IRWIN Tools ProTouch Coping Saw (2014400), Blue & Yellow

In general, the saw is in good condition A number of things were made, but I received a unit with poor quality control. A set of blade mounting pins is pressed into place The mounting bar will not fit into the plugs because they are not designed for this use The pin in its holder can be adjusted (see photo). It is apparent that the pin nearer the handle was not aligned properly when it was fitted into its mounting hole (see second photo, which shows that it is misaligned by at least 10 degrees) and this caused a kink in the blade when it was Due to this misalignment, I imagine the blade will fail prematurely. Depending on how much of a problem there is, I might try to push out the pin and reinsert it, but a customer shouldn't have to deal with this to get a saw to cope.

Colton Nolan

| Jul 13, 2021

I will give you an answer if you've ever wondered why someone would pay over $100 for a fret saw. The steel in this Saw makes it very strong, and the saw itself is heavy. I believe it was built without thought or thought about quality or detail because it was done quickly. For me to straighten this out so that I could use it, it took about 15 minutes on the bench vice with a hammer and an adjustable wrench. It took me a considerable amount of time to get the saw to the point where it was just usable due to the harp being not straight in several different angles. This saw survived 15 minutes of being bent in every direction without breaking, which is a testament to its durability. There are little yellow knobs that slide along the sides of the levers that allow me to adjust the blade angle, and they fall off with the slightest effort. I will glue them back on to see if it works. If I get the saw straight and the blade in the right place, I will be able to cut I gave it two and a half stars rather than one since it did work fine. In the event that you have the time and tools to put into making this saw work, then it will work The saw is not for you if you are looking for something that will do the job right out of the box.

Sariah Lee

| Jun 11, 2021

Threads are not present on the "keeper" nut. As its name implies, this nut is used to lock the adjustment side to prevent the blade from coming off or rotating. As long as this nut is defective, it only acts as a bushing with the same tightness adjustment. In order to correctly install the nut, it should be. . . 5/16" in diameter The US Imperial system is defined as 18 (US). Isn't it important for the customer to examine and approve Are your Chinese-made products in need of repairs? You must provide a working product to me!.

Emily Parker

| Feb 12, 2021

Buying is not a good idea. There is a problem with the quality. I had trouble getting the blade to stay in place when I used it for the first time. In this case, the pin end popped off because the tooth that holds it cracked when it arrived. For a refund, I sent it back. Often Irwin's products are good, and I am sorry that is the case this time.

Ana Duran

| Jul 29, 2020

It was my first coping saw and I have only used it to make trim joints (just typical MDF from big box stores) and to make a few precision cuts on other materials that it was not supposed to handle. I've used it for those purposes and it has worked great. Considering my limited skills, it seems to be a good match for me. Since I don't have a great deal of demand for high precision, I haven't seen the types of defects other people Over time and with experience, I have found such issues in other tools, and I will update them But so far, it's a solidly constructed tool that seems to bend nicely with the blades and feels comfortable in my hand. And so far, it's making good use of its blades.

Houston Larson

| Jul 04, 2021

NewSteve stated that both pins are crooked by about 10 degrees when tensioned, and they cause the ends of the blades to kink. This puts the blades near the limit of the It will need to be disassembled and reassembled In this case, you have to press the pins into place, and it can be difficult given the fact that you do not know how hard they were initially pressed. In common with all the junk products we pay good money for, the tool sort of works, but it is a sad reflection on the consumer who does not have a machine shop at their disposal to rework everything they buy. So, I gave this saw a somewhat harsh rating, but I think it's justified.

Imani Nielsen

| Nov 15, 2020

While Irwin is a good manufacturer, the tools have been handled in an unprofessional manner. There is no line between the handle and the blade on the coping saw I received. There seems to have been some sort of heavy weight on top of the saw and the frame has been warped. As far as I can tell, I am going to try bent it back into shape again. I don't have any complaints against the company if this works. If it fails, I'll have to write another report. Sorry, but I have never filed a complaint against them.

Marvin West

| Jan 27, 2021

It is quite common for the nuts holding the blade in place and keeping the handle tight to come loose during normal use, causing the blade to become stuck in the wood halfway through the As a result, at times the loosening of the nuts would result in the blade twisting, ultimately resulting in a loss of blade Instead of going to a Habitat for Humanity, I found a solid old-fashioned wooden coping saw for $1 that worked great.

Evan York

| Jul 01, 2021