Hi all-
As the title suggests - I'm soon to pull the trigger on a new carvex. However, I really want to talk to someone to make sure it will do what I need it to before I pick it up.
For work I end up trimming down a lot of laminate and melamine product, especially on site with installs. I need something I can cut straight with that will have minimal - really preferably no tearout. All of our current tools tear out horribly (cheapo bosch and ryobi stuff). The other really nasty thing they do is blade dive - I want something that will cut 90 degrees to the base and not waver.
I know the cut type has to do with blades, so if someone could suggest what blades they like the best for straight cuts in laminated ply or particle core, I would love to hear that as well.
Lastly - I thought I would be happiest with a barrel grip, but I haven't tried one out just yet. Would be nice to hear carvex owners preference of barrel over D handle, just to see if there are any limitations I may not be considering. I'm leaning towards barrel as it feels like that would be easier to see the work while it's cut, vs a D handle.
Thanks guys. Much appreciated!
As the title suggests - I'm soon to pull the trigger on a new carvex. However, I really want to talk to someone to make sure it will do what I need it to before I pick it up.
For work I end up trimming down a lot of laminate and melamine product, especially on site with installs. I need something I can cut straight with that will have minimal - really preferably no tearout. All of our current tools tear out horribly (cheapo bosch and ryobi stuff). The other really nasty thing they do is blade dive - I want something that will cut 90 degrees to the base and not waver.
I know the cut type has to do with blades, so if someone could suggest what blades they like the best for straight cuts in laminated ply or particle core, I would love to hear that as well.
Lastly - I thought I would be happiest with a barrel grip, but I haven't tried one out just yet. Would be nice to hear carvex owners preference of barrel over D handle, just to see if there are any limitations I may not be considering. I'm leaning towards barrel as it feels like that would be easier to see the work while it's cut, vs a D handle.
Thanks guys. Much appreciated!