All-in-one tool for cutting

[Capitalprophets]

So I went to Lowes yesterday and picked up my first compact circular Rockwell saw 5 amp. I understand it is no deWalt or Craftsman but price point of $65 with 3 year warranty is a good start. I just ordered a metal blade for aluminum and metal for $8 online, it already comes with a blade to cut wood. Lowes had it for $89 and I price matched it with Amazon Prime for $65.

Kind of contradictory to my post about having all in one tool but I realized it would be an overkill to spend $200+ on something I'll use once a month if that.

[JOinGA]

Originally Posted by turf3

If you read the OP's posts you'll understand why I suggested not to start out with tools that can remove all your fingers before you can say "ouch". Note that what you're talking about is to have actual instruction before starting to use these tools. The OP did not indicate anything like that. The discussion rapidly moved from "how can I buy one and only one saw that will do a great job cutting any possible material" to a discussion of high-powered tools that pose dangers even to the most experienced users. Someone who doesn't even understand what the different kinds of saws are or why you might use different ones for different jobs, is not ready to be handling power tools.


(By the way though I have not done any professional building work, I have used circular saws frequently for 45 years; and they still inspire the most healthy respect.)

I agree some basic instruction in power tools is essential. Knowing how it works and hearing the cautions are the factors that should give a newbie the confidence to start using power tools. No one should have the false confidence of thinking they can "just figure out" a power saw. Plenty of You Tube videos to give a basic orientation, but, to me, nothing beats trying it out under the watchful eye of a pro. As a female who had to take home ec instead of shop in school, I never want anyone to feel it is "too late" in life to learn how to use tools. As kids, my sister and I were washing dishes while my brothers were helping in Dad's workshop. As a single homeowner, I was extremely grateful to Home Depot for the workshops that made up for some of the deficiencies in my upbringing.

[SailorApple]

Originally Posted by Capitalprophets

So I went to Lowes yesterday and picked up my first compact circular Rockwell saw 5 amp. I understand it is no deWalt or Craftsman but price point of $65 with 3 year warranty is a good start. I just ordered a metal blade for aluminum and metal for $8 online, it already comes with a blade to cut wood. Lowes had it for $89 and I price matched it with Amazon Prime for $65.

Kind of contradictory to my post about having all in one tool but I realized it would be an overkill to spend $200+ on something I'll use once a month if that.

Was that something like that? https://www.amazon.com/Rockwell-RK34.../dp/B00GTEU0M4
Dewalt and Craftsman saws are overpriced in my opinion but those still great compared to the ones by Tomax or Oshlun, but that's can be said about 8-inch and 10-inch blades like this from my experience.