Comments on: Hot or Not? The Quad Saw/Driver

By: kyle

kyle — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:40:03 +0000

i dont like it the chuck usually has to be tightened withpliers to hold well and the handle can be uncomfortable to use for extended period and i dont like it so much I have no idea where it is

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:24:57 +0000

I had one of these, and it didn’t last long. While using the saw, the chuck fell right apart. I swore I would put it back together and give it another chance, but I never got around to it, and have since lost the parts. For my purposes however, the concept was perfect- I often need a screwdriver or a hand saw, but as a professional carpenter, I want to keep my tool bags lite while carrying everything I need. A tool that will replace two rather bulky items is a welcome addition.

By: Brau

Brau — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:35:48 +0000

I can see that one of these would be great for that emergency toolkit, but for everyday work I find these multi-purpose gadgets only slow me down as I have to fidget with all the bits and attachments. I much prefer a toolbelt with designated tools that you can just grab when you need them.

By: Koba

Koba — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:18:59 +0000

HOT, I bought mine off ebay, new in packaging for seven dollars shipped. The only thing I dislike about it is that the blade wobbles just a bit up and down. It works for the occasional use I put it through. If you need a tool like this to use every day, try the milwaukee job saw.

By: Lee Gibson

Lee Gibson — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:21:44 +0000

I have one. It’s handy. And I got it a little cheaper at Rockler a couple years ago.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:35:48 +0000

I, for one, use this quite frequently. I think the “quad” comes from the 2 positions of the handle, along with the 2 inserts (bit holder and saw blade). Anyway, I keep this IN my traveling toolbox and find it comes in quite handy when I am working on small projects at other people’s houses, especially when I just need to make a quick cut, such as when a plumbing fix arises and I need to cut a piece of PVC pipe, but not enough to justify hauling out the power Sawzall. I’ve also used the saw portion for quick cuts in metal, notching out a piece of trim, and a quick prune of a tree branch. As blade-holders go, this is very useful (the 2-position handle and quick-release chuck make it so). I also like the angled handle when using the screwdriver bits, as it gives me a little more torque.