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anyone used the arbortech as170

c0lin | Posted in Tools for Home Building on

I was thinking of buying one of these saws for upcoming reno, specifically  for brick replacement and aluminum window removal

Would appreciate any thoughts.

Thanks

Colin

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  1. daveintoronto | | #1

    We have one in our company and it is indespensible in the right circumstances. It's perfect for precisely cutting out bricks without risking loosening surrounding bricks (which can happen if using a chipper). 

    1. calvin | | #2

      ThanksDave!

      Would you say it operates with the tenacity that's shown in the videos?

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