On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:57:19 -0800, Larry Jaques
wrote:

You'd be surprised. BTW, the single-speed version is on sale for $15
right now, with coupon. You can't afford NOT to have one. I'm sure
the blades will cut aluminum (I've cut iron/steel screws with them
with no apparent dulling), but if you're not sure, get the bimetal,
diamond, or carbide half-moon blade. Keep the swarf from building up
in the cut and it cuts extremely fast.

Bought a variable speed this morning... Tested it on a 3/4 X 1/2" square 'boss'
left from cutting with different sized routers. (Large one cuts smoother, small
one gets closer to the corner.) Pleasantly surprised at how well the new multi
tool worked! However, that was tiny compared to the four ~2 X 3" areas that
will need to be cut before the slots intersect.

Running out of time so will remove these in stages so to keep unfinished slots
symmetrical.

Question: Doesn't the metal bat house get too warm for the critters?
And what do you use for condo separations inside?

You do realize this is a mold to make plastic bat houses? Each chamber will be
separated by wooden baffles. Though I am experimenting with an all plastic bat
house.

http://mysecondbathouse.com/

Probably need to put a few pictures in the drop box for folks who don't click
on web links.
--
William