Omni Dual Saw

weldingisfun · Dec 5, 2009

Anyone out there have any experience with the Omni Dual Saw? https://www.dualsaw.com/?cid=638178
The price isn't too bad if it actually does all it is supposed to do. But, neither the saw nor the replacement parts are available at any retail outlets. That means everything must be ordered, meaning ridiculous S&H costs.

Dargo · Dec 5, 2009

I don't know. I'll admit that it sure has my attention. My only issue is that I've now read about a few complaints about the Omni Dual Saw failing in short order and the troubles of mail order replacements. What has me really tempted is Craftsman's version of the same thing except it's slightly larger, considerably more powerful and costs quite a bit less. That and the ability to actually take it back to a real store if there is a problem has me nearly ready to put this Craftsman 6-1/8 in. Twin Cutter Electric Saw on my Christmas list.

Kays Supply · Dec 6, 2009

I bought a Sears version a while back. It was on sale for $69. I actually got two, one for me and one for a friend ,while I was there. Mine lasted about 5 minutes actual work time. I showed all my friends how it worked on things like they do on TV. When I took it to the job site and tried to cut a kitchen sink hole, it made it about 2/3 the way around and it smoked. I took it back and since it was on sale , it would cost over $100 to order one in. I am back to the sawzall.

weldingisfun · Dec 6, 2009

Dargo said:
Craftsman 6-1/8 in. Twin Cutter Electric Saw

That link now shows the Craftsman selling for $149.99.
On sale at $69, a replacement for the one bought on sale, $100, and now going for $149.99. Makes you wonder doesn't it?
So now back to the original question, does anyone have any experience with the Omni Dual Saw?

Dargo · Dec 6, 2009

weldingisfun said:
That link now shows the Craftsman selling for $149.99.

Really? I still have it pulled up on my screen and that's not the price I get Craftsman 6-1/8 in. Twin Cutter Electric Saw

Wow, they just changed their price! I closed that browser page and clicked on the link again and it's not $60 off anymore. I guess the sale ended last night.

weldingisfun · Dec 10, 2009

It appears no one has any experience with this saw. That, in itself, says a lot about it. Thanks, all.

dieselscout80 · Dec 15, 2009

I have a Lowes Taskforce brand 5" version it cuts great in sheet metal steel like body panels. The one issue they have is that they are taxing the motor hard, so they may not last long. The blades work great at cutting, but they throw chips everywhere eye protection is required (I like a fase shield too). The blades last better then the abrasive cutting discs and they don't explode like abrasive blades do at times.