, there are advantages. The platform makes plunge cutting very straightforward. Though you can't see the blade, there's a V notch at the front for aiming your pencil line (reasonably, though not perfectly, accurate), and rulers along either side of the platform indicating where the front and back of the blade will hit according to the depth of cut you've selected. Also, the platform gives you two smooth, straight edges on either side of the blade for running against your own jury-rigged edge guides. And when the saw is not in use, it stands nicely upright on the platform.
As for the bells and whistles, there are two embedded lights -- a laser and an LED. The laser is accurate and very useful, but the switch is problematic. It's a three way deal -- LED-OFF-LASER -- and at least on my unit, the thing was way too loosey-goosey. As for the LED, it's a rather modest spotlight that falls just ahead of the V notch. Enough to illuminate your pencil line, not enough to illuminate the entire work area.
The vacuum attachment worked a charm, even using an old Eureka upright. Also included is an edge guide that was great for shorter trims, as well as a couple of plastic pieces for scratch-proofing the bottom of the platform. The manual, by the way, is excellent. The impact-resistant case is pretty decent, too.
Bottom line: if you absolutely have to see where the blade is touching the wood, or you need to bevel your edges (maybe possible with this saw, but I don't see how), or you require cuts deeper than 7/8" (I never went much beyond 3/8" and can't vouch for the deeper settings), this may not be the tool for you. For my own applications, I found that it lived up to my expectations and even exceeded them, and I don't hesitate giving it a five star rating.
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