HiKoki C3606DRA 165mm sliding mitre saw
Oct 13, 2019 22:37:48 GMT -5
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Post by kraftt on Oct 13, 2019 22:37:48 GMT -5
Thanks Kraftt!
I figured I maybe should have waited a bit with my assessment results, until I got the Makita mini slider.
After the somewhat disappointing YouTube DRA3607 result (which I don't doubt) I was eager to find out how good/bad my unit was. I had the feeling it was good - as I have used it extensively already - but the confirmation was nice to have. Sharing the results will at least show that Hitachi/Hikoki actually can make an accurate scms.
Testing a single unit does not make for solid statistics and that's why I don't disregard anything but an obviously poor construction.
I would not totally disregard the Metabo HPT 3607 but considering the cost I am not tempted to try one for myself only to be disappointed.
As mentioned I have had a Kapex KS60 lemon which goes to show that NO brand is immune to poor QC.
This doesn't mean that I disregard the Kapex, I just find it about as overpriced as the Metabo HPT/Hikoki DRA3607 - and offering less "innovation" to boot. Frankly I don't care about innovation all that much. I don't need Bluetooth or other gizmos if that makes the bread and butter machine more expensive.
Would I still happily own a "within spec" Kapex KS60? Heck yes, just don't wanna pay the premium for it though I can afford it. It is too heavy for an on site saw of that cut capacity class. And I prefer battery saws.
End of rant.
This thread has been run its course by now I guess, will post more in the Makita thread once it gets going.
…and really it’s rare to get an scms dialed in right out of the box anyways. It’s just the nature of the tool that even if you did - as long as it’s being used as a portable, instead of stationary in a shop, handling & transport eventually mean tune up adjustments. I can imagine there are a lot of us here that appreciate you sharing your findings & insights on these saws and the time vested in the ones that are worthy of dialing in - not to mention able to hold any adjustment.
It’s also extremely valuable to hear about first hand tool experiences both good and not so good.