Dremel Moto-Saw Tested by a Long-Time Woodworker

[@noam.s9332]

This is my favorite woodworking channel on KZbin. Thanks a lot for the detailed information.

[@HappyNowCartoons]

Thank you! I think you just saved me about $100 to $200 dollars. (I had presumed my Dremel Moto wouldn't be able to cut through a 2x4 and that I'd have to get a bigger tool).

[@mariannedeangelo2319]

Thank you for the informative video. Does this saw cut 1/4” red oak? I need to make cross lap joints. Saw blade height is 1” max and the slot needs to be 1 1/2 inches. Therefore I must cut them laying down. I do not own a router. Can’t think of any other way.

[@sawinery-woodworking]

Yes, it will cut through 1/4” red oak.

[@kimb7970]

Ty

[@mrtelecaster009]

Hi, can I ask where you got the bench riser that the Dremel is on please? I just bought the Dremel and could do with something like that. If you made it (most likely you did) could I have the dimesions for it as it looks ideal. Many thanks.

[@sawinery-woodworking]

I made that out of 2”x’6”s. There’s a little bit of bracing underneath, in the corners, to make sure that everything stays together. It started out to be a step-stool for someone who really thought it needed to be that heavy. Well, when it was done, it was too heavy for them to use, so I ended up making them a lighter one and repurposed it for use in the videos. Works out well for that. Overall dimensions are 24” wide, 8” high and 11” deep. I’ve attached a low-cost metal woodworking bench vice and added dog holes. The dog holes really aren’t for use with the vice, but for use with hold downs.

[@mrtelecaster009]

Thank you, it works well.

[@debravance5108]

Will this cut flatware or silver plated metal like Siler plated tray. I am doing jewelry.

[@sawinery-woodworking]

I didn’t actually test it for that; but it should; at least if it’s not heavy steel flatware, plated in silver. I’ve done jewelry too and it’s clearly strong enough to cut through that. You might go through blades a bit faster; but most of that is soft enough that it shouldn’t be an issue.

[@yoheff988]

I wonder what's the life span of a tool of this kind that actually looks like a toy, due to the fact that most parts are made out of plastic?

[@sawinery-woodworking]

I didn’t do any destructive testing of the tool, so my ability to answer this is limited. Nevertheless, the table and other parts that might be of concern were supported by a network of webbing, adding strength and stiffness. It wasn’t anywhere near as strong as metal; but for plastic, it seemed pretty good. Ultimately, how long it lasts will depend a lot on how roughly it is treated.