The "Dual Saw"

[offroad_nomad]

I was watching TV last night and darn if I almost bought the Dual Saw.

Looks like a great little saw, I remember seeing it on Pitchman. However when I added up the total cost, I'm not so sure it's really worth it. Perhaps someone else knows of a cheaper and/or better alternative saw:

3 payments of $59.99 (179.99) + 39.99 s/h = $219.99.

Then there's the add-on accessories too to jack up th total cost.

Basically I'm looking for something lightweight for around the house, woodworking, cabinets, and building a rear storage drawer. Thanks.

 

[Bennyhana]

You can get a dewalt 18volt cordless 6.5in saw for $199.00 with $0 shipping at Home Depot. I'm sure if you search around you might be able to find it cheaper. They work pretty slick... http://tinyurl.com/abwnvd
We built this deck with one when I was in Kuwait....yeah we were that bored...

 

[Curmudgeon]

That's not really the kind of saw you want to use for making cabinets and general woodworking.

If you really want one though, Sears has virtually the same saw called the Twin Cutter for $110 (current sale price). As usual, Billy Mays is ripping you off on the TV version.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925574000P?keyword=circular+saw#descriptionAnchor

JP

 

[Aggie]

As usual, Billy Mays is ripping you off on the TV version.

Do you have no respect for the dead?!!? Billy Mays is going to come haunt you now...

 

[Curmudgeon]

Do you have no respect for the dead?!!?

None whatsoever in his case. Dead people are entitled to only the respect they earned in life.

My user name says it all. :sombrero:

JP

 

[ryguy]

Hes been yelling at me late at night for years now, what else could he do?

 

[winkosmosis]

None whatsoever in his case. Dead people are entitled to only the respect they earned in life.

My user name says it all. :sombrero:

JP

Pretty funny how when Billy Mays died everyone was like "He was my hero" or "he will be missed" or "a great man has died".

Uhh as I remember he was an annoying shouting huckster who sold overpriced crap to people who didn't know better.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

After suffering an angle grinder wound myself, and seeing worse damage on others from simple abraisive discs, that saw terrifies me!

 

[Curmudgeon]

Pretty funny how when Billy Mays died everyone was like "He was my hero" or "he will be missed" or "a great man has died".

Uhh as I remember he was an annoying shouting huckster who sold overpriced crap to people who didn't know better.

That's the sugar coated version of my opinion. My precise opinion of him would probably get me banned here if I were to put it in writing.

JP

 

[Aggie]

LOL!! This thread has turned out exactly how I wanted! So yeah how bout that Dual Saw?

 

[JamesDowning]

Basically I'm looking for something lightweight for around the house, woodworking, cabinets, and building a rear storage drawer. Thanks.

Without a doubt... the Dewalt DC390 is what you want. Cordless, compact, fairly light weight, and will last forever. (plus its even a cost savings over the dual saw p.o.s.)

Though my opinion may be slightly biased...

 

[off-roader]

Without a doubt... the Dewalt DC390 is what you want.

Another pro for the dewalt is you can use its' 18V battery to jump start your rig if needed.:smiley_drive:

 

[mnfeo2]

Pretty funny how when Billy Mays died everyone was like "He was my hero" or "he will be missed" or "a great man has died".

Uhh as I remember he was an annoying shouting huckster who sold overpriced crap to people who didn't know better.

LOL...nice! :wings:

 

[chuck45]

Another pro for the dewalt is you can use its' 18V battery to jump start your rig if needed.:smiley_drive:

I've never heard of this before. Have you seen it done?

 

[chuck45]

I've seen enough injuries with SkilSaws that the Dual saw scares me. It looks like you have marginal control and a minimal base for stability. The contra-rotating blades seem awefully gimmicky to me. The blade guard has MINIMAL coverage and is cheap clear plastic. I'd avoid it this POS like the plague.