Was going to get a circular saw off FB marketplace but saw this on Amazon, seems like a decent price for some DIY?
This is the corded model.
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In terms of quality and brand name, where does Stanley Fatmax stand with Ozito, Ryobi?
Thanks
Ozito does have the 3yr warranty with in-store, no questions asked (usually) return which is a selling point. I can't speak about the comparison, hopefully someone else can, I've only ever had Ozito.
I've been on a couple projects were we were given sets of tools. Bosch Blue was great, Stanley (not this 'fatmax' whatever that means) was remarkably bad. So bad that we just tossed the tools rather than keep them.
I have ignored anything with a Stanley logo on it since.
Agreed - vac connection point on this is a huge plus.
Well, now that I have a circular saw, I have to find something to do with it!
Just don’t lose a finger in the process
Yeah! Have used them before, but never owned one
Have a couple of projects in mind involving VJ panelling. Would be a great learning experience.
Make sure you get a fine tooth saw blade for the panelling. Might cost you more than the saw…
Can this cut down small, thin trees and branches?
I mean, it could, but that sounds like a good way to lose a finger.
It'd be a convoluted and suboptimal way of lopping a tree/branches.
Short answer: Technically yes.
Long answer: It might cut the branch, but it will also take one of your limbs in the process. This is for cutting secured timber.
Well, that would be somewhat dangerous. Probably get a electric/none-electric Pole pruner/saw.
yes but it's not the best saw for the job. You would probably be better off with a reciprocating saw.
Small thin branches: Garden secateurs/pruning shears
Thicker branches: Lopper/pruning saw
Thicccc branches/stems/trees: Chainsaw/pruning saw
Cheap demo / recip saw is the best all rounder, as you can put pruning blades on them. Good for up to up to about 70mm thickness.
I had a work colleague use one for that purpose and almost severe his lower arm off, when it stuck then released, so I wouldn't recommend it.
It's the wrong tool. It's also corded. Buy a cordless recipro. I cut down an entire forest in my backyard:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-reciproca…
What you're looking for is a reciprocating saw with a pruning blade.
Another vote for a cheap reciprocating saw - versatile for this sort of stuff & much safer.
Yeah, take all precaution, it would be easier with a recip saw and not hard at all with a pruning saw (manual operation, not powered) you will need to hold the main stem or branches so they don't jam the blade as gravity may pull them so they pinch the blade, this is gunna feck you up real quick!
A lot of love for recipro saws here. I must be using mine wrong. I find as branches are not particularly fixed, they move and vibrate a lot as they are being cut, transmitting movement up the tool to my arms. Am I using the tool wrong and is there a better technique?
You need to hold them!
@Punkboy: You should be pruning branches fairly close to but NOT right at the union with the leader (main branch) or whatever branch your cutting it from, at that point the bush/tree etc should be sturdy enough to resist the vibration, if it's vibrating then you're using the wring tool, pruning sheers or maybe a hand operated pruning saw should suffice, there's a bunch of youtubes to help.
@Series4Episode10: ok cool near the branch node, what about when on the ground trying to cut into small lengths for the green bin?
Nope, that's pretty much how it goes. You have to hold the plate of the saw right up against the branch, hold tight, and go lightly - you don't want it to catch.
It's all a trade-off. A chainsaw is the 'best' tool but it's also the one with the greatest danger/ risk.
A recip is an 'okay' tool but as long as you cut away from yourself, wear PPE and don't have any part of you in front of the saw, you're a lot less likely to end up with a catastrophic injury.
A hand saw is a good alternative and the safest option, but it's a workout.
It's not for every type of branch. If they are too thin, then use a hedge trimmer.
To cut long branches into smaller pieces either use a bypass lopper or an electric shredder.
Even a foldable hand prune saw can destroy branches/even small trees, I got one from amazon for like 27 bucks or something and have been using it since. You don't want to mess around with branches or thin trees with a circular saw lol
Another vote for cordless reciprocating saw with pruning blade. Get a multi pruning blade pack if you can. Once it goes dull; swap blades and go again.
Lighter and move manageable than chainsaw. Much safer than chain saw.
Saw my neighbour across the road do this over the weekend. The kickback pulled the saw out of his hand and and almost took out his chest and arm.
He picked up the saw and kept on going anyway.
I would use a reciprocating saw instead with a pruning blade.
My 70 year old dad does it all the time. I keep telling him not to but he is stubborn. So yes you can. Should you? No.. You should get a proper tool for the job as others have recommended. You don't want to lose a hand, finger, massive cut in torso / leg for the sake of saving a few dollars.
*it COULD cut them UP, but I wouldn't use it to them down.
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I’m a beginner but sometimes I feel like doing some diy projects at home… is it good product and good price??? If you all can please share your experience…
I'm not sure about Stanley. Have used an Ozito one - it worked. But when I switched to a cordless brushless from Dewalt (costed 4 times more), it's a day and night difference
Thinking of building a small deck. Will this do the job?
It will cut through decking boards no bother. But if you need heaps of repetitive cuts at a particular angle then perhaps look at a mitre. I’d say this will do the job though.
That's a very good point. The Ozito 210mm corded version is only $109, quite tempting, I'd probably use this more than a circ saw, at least the cuts would be straighter.
If you havent bound to a particular battery system other than Stanley, then I would recommend buying the sliding mitre saw posted 1-2 days ago for $220.
The Ozito one in your link is limited to 120mm cut. I used one for installing our floating floor, needed to cut twice each board.
I'd also agree that if you're getting a mitre saw you should get a sliding model. That Ozito is quite limiting in terms of timber size you can cut. Best deal is definitely the $220 stanley deal (and also check gumtree/FB marketplace). However, I can't really justify that price for the small amount of DIY I do. I wish wood prices weren't so ridiculous otherwise I'd do a lot more! You can use a set square, straight edge or a jig to help get a straighter edge with the circular saw.
amazon will not to regional addresses, 70 km from GPO is pushing the envelope.
We don't have a Aus Post delivery to door where I am, everything goes to the P.O. and we all have a PO Box, how stupid is it to be excluded because you're not close to the Post Office!
sorry wasn't clear that's 70 kms from Melbourne GPO. Amazon just stopped delivering half their stuff here when they sacked TOLL. ( for deliveries to my area.)
Oh … ok
this or ozito?
See first comment.
The 850W 125mm angle grinder is also on sale for $41.40
https://www.amazon.com.au/Grinder-Stanley-FATMAX-Electric-FM…
Shows up at $97 for me!
Well, even the listed RRP is $69.
Same thing happened with a Fatmax 4 piece deal that came up here the other day, only a few could see it at the cheap price, I can get an AEG 125mm grinder from Bunnings for $99
@AMelbournian: Yep, I did a bunch of stuff to test to see what was going on, different OS's that had never been used to log into Amazon, using a VPN to appear to be in a capital city, nothing helped.
@Series4Episode10: Hmm.. not really sure then. There is a slim possibility that you have two or more Amazon accounts with two different emails and the one you are checking is the one without the Prime membership? Happened to me once.
@AMelbournian: Nope, just got a text telling me my yearly fee is a few days away, glad I didn't spend all my & on the deals.
Thanks bought one, gonna DIY some garden beds, using a saw seemed tiring, and for the same price, can’t go wrong.
Mine was meant to arrive last night (same day delivery), but has now been delayed until 15 July :( But I wanna cut stuff up NOW
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Checked the Ozito equivalent (37% more expensive)…same cutting depth but no vacuum attachment and less pivoting angle. The Fatmax looks like a great deal!