#Skil xbench free#

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I used it to cut cardboard for a project and it worked great. I stand corrected on my orginal assessment of the Skil Power Cutter. It was said back in June that new XBench models would be released, but that were not intended to be direct replacements to. This was due to new composite wood regulations pasted in the state that the Xbench did not meet. However, if I had arthritis or carpel tunnel syndrome (which may develop someday given how much time I spend typing at a computer keyboard) where I didn’t have the strength or dexterity to use heavy duty scissors or a utility knife, then I’d consider the Power Cutter. You might remember that back in June I got word that Skil would no longer be selling their XBench in the state of California. For me, a good utility knife or jigsaw will do just fine. The Power Cutter’s a cute little hand tool and I hate to give it a thumbs down, but I find that since very few of my home improvement or even craft projects call for me to constantly or repeatedly cut through the materials the Power Cuttter is designed for I don't think it’s worth the $50 investment. The Power Cutter didn’t take very long to charge up and they say keeps it charge up to 18 months (which due to deadlines for this review I can’t test that, so I’ll have to take Skil’s word for it.) That’s impressive because there’s nothing I hate more than to grab a rechargeable tool from my toolbox for a quick DIY task and find that the battery’s dead. I found that the Power Cutter works best on straight cuts it didn’t do too well on detailed curvy cuts. I tested the Power Cutter on cutting cardboard, paper, canvas, and a remnant of vinyl flooring the builder left at our house and that I will someday make into a floor cloth. The Power Cutter’s designed to cut material that is up to ¼” thick such as carpeting, vinyl flooring, wallpaper, heavy fabric like canvas, window screens, plastic pond liners, or items that are a little too thick to cut with regular scissors like cardboard, foam core board, or heavy cardstock. Unfortunately, the Power Cutter is such a specific tool that I could only use for maybe one or two specific DIY or craft jobs around The Condo, that I can’t justify drooling over it.

#Skil xbench portable#

That’s why I was very excited that the fine folks at Skil sent me their new Skil Power Cutter for review because up until now, the only experience I’ve had with Skil brand power tools is drooling over their XBench Portable Workstation in the hardware store. I know the big names and as I’m slowly building the tool collection in my DIY workshop, I tend to check those out first. Two Pieces of Oakġ0 feet long, ¾” thick 2. One Piece of PlywoodĨ feet long, 4 feet wide, ¾” thick 3. One Piece of Solid OakĤ feet long, 1 ½” x 1 1/2” in diameter 4.It’s no secret that I love high quality power tools. X-Bench Marks The Spot : Simple DIY Plans For The Perfect Stool Structural Materials 1.

#Skil xbench plus#

The X-base of this bench will offer that stylish option to a straight legs, plus upholstered benches will look especially amazing at the end of the bed or any corner of your house that needs a furniture uplifting.Ī special shout out to Fix.com who’ve come up with the amazing infographic. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert DIY-ers you would simply love to try a new look for a simple bench.

With the proper tool, materials and a bit of your creativity, I’m pretty sure this project will give you that sense of accomplishment to boost for. Want to try out your skill at building an X-Bench? The plan below is sure to be a perfect DIY project for a weekend and sure to impress your guests!