Skil 3601-RT 7 | Tools In Action

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Jayking91Member since Mar 2014Dec 20, 2014 5:15 PM CT

Has anyone ever used this saw, if so I would like some input if this saw is good or bad. I do hardwood and laminate flooring, mostly hardwood. But if the saw is good it would speed up my time. Any input is greatly appreciated. Skil 3601-RT 7

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 20, 2014 8:55 PM CT

Never used but anything that speeds up your work has to be good.

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 20, 2014 9:38 PM CT

i have never even heard of that thing, but it looks really cool

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 21, 2014 6:20 AM CT

Welcome to forum shade

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 21, 2014 6:21 AM CT

And jayking

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 21, 2014 9:25 AM CT

chadlanthier wrote:
Welcome to forum shade

thank you

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Dec 21, 2014 10:18 AM CT

They sell something like that at my local Lowes but I’ve never used it…sorry. I imagine it’s just a very specialized cross cut sled and as I recall it want too expensive. I would add, if your doing flooring, you could just use a circular and a guide to do the same thing. Maybe spend more tim king up your cuts but a simple jig could be made to do the same thing.

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Dec 21, 2014 10:33 AM CT

I have one… They’re great for cross cuts. But don’t try to switch it over to rips, takes way too long. Dust collection works well with a powerful shop vac.

Jayking91Member since Mar 2014Dec 21, 2014 12:10 PM CT

RickyMcGrath wrote:
I have one… They’re great for cross cuts. But don’t try to switch it over to rips, takes way too long. Dust collection works well with a powerful shop vac.

Yeah I don’t plan on using it for rips, but for cross cuts with a shop vac would be great. I could have the saw right in front of me instead of having to go outside or the garage. Thanks

Jayking91Member since Mar 2014Dec 21, 2014 12:18 PM CT

ChrisK1970 wrote:
They sell something like that at my local Lowes but I’ve never used it…sorry. I imagine it’s just a very specialized cross cut sled and as I recall it want too expensive. I would add, if your doing flooring, you could just use a circular and a guide to do the same thing. Maybe spend more tim king up your cuts but a simple jig could be made to do the same thing.

Yeah, I could use circular saw but I can’t have too much dust in poeples house, I don’t thing using a jig saw would give me the cleanest cuts, but I’m open to new ideas. Thanks

Jayking91Member since Mar 2014Dec 23, 2014 4:57 PM CT

Well I bought it. Tried it at my house it seemed to work pretty good. Test one will be on Monday 400sqft of hardwood.