Dremel SM20-03 Saw-Max Tool Kit, Grey

I am extremely handy and no home project is beyond my ability from building decks, electrical work, kitchen remodeling you name it. As a result I have all manner of power tools: Table saw, lathe, jig saw, circular saw, Roto-sip, sabre saw, router and many others. Each tool was designed for a specific task at which it excels but beyond that it can be clumsy doing other tasks, hence the need for another specialized tool. I recently installed a hardwood floor in my master bath on the second floor. The room is long and relatively narrow so my 12" chop saw would have been cumbersome to use. My legs are not what they used to be and I did not relish repeated trips down to my basement workshop to cut the planks. The Dremel Saw Max seemed like the perfect solution. Here is my review:1. I was a little wary that the tool uses a blade that is an abrasive disk without teeth. Some reviews said that it did not cut well and burned the wood due to the intense friction that accompanies the cutting action. I made dozens of cuts through 1/2" oak planks with no problem. The wood cut easily and had a very neat edge with no splinters to sand. Nice. The saw cuts fairly quickly but I could see that if you tried to rush the cut things could start smokin'. Not an issue IMO.2. Several reviews commented that the depth adjustment did not stay at the adjusted depth setting and that any downward pressure would cause it to slip and cut deeper. Not sure if they fixed this on this model but I had absolutely no problem with this at all. I suppose if you pressed down really hard on the tool while cutting this could happen but there is no reason to push the tool that hard against the surface being cut. Not an issue IMO.3. The dust attachment is pretty worthless and did not really help reduce the mess. Kind of like the dust collector on a router, seems like a good idea but really incapable of catching the wood chips and you are still left with a mess. When you cut wood you make dust and that's a fact Jack. But, that is why I have a vacuum. Not an issue IMO.4. In order to keep the unit compact the blade is fairly small. It has a maximum depth of cut of ¾" which is good enough for the majority of tasks. I installed new moldings after the floor was installed which was ½" thick. When making the 45 degree joints at the corners the cut was 1/16th of an inch shy and so I had to use a manual saw to finish the cut. Instead I made the measurements and cut the molding on my chop saw in the basement. A little disappointing because I was hoping I could do all of the cuts while in the bathroom. Inconvenient, but not a deal breaker.Overall I am very pleased with this tool. I often need to make straight cuts outdoors or around the house and need to haul my 10" circular saw out to do the job. I can see where the Saw-Max will be much more convenient. I like that it can cut metal and tile with the proper blade and hopefully it will complete these tasks as well as it cuts wood. I will be interested to see how long the abrasive blades last before they need replacement. I like teeth on my cutting blades because I am a manly man, but I made dozens of cuts through ½" oak and it cut just as well at the end of my project.I recommend this tool to anyone who needs a compact, versatile and powerful saw to cut a variety of materials safely and effectively.

I've only had the Dremel SM20-02 Saw Max for 3 days, but it has already proven to be a valuable addition to my power tool collection. I have made numerous fine cuts in very hard porcelain floor tiles using the included diamond blade. I have also cut door trim moldings to install tile using the flush-cut wood/plastic blade. Finally, I used the carbide metal cutting blade to cut steel wire closet shelving. In each case, the saw met the task- I was especially pleased with the tile cuts! The saw has a powerful 6 amp motor that did not even strain when running through 18" tiles. The high rpm of the saw enable precise cutting without any vibration to shatter the tiles- even when doing fine narrow cuts. I am also pleased that the diamond blade has stood up well. I have probably cut 30 tiles going full depth on the initial cut each time and the blade is still cutting as well as it did on the first tile! On flush cutting door trim, the Saw Max was easy to handle in varying positions and cut the trim quickly and cleanly in each case. I highly recommend this compact, powerful and versatile Dremel saw kit for use by professionals and DIY'ers as well as hobbyists that have needs to cut a variety of materials.

I bought this little saw after seeing a friend using one. It works so easily and has alot of power to get the job done. As a woman, just getting used to power tools in general, this one is very managable. The instructions were comprehensible and simple to follow. I use it for art project constructions, fabricating wood panels. I recommend this tool for any DIY-ers. The blades are wellmade, the kit is highly functional and the size of the saw is light and maneuverable. As with all tools, don't expect a tool to do more than what it's designed for, and you will never be disappointed. Enough said.

I bought this saw for any type of specialty cut I had to do on any projects. I have owned this since Christmas. I have used it to cut masonite, thin metal grating and recently plexiglass. I haven't has a problem cutting any of these materials. The blades for metal and wood/plastic are similiar to metal cutting wheels with cutting material attached to the outside of the blade. The plunge feature works pretty good. It takes a little to get used to the position of your hand using the tool. I believe it cuts only up to 3/4" or less material, but that the reason I got it. It does include a jig for cutting 2X4"s , but I think I will use my cordless circular saw for this. It comes with a vacuum attachment, but i haven't had a chance to use it.This tool is a specialty tool that cuts all type of material. Great for the DIY projects.

As I already own another Dremel tool, I thought "why not". After receiving the tool kit, I figured that I had made a mistake. The tool is light weight, compact, but has a great feel in my hands.So I put it to use as I could and the results were much better than I thought. Ease of use, user friendly, high RPM, did just as the writ ups say. I got smooth cuts in everything that I tried it on. Point of reminder, go slow when cutting plastic to avoid melting the plastic.I like the fact that you can cut different materials with the same blade, which saves time having to change out the blades from one to another.If you are looking for something to use that will not ware you out with their weight, and use on small, medium and even some large projects try the Dremel SM20-02 saw kit.This tool got a work out yesterday, as I am replacing the floor in my "Man Cave" and I tried it out to see if it would do the same as my wall saw. It will only cut to a depth of 3/4 of an inch, but my flooring is two layers of 3/4 inch material. I worked better that I thought it would. I went slow and it did not bogg down, smoke, or run hot. The cut was impressive comparing it with a much heavier and costly saw.But don't take my word for it, buy one try it and you will see!

Los materiales son de excelente calidad y la potencia del equipo es muy buena en comparación con el tamaño. La ergonomía no es la mejor, sobre todo con el seguro para mantener el equipo encendido y la colocacion de discos requiere una llave hexagonal (incluida). Si eso no es impedimento, lo recomiendo ampliamente.

works great, saved me a lot of time

I am a single retired lady and I have to try and do my own small woodworking repairs. This saw is the best ever. It handles so well that I am not afraid to use it as I would be if I was using a large skill saw. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

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Small size and good cutting power.