20 Best Tool For Cutting Fiberglass (2023 Updated)

I have went through a number of these in the last couple of years and they work great on stainless. And I am extra hard on them. I never use cutting oil and at most lower the speed of my drill to lowest speed.

Still very satisfied.

Greenlee has taken hole cutters to the next level. I have used this size cutter for 4 yrs from my old set and it finally gave out. So there was absolutely no better choice for me.

I have been using these cutters since they were first introduced. If you use them properly they last for years. They cut through stainless steel better than standard hole saws cut through regular sheet metal.

The quick change design works exceptionally well and the ridge on the side prevents ramming the cutter through. These are well worth the money.

Love this miter saw. with its slide mechanism I was able to butt the saw right up against the wall and save so much space in my mall shop. As others have described the dust collection isnt the best and hopefully will be improved in the next model whenever bosch updates the saw.

Only other downside of this saw compared to others is no laser or shadow light to measurements/blade line. Overall a good saw with small areas that would be a great saw if having better creature comforts like dust collection or laser line.

Im very happy with my purchase. Ive already tested it on a small dowel and it cuts with ease. My crafts will turn out much better with this easy cutter. Definitely worth the price!

I bought one Super Easy Cutter about 7 years ago and hated leaving it behind when I moved schools. We used it to cut clean mittered edges for miniture picture frames and angled pieces that fit together for geometric shapes.

The more we used this great tool the more jobs we needed it for, sculptures, display.

I bought this to cut whiskey barrel hoops, which are made of steel. a ferrous metal. The blade had a hard time cutting through the hoops, making a clean cut, and wore down immediately. It probably works fine on non-ferrous metals, which are softer, but dont buy to use on ferrous metals.

FYI. Ferrous metals include mild steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and wrought iron. Non-ferrous metals include aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, tin, lead, zinc, and precious metals.

Possibly bought for wrong purpose, but intended to use to cut Aluminum Deck Railing posts and rail sections with my miter saw. In short, it didnt work well at all. Cut was very hard and it seemed more like it was melting the aluminum than cutting.

If you need to do such a job, use a standard carbide tip general purpose blade or higher tooth aluminum purpose carbide blade. Maybe itd work better for thinner ferrous metals?.

I used it to cut aluminum, steel, two by four, all very easy and precise. The quality of wood cut is just so perfect, no wood cutting blade will come close to the smoothness of this blade. It’s a bit slow, creating a lot of sparks and smoke (when cutting wood), but the end result is what counts.

Very nice blade indeed.

very nice shrub cutter. light weight and does the job. super fast shipping. thanks

These loppers are heavy duty, well made and a bargain price. They are sturdy and have comfort cushion handles. Very pleased with this purchase!

GOOD FOR THE PRICE !!!. WORKS AS INTENDED. A ” LITTLE LIGHT ” FOR BIGGER BRANCHES and HARDER WOOD.

first class… a little big for what i us it for.. but a killer and made in America I cut stainless braided hose for race car. Bigger is better sometimes

expensive but does what it suppose to do

I’ve used these blades for years trimming the mangroves on our property and cutting out invasive plants/trees in over 11,000 square feet of wetlands. Harsh environment, fast growing plants, difficult and tight working conditions.

Previously I used chainsaws but quickly figured out that there were an abundance of potential problems doing that. So I switched to a DeWalt 20V reciprocating saw. By the way, this is an excellent well-built tool that has lasted through years of abuse.

The only other blades that I have found providing as much value are the Diablo Freud blades. The 9 inch Diablo blades cost about $6. 00 per blade while the Bosch are only around $4. 25 each. The Diablos are more rigid compared to the relatively flexible Boschs but both do an admirable job at any task thrown at them.

In my experience the Diablos cut better while new compared to the Boschs which seem to keep cutting a lot longer.

Worked like a charm, bent when caught, BUT DID NOT BREAK. Could be straightened & continued to perform. Bamboo is merciless on equipment. These blades stood up to the job really well. Highly recommended.

Used the 12 inch version of this blade for cutting down a fitzer (Sp?) bush. It worked great but dulled the end of the blade when I had to cut near the earth and rocks. Hopefully the 9″ version will avoid the dirt better.

The cutting ability of this blade makes it worthwhile unless you like lying in the gravel for extended time. Better to spend the bucks upfront.

As a woodworking hobbyist and enthusiast, I can appreciate the luster of big name brand tools. However, seeing as my needs rarely warrant that price tag, I’ve found WEN products not only adequate but exceptional for my needs.

Of course, if you’re looking for a track saw to withstand the ages and all the beating you can throw at it, this might not be the choice for you. But I’ll say this one’s perfect for the hobbiest or occasional woodworker.

The track is easily assembled and sturdy enough for my use. Operating the saw took a bit of a learning curve, but really I had it down in 10 mins. The blade itself is adequate. I’ve mostly run it across 3/4 maple plywood, which it handles without trouble.

The cuts are straight, the track was sturdy. I really have no complaints. It simply did the job I wanted it to.

This is such a great price for a plunging track saw. I combined it with 110 inches of Powertec tracks to build a big fridge-microwave cabinet. Everything came out clean and square. Made good use of the score-setting as I was cutting 3/4 inch melamine coated fibreboard, to keep the edges mostly clean.

Note I put on a Wen 56 tooth blade for this, not using the oem 42 tooth blade.

The *feel* of this saw isn’t great. It feels fairly plasticky, etc. However, I was pleased with the first several cuts I made with this. I paired it with the Powertec tracks, and I used the included blade.

It glided with surprising ease through 3/4″ (18mm) plywood sheets. I also put it through about 1. 25″ (35mm) (not very dense) maple, and it struggled a bit more, but made it through with no serious struggles.

This definitely seems like the right value for this saw, and I think it will meet all my needs as a hobbyist.

This item performed flawlessly while cutting holes for recessed lighting. However, you need to have a vacuum cleaner (or the vacuum attachment) handy to deal with the dust that’s created. This attachment is designed to work with a variety of RotoZip tools.

Thus the kit comes with a several different adapter pieces that can be used depending upon which RotoZip tool you own. The instructions that were provided for my older RotoZip were a bit confusing as they lacked some necessary detail.

Despite this issue, the tool worked perfectly and saved me a considerable amount of time. There is a video on Youtube that shows one how to use the tool.

Can’t adapt it to my SCS01 spiral saw by rotozip. Wish I had known that it wouldn’t fit with any of the adapters included. I write it off as a bad decision on my part. Rotozip makes great tools that can be a bit difficult to control.

Works great

First one broke first try about 2 inches up from the base of the blade. Returned to REI for warranty. I’ve broken the tip of the 2nd saw twice so far on two outings. I use hand saws for work to trim trees around high voltage electrical lines.

This saw is ridiculously easy to break. Going to try to return for refund today.

These are greats saws for field and shop use. I use them professionally almost everyday for both; working outdoors in habitat restoration, tree pruning, as well as for hobby woodworking. As long as I keep the blade out of the dirt, it holds it’s sharpness seemingly forever.

Even when a blade gets old and somewhat dull, they still will cut adequately in a pinch. I’ve had mine for years, and only recently replaced the blades. The large tooth blade makes fast work of limbs and trunks nearly as thick as the blade’s length.

The fine tooth blade is great for pull cuts in the shop, or outdoors on small limbs. Really light weight, too. great for backpacking and hunting trips. The blades are replaceable. a little pricey, but well worth the cost!.

The F180 is my most used saw, it is great to carry, well made, and because it has its teeth set inside the width of the blade can cut with light effort. (secret revealed) If you try be forcefull it will snag if you relax and draw the saw lightly it will glide through dry hardwood.

The Laplander will just ride over hard woods and need some force to get the shallow teeth to cut, once the coating wears off the Laplander it starts to drag when cutting. The F180 or Laplander? Look at a thick cut bow and look at the Silky cut compared to Bahco, the Silky can make cuts at cabinet maker level, the Bahco just can’t.

I’d never used a rotary cutter, but faced with cutting yards and yards tulle for my daughters cathedral length veil with blusher, this seemed like a great idea. I must say it was truly a lifesaver for the project at hand.

Cut like a champ! Sooo impressed. Until I tried using it on a different project, this time just double thickness of simple basic thin quilt cotton. It cut here and there, but mostly just rolled along creating a crease, but not doing the job.

I’m not sure if that is the norm for these tools: one-and-done, but I couldn’t imagine having to replace the blade each time I need to cut out a pattern. Not cost effective for me. Perhaps one of the ultra-pricey ones doesn’t dull as quickly, but this one doesn’t exactly inspire me to splurge on one of those.

It went in the charity donation box.

I use this for cutting rug making material. It is great slicing through cleanly. Olfa have a good reputation for blade life, but generic blades will also fit the cutter. The blade shield is simple but effective, and the body of the cutter well made and easy to hold.

Having used the Fiskars comfort grip cutter for several years this straight handle takes some getting used to. Being arthritic the blade protector is hard for me to use, I use 2 hands to move it. Other than that it appears to be working well.

I like that it will cut forward as well as backwards.

Excellent quality product that works well for multiple materials. Great support with specific speeds and feeds information for different materials that’ll make the work much more efficient.

This stuff works fine to slow down tarnish, used on musical instruments that are silver (when the instrument is apart for repair)

I have an aerospace composite shop. We cut carbon and glass on a CNC router. These tools are great.

Easy to assemble, easy to use, sturdy. Works as expected. Blade is sharp. No directions – so remember that the blade and carriage bolt only assemble one way. Carriage bolt (square part) MUST fit into the hole with the corresponding square part.

The other bolt goes in from the other side of the saw head assembly. The lock nuts are METRIC so use metric wrenches. Do not over tighten. Keep the cardboard shipping box and use 3/4 of it to hold the dissembled saw.

Remember the “hook” (to pull down branches) is NOT on the same side as the blade. Do not lose the rubber coverings that go on the ends of the dissembled saw. Dissemble the saw after use. You do not want to bend of stress the poles.

Been a customer of Garrett Wade for six years. They now outsource their customer service which is horrible. All I wanted was someone to call me from Garrett Wade to see if they could send me a replacement part rather than returning the entire item.

Great Pole saw and excellent blade, however middle pole will not snap together since the hole will not line up properly to lock in place. I sent Garett Wade pictures and was promised someone would call me.

No response.

This pole saw gets it done. I like being able to add or remove pole segments for various heights of work as it allows you to maximize your leverage and approach angle. The blade is wicked sharp and makes light work of most branches (largest I’ve cut so far is about 5″ diameter).

The hook on the back of the head is perfect for pulling down stuck limbs. Keep in mind the pole flexes a lot at maximum reach so your leverage is reduced, but patience will get the limb cut even there.

I recommend this for anyone with high trimming needs as well as close to the ground.

To be honest you will forget this is small and on your Dremel. These little discs have big cutting power. I’ve used them to cut bolts to size, trim down some wood as well as cut out plastics to install switches.

Word of caution when cutting plastics they will heat the plastic up and begin to wrap around the bit. They seem to last a long time as long as you cut straight. You can brake them if you put pressure against the flat.

Buy more than you think, not because they won’t last but because you will find yourself using them on everything. Dremel has provided me this product in exchange for an honest review.

I tested this accessory by attaching it to the mandrel (sold separately) and securing it in the rotary tool. It easily cut through the screw I needed to cut. This was much easier than alternatives like a hacksaw and quicker.

The accessory didn’t show any wear at all but the package includes 5 discs so you should have plenty of cutting time if you need it, NOTE: When cutting metal, a lot of sparks are produced so protect items around the area and use eye protection.

Dremel has provided me this product in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve used standard cut-off wheels for years for cutting through small brass parts and model railroad track. They work but they wear down quickly and often break apart. These reinforced cutoff wheels are thicker and larger in diameter.

It’s quite a price premium over the standard wheels, but I expect they will last longer and without the terrifying shatter that often occurs with the standard wheels. Note that the kerf is wider than with the standard cut-off wheels.

I love, love, love this lopper! I bought my first Corona lopper in 1996. One day I was cutting brambles and mistook a wire for a bramble and dented my blade. That was a sad day. I’ve bought several other loppers through the years and none compare to this Corona! I’ve cut mountains of branches through the years with it and it’s still going strong.

It can cut larger branches by doing a portion, rotating, and cutting again until the branch does fit into the space: seriously, up to 3 inches as I’ve done many times. I sometimes use my legs to squeeze on bigger branches- it always gets the job done.

I decided to shop for a replacement blade. I’ll probably fix that old one to let people use it and get a NEW one for only ME! I’ll never try cutting a wire again :(.

I bought my first pair of Carona Tree Loppers seventeen years age and have used them quite extensively, I owe a Landscaping Company. I finally after all this time cracked a handle, so I order a new pair of the exact same kind.

What I received looked exactly like my old ones. The blade bent on the second branch I cut! The cutting blade was made out of the cheapest metal imageable. I can’t believe it was steel. I took my old blade off my old lobbers, which was twice as thick and twice as heavy as my new ones, and I now have the quality I expected, The new ones were junk! All my hands tools are Carona and I have always recommended them as the best Now I have serious doubts,.

I just visited with my neighbor who was in the hatd using the Corona anvil loppers Fl 3420 he said it was the best Christmas present I had ever given him. I ask how long ago was that Kyle said 12 years ago the wok super and are still sharp and cut great.

I have a tree service and have used them for 26 years they are the best money can buy! They are my bread & butter tool light weight ,easy to use, and will cut anything that you can get in the jay. Corona sell replacement parts they have great people working for them so it it is easy to order the parts, when a homeowner buys a Corona anvil loppers it will last him a lifer time.

Jack Ratterman.

I purchased the shear refurbished. The first shear came and there was heavy gouging on the cutter housing as well as sloppy tolerances in the cutter head. I tried a first cut and the cause of the gouging was illuminated.

The cut material was curling out of the cutter like a corkscrew, digging into the housing at the point of the gouging. It took heavy pressure to drive the cut and there was no cut control. The shear just chewed its way through the steel.

I returned the shear for a replacement. Tyler Tool Customer service was polite and helpful, and put the replacement in the mail that day. When the new (refurbished) shear arrived two days later, I was disappointed to find that it had the exact same problem, and same symptom.

Back it went to Tyler, this time for a refund, not a replacement. I have used this tool before, purchased new from another retailer. It was fabulous, easy to use and control, powerful and precise. My guess is that there was a bad batch of cutter heads from the manufacturer (Milwaukee was purchased by TTI in Hong Kong a few years ago), and that they are getting rid of them as “refurbished”.

Tyler customer service was helpful at every step, and I will buy from them again, probably even a Milwaukee refurbished tool, but not this shear.

This is the second one I’ve purchased. I had the other one for 20 years and only had to replace it because I dropped it and broke the shear head. It can cut through 12 guage sheetmetal with ease. I would highly recommend it.

This is a sloppy copy of the electric Milwaukee sheet metal shear replacement blade set. During install, the holes do not align with the preset holes in the cutter head, the spacers/bushings for the pieces are too short and when you tighten the clamp screws it binds the assembly and stalls the drive motor or creates a lot of heat at the pivot points.

Since the material is hardened, there is no way outside of EDM’ing the holes in the correct location.

like the product. light weighted, changeable blade. long lasting. will recommend. just a note for whoever interested: it cuts only 1.5″ ABS pipe.

Bought the 14′ Power-Lever Extendable Pole Saw and Pruner after looking at both the 12′ and 14′ in person at Home Depot. Bought the 14′ at Walmart because it was the same price at Walmart as the 12′ at Home Depot.

Other reviews are correct in that the 12′ was blade is not as sturdy as the one on the 14′. While a little heavier, the extra 2′ on the extension gives a lot more usability. I am 71 and in fairly good physical condition, 172 lbs.

I had no problem handling the 14′ even when fully extended. Also, the pruner blade will cut wider branches because it is up-sized from the 12′ one. The wider branch function makes it much more versatile.

Used it last weekend on 10-15 branches, and both the saw and the pruner cut remarkably well. Just have to remember that the saw only cuts when you pull – not when you push so you have to push the saw forward after cutting with the saw.

You will be frustrated if you think the saw should be cutting in both directions. Had no problem in getting the extended pole to lock in position. You just have to close the orange clamp. While there are really no instructions, it is pretty self evident how to extend and retract to pole.

You should wear gloves, if you have the saw attached to the end, because it is very sharp. Also wear a hat and glasses, or safety glasses, if using the saw function unless you do not mind getting sawdust in your hair and eyes.

You also need to be careful, when cutting a branch, where you need to stand nearly below the branch, to avoid the branch when it falls. I am very happy with the Fishers tool and made a good choice in getting the 14′ rather than the 12′ version for the reasons previously stated.

Until a few days ago, I’d never used a tree pruner. I used this pruner for the first time to cut a branch with approximately a one inch diameter. This basic easy cut took just a few seconds. Then I used the saw to cut through a 2.

5 inch (6. 25 cm) branch. This took less than ten minutes, Not bad for the first time. One warning: using the saw, especially with the pole fully extended to 16 feet, requires a lot of upper body strength.

If you lack the strength, you may want to begin without using the two extensions. This reduces the leverage, making it easier to use, but of course you’ll be limited in the distance you can reach. Alternately, buy a shorter model that weighs less.

One complaint: there is no user manual, only three short paragraphs printed on the packaging materials, so keep the packaging. I would have liked a diagram showing the name of each part, but it was also missing.

That’s okay if you’ve used tree pruners before, but it left me with some questions, so I’ve been on the phone with Fiskars, which has been quite helpful.

Okay, so I gave this three stars, because this pole saw is one half east use and one half a pain in the neck to use. literally. The lopper part of the pole saw is awesome. It cuts up to 1 inch thick branches with relative ease.

The saw part of the pole saw, on the other hand, is a beast to use. It is not very sharp, and it is flimsy. These two characteristics combined with it being on the end of an eight foot pole, make it very hard to use.

I spent 10 minutes looking up into a tree, trying to cut a four inch branch with the saw. The saw only cuts one way, which is also part of the problem. So every back and forth motion you make might cut 1 mm into a branch.

In addition, you’re trying to keep the flimsy saw from wiggling around and sliding away from the place your trying to cut. After 10 minutes I developed a kink in my neck and gave up. I think I might have made a 2 cm cut into the branch.

I would have given this two stars, but the lopper works really well and that in itself will help me not to have to climb a ladder so often.

I have occasional need to cut glass so for such a low price this was perfect! Nice clean score and break the very first time. It even worked taking off a small strip of glass off the opposite edge using the score, tap with the ball and break with the teeth method.

Perfect!.

There’s only one thing that I like the least and that’s not having more harbor freight tools in my city. Every time I shop at harbor freight tools for the tools I need I always find what I’m looking for at a terrific price.

The staff is always helpful and friendly and the tools are surprisingly very durable, high quality, and affordable.