SSU 200 Swordsaw cut quality / fine chain experiences (769102)

[MD]

I've been thinking of picking up a SSU 200 for some garden structure jobs (pergolas, fencing etc) but I'm wondering what quality of cut can I expect? (Nowhere to test this tool out near me unfortunately)

I notice there is a fine chain available, but does it make any difference v's the universal chain for crosscuts?https://www.festool.com/Products/Ac...for-sword-saw-UNIVERS-SSU-200-SC-3-8-91-F-39E

I'm guessing breakout is also going to be a big problem to control while using this for more visible structures?

Thanks for any opinions!

 

[Kev]

[member=5671]jmbfestool[/member] is probably the closest to an authority on the sword saw .. mine's just seen the odd sleeper.

 

[Rammstein12345]

I have the sword saw with the universal chain only at the minute.

However, I have just completed an oak framed porch and have used it to the beams to length and the cut the tenons. I must say, it's basically the finish you'd expect to find using a handsaw. It really has produced a nice clean finish!

I will try out the fine cut chain in due time though, although I'd imagine the cut takes a little longer to make?

 

[jmbfestool]

To be honest I dont think its an appropriate tool for the job.

You do get tear out cross grain.  Along grain not to bad.

Nice and sharp chain helps.

In oak its not that bad.  What I do is chisel along the line to avoid tear out going cross grain.

If you are doing fencing etc I assume its not all oak.  So redwood?  Thats pretty bad for tear out.

I personally have only ever used it for rough cutting.

Using it to cut to timber to length which was like to be tenond or go into a wall etc.
Curving a beam removing the bulk so I could use a belt sander or a template and router to smooth it off depending on job.

I basicallg use it to remove excess timber for me to then work on after

 

[Kev]

To be honest I dont think its an appropriate tool for the job.

You do get tear out cross grain.  Along grain not to bad.

Nice and sharp chain helps.

In oak its not that bad.  What I do is chisel along the line to avoid tear out going cross grain.

If you are doing fencing etc I assume its not all oak.  So redwood?  Thats pretty bad for tear out.

I personally have only ever used it for rough cutting.

Using it to cut to timber to length which was like to be tenond or go into a wall etc.
Curving a beam removing the bulk so I could use a belt sander or a template and router to smooth it off depending on job.

I basicallg use it to remove excess timber for me to then work on after

Suppose that's where the mobile bandsaw comes into play then ? [smile]

[member=5671]jmbfestool[/member]

 

[jmbfestool]

To be honest I dont think its an appropriate tool for the job.

You do get tear out cross grain.  Along grain not to bad.

Nice and sharp chain helps.

In oak its not that bad.  What I do is chisel along the line to avoid tear out going cross grain.

If you are doing fencing etc I assume its not all oak.  So redwood?  Thats pretty bad for tear out.

I personally have only ever used it for rough cutting.

Using it to cut to timber to length which was like to be tenond or go into a wall etc.
Curving a beam removing the bulk so I could use a belt sander or a template and router to smooth it off depending on job.

I basicallg use it to remove excess timber for me to then work on after

Suppose that's where the mobile bandsaw comes into play then ? [smile]

[member=5671]jmbfestool[/member]

Yes dont tempt me!  Over the years Ive kept having another look at them.

I just wish they were little cheaper. I cant justify the price for how much I would use it.

If I worked on large oak frame work all the time I would be on it.  My work is way to varied

 

[Holmz]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] ... Pavlov'ing again?
I am tempted to use one as a shop bandsaw if I could put a base on it... Which I know I could, if I had a more compelling need.

 

[Kev]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] ... Pavlov'ing again?
I am tempted to use one as a shop bandsaw if I could put a base on it... Which I know I could, if I had a more compelling need.

[member=40772]Holmz[/member]

Drool !!

If I'm much longer before I have space for such toys as an FB510, something like a mobile bandsaw could be a more interesting option than a junker make do small cheapie [wink]

 

[Holmz]

[member=13058]Kev[/member] M8 which general area are you moving to?
The Samerai fellow has his mobile bandsaw as a shop one... Looks worth a try?
I should find if they do a discount?