What kind of tool is the Dremel Ultra-Saw and how does it compare to the Saw-Max?
The Dremel Ultra -Saw is a handheld saw that allows users to make precise, clean, and straight cuts in a wide variety of materials using compact cutting wheels. The Ultra-Saw has a metal front end and can be used for plunge cutting, straight cutting, flush cutting and surface prep. The Saw-Max has a lighter weight front end and can be used for straight cutting, plunge cutting, and flush cutting.
What’s different about this saw?
The Ultra-Saw provides great control and can really be used for a wide variety of applications – including surface prep!
What kinds of blades are available for the Ultra-Saw?
We have wheels that will cut a variety of materials including wood, plastic, wall and floor tile, drywall, masonry, and metal. For surface preparation, we have a paint and rust wheel and a diamond abrasive wheel.
Can the flush cut blade be used for standard cutting?
We recommend using the flush cut blade for flush cutting. We do not recommend it for standard cutting.
Is there a toothed blade for cutting wood?
No. The blades for material like wood are abrasive. To allow for flush cutting, the guarding on this saw is limited. For that reason, we would never recommend using a blade with teeth.
What’s the maximum depth of cut?
The maximum depth is ¾”.
I am cutting plywood and the blade for wood seems to wear quickly – how can stretch the life of the blade?
Our advice with cutting a material like plywood is to remember what you’re cutting – layers of material that alternate the run of the grain for strength and are held together by adhesive. Greatest opportunity for success is to use a moderate feed rate – don’t force the blade to try and cut more than it can. Doing so is going to burn the blade and the material.
My primary application is cutting metal, should I choose the Saw-Max or the Ultra-Saw?
We would recommend the Ultra-Saw. The Saw-Max can cut metal, but the housing of the tool is not metal. If metal is your primary application, we recommend the Ultra-Saw because it has a metal front end and will on a long term basis withstand the heat generated from cutting metal.
Can I use Saw-Max wheels on the Ultra-Saw?
There would be no benefit in doing this – you would lose cutting depth.
What’s the maximum cutting speed on the Ultra-Saw?
The no load speed is 13,000 RPM
Is the saw hard to control when using it for surface prep applications?
We really recommend using the auxiliary handle during surface prep applications.
What kind of tool is the Dremel Saw-Max?
The Dremel Saw-Max is a compact, handheld saw that allows users to easily make precise, clean, and straight cuts in a wide variety of materials using compact cutting wheels. The tool is designed to help users with increased cutting accuracy and maneuverability.
What’s different about this saw?
The Saw-Max offers excellent cutting control because the saw is compact and it’s easy to see what you’re doing. This saw also has the capacity to make plunge cuts and flush with one-handed operation using abrasive cutting wheels.
What kinds of blades are available for the Saw-Max?
We have wheels that will cut a variety of materials including wood, plastic, wall and floor tile, drywall, masonry, and metal.
Can the flush cut blade be used for standard cutting?
We recommend using the flush cut blade for flush cutting. We do not recommend it for standard cutting.
Is there a toothed blade for cutting wood?
No. The blades for material like wood are abrasive. To allow for flush cutting, the guarding on this saw is limited. For that reason, we would never recommend using a blade with teeth.
What’s the maximum depth of cut?
The maximum depth is ¾”.
I am cutting plywood and the blade for wood seems to wear quickly – how can stretch the life of the blade?
Our advice with cutting a material like plywood is to remember what you’re cutting – layers of material that alternate the run of the grain for strength and are held together by adhesive. Greatest opportunity for success is to use a moderate feed rate – don’t force the blade to try and cut more than it can. Doing so is going to burn the blade and the material.
My primary application is cutting metal, should I choose the Saw-Max or the Ultra-Saw?
We would recommend the Ultra-Saw. The Saw-Max can cut metal, but the housing of the tool is not metal. If metal is your primary application, we recommend the Ultra-Saw because it has a metal housing and will on a long term basis withstand the heat generated from cutting metal.
What’s the maximum speed of the Saw-Max?
17,000 RPM
Can I use Ultra-Saw blades on my Saw-Max?
No. The Ultra-Saw blade are larger diameter – to match the housing of that tool. The will not work properly and safely on the Saw-Max.
