Installing engineered wood
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Ernie, No trade shows in Texas. Las Vegas in July would be the closest.
We do have regional "demo day" events in partnership with local dealers but there aren't any of those scheduled in your area currently.
Sorry.
We do have regional "demo day" events in partnership with local dealers but there aren't any of those scheduled in your area currently.
Sorry.
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erniee:
I have a really good friend in Keller that I owe a visit. Maybe we can coordinate something... You're also welcome to come visit me in Austin any time.
I can show you the difference in using a jigsaw with, or without, the proper splinter guard. I can also show you jigsaw tricks that many regular users would consider foolish but are pretty safe if done with the right set up of the proper jigsaw/blade combination.
I suspect you can also see these things at your local Woodcraft, it just depends on who works there.
It is much easier to see the cut line (and dust collection is better) while running a jigsaw underneath the work piece. Most people I've met around here aren't used to seeing or using a jigsaw underneath. I recommend that you try it but use a barrel grip. Also, be sure to set up so that you are pulling the saw toward you while underneath. It makes a big difference in comfort and control.
Tom
I have a really good friend in Keller that I owe a visit. Maybe we can coordinate something... You're also welcome to come visit me in Austin any time.
I can show you the difference in using a jigsaw with, or without, the proper splinter guard. I can also show you jigsaw tricks that many regular users would consider foolish but are pretty safe if done with the right set up of the proper jigsaw/blade combination.
I suspect you can also see these things at your local Woodcraft, it just depends on who works there.
It is much easier to see the cut line (and dust collection is better) while running a jigsaw underneath the work piece. Most people I've met around here aren't used to seeing or using a jigsaw underneath. I recommend that you try it but use a barrel grip. Also, be sure to set up so that you are pulling the saw toward you while underneath. It makes a big difference in comfort and control.
Tom
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erniee said:
It has been mentoined LOADS above to cut underneath (back side, reverse side) all the same. Any way even though a few people on here have mentioned cutting reverse side I agree with Tom I aint seen many people do it I often do it especially scribing architrave to a wall or to reduce chipping. The only person I can remember doing it was my Forman/boss hes old school type of joiner best joiner/carpenter I know in person.
Its easy you just tip the jig saw upside down and you either work away from you or towards you just depends on how you r setup and what your cutting you decide at the time a barrel grip jigsaw is ALOT easier to use for upside down jigsawing.
The festool barrel grip is ON / OFF switch so it stays running untill you turn it of your self which also makes it easier to jigsaw upside down. Some D-Hanlde jigsaws can not be locked ON which makes it far more difficult to work upside down my Bosch jigsaw the trigger can be locked ON but my Milwaukee can not. So you would need to find out if your Dewalt can be locked ON or buy festool Barrel.
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Since I do not have a tool, yet, I was wondering if the jig saw with the D handle when you turn it on, is there any delay? The Dewalt is on when I pull the trigger and the speed is variable. I have a Craftsman which has both handles. This tool has a momentary delay when I press the trigger. I don't like that very much. Thanks to all that responded to this "newbie".
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erniee said:
No not as I can remember when trying the carvex D handle version as demo. The carvex D handle has the same function as barrel grip has ON/OFF but also the trigger variable which has no delay as I can remember.
What I can remember is the D-handle feels very cheap the handle feels just plastic like, not as solid look or feel. The Barrel grip feels more solid to me just my opinion.
You own Dewalt no?
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erniee said:
Seen as your Dewalt is 18v you might aswell go 18v with the carvex. Those LEDs are kinda cool they flash really fast but when the jigsaw speeds up the flashing lights go into strobe mode so flash even faster so fast it makes the jig saw blade look like its not moving at all kinda strange it makes me wanna stick my finger into the blade I dont know y but looking at a very fast moving blade but to the human eyes its not moving at all draws you in and makes you go crazy! My mate was watching me jigsawing abit of ply and he said its broken the blade aint moving I said watch this then and ripped through some plywood and said thought you said the blade wasnt moving [wink]
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erniee said:
[scared] Oh NOOO!
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[big grin]
Oh yess
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Oh yess
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I purchased the Trion in Ft Worth at Woodcrafts. They have a small corner set aside for Festool products. Is there another location that has a wide selection of items in stock? I'm a person that likes to actually see and touch what I would like to purchase. I see from the new catalog that there are many Trion blades that are offered that the local store didn't have in stock. Thanks, guys
