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I was driving this morning about 20 miles from my house this morning and came upon a Lowes, so I decided to go in and check to see if they had any Knipex stragglers that I do not have. Well no Knipex except a few out of package Alligators.

So of course being the diligent tool acquisition machine I walked the complete tool department and there I found the DualSaws on clearance - The smaller one was going for $69 and the newer larger Destroyer model going for $99 versus its normal price of $199. So of course I bought the Destroyer as that I already have the Ridgid dualsaw. They had 6 of the destroyers and 6 of the small model in stock.

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they have their uses. not a use everyday tool by any means. they wont kick, and cut metals pretty well. i think if them like a 4.5" angle grinder with blades instead of a cut-off wheel, not like a "saw". similar to an oscillating tool, dont need it often, but comes in handy once in a while for certain things.

i dont own one, but have used one a couple times. plenty of power, surprising on metals
 
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I fell in love with mine when I had to open up aluminum siding when I was installing a larger man door into the side of my father in law's garage. Also cutting plastic sheeting is another great use of a dualsaw. I do wish that it had a foot, especially one that could be set for depth and angle would really improve the use of a dualsaw. As to those who've commented on not buying a dualsaw have you ever tried one? I for one will stay that it is not the end all of all tools but it had its used.

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They are OK, I use to have the craftsman version. What really sucked about it, is that it didn't have a guide on it, like you would expect to have on a circular saw. :mad: I got it super cheap (<$20 for the kit) when sears clearance them out way back when.

I ended up mounting it to a junky RAS frame (also craftsman) that I found on the curb with a burn out motor. It actually turned out really well. Basically a RAS for metal. :evil:

Downsides:
Blades are expensive, so keep then well lubed
No guide, at least on the craftsman one
They are loud when cutting plate, especially aluminum
Limited depth of cut
Long term support is probably not there :dunno:
Can be $$$$ to initially purchase

Positives:
Little to no kickback
Cuts metal pretty well
Cuts almost every material
 
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I don't think dual saw is worth investing for me. I only have little work and my band saw can mostly do all the job in the shop.
 
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2oolhound said:
How thick of aluminum will it cut?
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i dont know the spec, but it will cut a solid aluminum block honestly. depth of blade is your limitation with them. gotta use the lube sticks though with metals. cut concrete, steel, most materials really.

they cut pretty damn well.

check this video out, skip to about 8 minutes, he cuts 1/2" plate steel.
 
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Rezeppa said:
Anyone know the duty cycle on the saw? Also can someone with experience comment on blade life?
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Ayuh,.... I've bought, 'n burnt up a few of 'em,.....
Glad to see the prices have dropped over the years,...
My 1st was a Craftsman at 'bout $200...
My latest are the Chinese stuff at Harbor Fright,...
$30. bucks I think it was,..

Duty-cycle,... Free wheelin', it'll run Forever,...
Stall it just Once, 'n it's gonna Die,...
Maybe not right then, but it's dyin',...

The blades last til ya knock the carbide tips off 1/2 the teeth,...

Or if cuttin' aluminum, it'll melt, 'n fuse the blades together if ya don't wax 'em enough,...
'course, aluminum does that to Everything ya try to cut it with,...
That's why I like cuttin' the stuff in the dead of winter,...
Cold, it cuts Easy,...

I Love twin-blades for workin' with SSteel,...
SSteel welds Great, cuttin' it *****,...
The twin-blades blow Right through it, once ya find an Edge,...
Tryin' to start a cut, mid-sheet is what Burns 'em up,...
Drillin' a hole 1st, Helps immensely,..
 
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Rezeppa said:
Anyone know the duty cycle on the saw? Also can someone with experience comment on blade life?
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If you have to ask about the duty cycle, then this ain't the tool for you. :lol_hitti Seriously, I can't see this thing lasting any amount of time if used daily.

Bondo is 1000% correct. What really kills it is the lack of guide, which makes it easy to torque the blades about while cutting. If you can rig it up to some type of machine that guides it like I had on the RAS, you will get much better life out of it. Just to emphsize what Bondo said, be generous with the lubricant.
 
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