I have been looking for a precision power cutting tool for so long. Normal hand saw lack the precision I want, and it is pretty slow to work with without proper handling tool. Normal scroll saw is too strong and not precise enough for small cutting (creating enclosures for electronics). Then I stumble upon this Dremel Moto Saw on Lazada Vietnam, and surprisingly, it was listed for less than 110 SGD. My girlfriend bought it on 11/11 sale, so another 10-20% discount on top of the sale price (Dremel Singapore listed it for 211 SGD - blood sucking ..)
And a bit more research, I realize Dremel is a sub-brand of Robert Bosch - wow.
And a bit more research, I realize Dremel is a sub-brand of Robert Bosch - wow.
Inside the box, I have:
- the main moto saw
- the table adapter
- the ruler (pretty useless, TBH)
- vacuum machine adapter (more about it later).
- 10+ saw blades
- some manual / guidebook (I honestly haven't touch the manual - engineers don't need manual LOL )
Completed assembly of the saw. It took us less than 5 minute to set up and attach the Moto Saw to our dining table (poor table).
However, getting the blade in wasn't that easy for the first time. I found that pushing the top down a little make it easy to put the blade in.
However, getting the blade in wasn't that easy for the first time. I found that pushing the top down a little make it easy to put the blade in.
Overall experience with the Dremel Moto Saw was pretty positive. I managed to cut 5mm plywood without any major issues (except, by stupidity, I broke 1 blade).
My overall thoughts:
- The machine is great. Work well cutting wood, foam, MDF. I haven't try metal and acrylic, but I suppose it would work as expected.
- It's very noisy, and combining with a vacuum machine, it's deafening. However, it is a must to use the vacuum machine as the dust is very fine and hard to get rid of.
- The cut is small (<1mm width) and fine, but it is hard to get >20 deg curve. Holes should be drilled beforehand for drastic direction change.
My overall thoughts:
- The machine is great. Work well cutting wood, foam, MDF. I haven't try metal and acrylic, but I suppose it would work as expected.
- It's very noisy, and combining with a vacuum machine, it's deafening. However, it is a must to use the vacuum machine as the dust is very fine and hard to get rid of.
- The cut is small (<1mm width) and fine, but it is hard to get >20 deg curve. Holes should be drilled beforehand for drastic direction change.