Use utility knife blades in the Makita XDS01Z cut out saw?

[Stephen Tashiro]

The instruction manual for the Makita XDS01Z saw ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L8O0C90/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) says that three connected break-away utility knife blades can be used in the saw instead of the proprietary saw blade. Has any Creeker tried this?

[Dave Sabo]

To what end ?

[Rob Sack]

Hitachi years ago had what they called an electric knife (I think that was what it was called). It took standard utility knife blades and was the best tool I ever found for cutting out drywall. I would think this Makita saw would work equally as well.

[Dave Sabo]

XDS01 is fantastic for cutting drywall without a mess. As long as you don't need small circles.

Their special blade works a dream and lasts a long time.