Why get the M12 Fuel Compact Bandsaw? (...instead of M18)

[@tomwilson5822]

You have just helped me make choice 👍

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

Glad I could help - it's a good tool for the use.

[@mikevila3715]

Rusty, great video thank you for sharing

[@Johnny-xy7en]

Very good demonstration

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

Thank you. I get more use from this saw then I thought I would. It's easy to grab for a quick cutoff of most anything in the shop.

[@trevfindley]

Great review. I've been thinking about getting one of these, but am a little concerned about whether it would be hard to achieve a nice square cut with it being totally free hand. It's a shame none of these seem to have a simple cut-off stand attachment, however with the light weight of the tool, and the led shadow guide (which i wasn't aware of before watching this video) - i think it should be easy to get the knack of neat cuts. I just hope this isn't going to end up being a tool that punishes me for being left handed... 😂

[@PatricesProjects]

I wish i had need for a tool like that.

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

I didn't think I would use it as much as I do. It's nice to have a quick cutting option for anything that fits in the opening. Much easier than grabbing a hacksaw.

[@yungdro1972]

My next purchase. Nice demo. Like and sub.

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Wendy-Davis]

Have you cut threaded rod with it? I use an angle grinder with a cutting blade, but am looking for a better solution.

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

Yes I have. Also an 1/8" steel bar. Just let the saw do the work and don't push the blade. If it overheats, the weld seam on the blade won't last as long.

[@onikwa]

Everyone online in recent years are complaining about the blades, how they are only good for a few cuts even in easy stuff like EMT, the weld snapping, blade teeth burning out, etc. How are your blades holding up?

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

I would agree, they aren't a durable as I'd hoped. I replaced one after about 30 cuts. I bought a 3 pack and so far, still have two left. I found that if you don't push the blade too hard through the material, it lasts longer.

[@davidsantos9715]

would this have the power to, with the proper blade, to cut lets say 3/4in or 1in black iron pipe?

[@rustyrockwoodcraft]

I haven't tested that, but if I do, I'll post the result here. I've used it to cut 1/16th inch plate steel and thicker c-channel, but I have broken a blade by pushing it too hard.

[@nathanielc7368]

Mine doesn’t wanna turn the blade at all and it’s brand new