Tool manufacturer SKILSAW, maker of wood-cutting saws for more than 90 years, has launched the first fully integrated worm drive saw designed to score and cut concrete. Until now, users had to create their own tool workarounds to score concrete by modifying a worm drive saw with costly third party or homemade attachments, and the results were less than ideal.
Medusaw delivers a complete concrete cutting system with worm drive power and durability, the firm says. It comes with an integrated wet/dry dust management system to control dust, allowing for cleaner cuts, and GFCI protection. Both features extend the life of the saw and protect the user.
The too features an adjustable plunge lock that allows users to quickly and accurately set and make consistent plunge cuts. It also has an integrated rolling foot plate with rubber wheels that help users move it smoothly across hard surfaces and rust-resistant brackets and fasteners to protect against corrosion. Finally, the tool includes a retractable front pointer that accurately guides the saw along the cut line and retracts for tight spaces, the maker says.
“With Medusaw, we built features into the tool so you don’t need a second person to hold a vacuum or water hose to collect the dust or a third person to hold a board down onto the surface to make a straight cut,” says Gregg Mangialardi, Skilsaw product manager.
Medusaw comes equipped with an onboard multi-function wrench, making it easy for users to change their blades, oil, brushes, water feed attachment and wheels. It will be available in January 2017 for a suggested retail price of $399.
