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Post by ohan on Nov 25, 2018 20:32:39 GMT -5
Well, I’ll find out shortly.. I bought one of the J-spec 36V 165mm saws; hopefully it works out!
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Post by arvid on Nov 25, 2018 21:20:53 GMT -5
Well, I’ll find out shortly.. I bought one of the J-spec 36V 165mm saws; hopefully it works out! What country are you in and having it shipped to? Did you order it from eBay?0 |
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Post by kraftt on Nov 26, 2018 23:05:07 GMT -5
I did not realize that the AC-to-36vdc electronic transformer is a brick in the middle of the cord and not contained inside the battery shell (??) C3607DRA Hikoki Home Page Link
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Post by henrun on Nov 27, 2018 2:29:58 GMT -5
Hmm, that brick was kind of expected but still not a very elegant solution. If put on a bench or foldable cart/stand it can be "integrated" into the whole package though so not that big of a deal breaker for me. It is good that the cable to the transformer is pretty long, makes it easier to find a spot for it. I am thinking one can either have it on a bench in the workshop with the corded option and if going on site you can go cordless (yet still bring the adapter if needed).  |
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Post by henrun on Nov 27, 2018 2:31:56 GMT -5
Well, I’ll find out shortly.. I bought one of the J-spec 36V 165mm saws; hopefully it works out! What country are you in and having it shipped to? Did you order it from eBay?0
Yes - where did you order it from?
I would love to get my hands on either saw. I like the J-spec 165 for size. I hardly ever use the full length of cut so it would suffice for me but if the new one is the only one available it is still small enough for me.
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Post by huntsgemein on Nov 27, 2018 6:07:44 GMT -5
Fussy buggers! Yes, it surely does compromise the overall package portability, but the innate advantages far outweigh this.... A combined mass of either 800g or 1200g (I can't read characters) is reassuringly heavy, indicative I assume of a healthy iron core tranny & HD rectifier in there somewhere.
Given that current draw is rated @ 900w, there's presumably a healthy dose of headroom available too. This should accomodate instantaneous current spikes of twice or more the rating. Big is good. So is heavy. This all makes for a nice, smooth, reliable DC supply which is just the thing for EC motor longevity. With all that extra mass freed from hanging off the SCMS carriage pivot & hinge, it should also assist overall accuracy & repeatability too.
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Post by kraftt on Nov 27, 2018 8:16:07 GMT -5
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Post by arvid on Nov 27, 2018 8:27:11 GMT -5
I’ll take one of each please. I miss the old days before the internet when you didn’t see a new tool until it you walked into your local lumber supply and saw it sitting on the shelf in stock and could could just take it home. Now it’s like being a kid waiting for Santa to come with new tools released in the United States. |
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Post by henrun on Nov 27, 2018 14:28:27 GMT -5
arvid: yes, that is on point! I am usually not a fan of buying things I haven't been able to leave some fingerprints on before a purchase but last couple of years I have had to pull the online trigger as there has been a few items that no one has had in stock or just on special order. I could also do with one of each - it is ok to be a hoarder as long as the gear gets used.  |
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Post by ohan on Nov 27, 2018 21:06:02 GMT -5
Sorry, if it wasn’t clear from my earlier posts, I’m talking about the 6-1/2” Circular Saw (the “Deep Cut”, lol) but in 36V/MultiVolt form, NOT the SCMS. And yes, I got it off eBay.
And another error on my part: it’s UK 230V spec, not J-100V. It’s coming from the UK to me in USA CA (so hoping it doesn’t rack up huge duty/broker fees, but..?)
That’s interesting about the transformer brick, and yes that seems awkward placement if using a circ saw onsite; I suppose it’s looking more and more like it will always be run on batteries (as expected).
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Post by jimbouk on Nov 28, 2018 15:23:06 GMT -5
All hikoki can tell me about the c07dra is mid 2019 for the UK. I'm trying to get one from JPN but not easy so far so might be Makita in the interim .
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Post by henrun on Nov 29, 2018 13:38:31 GMT -5
Mid 2019 sounds just about right for us too then, will keep pestering the pushers nest for updates.
It will hopefully arrive just in time for summer. Fingers crossed.
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Post by thehandyman on Dec 15, 2018 2:25:34 GMT -5
Playing around on Japanese auction sites This price bare tool then add shipping to you  |
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Post by arvid on Dec 15, 2018 12:52:08 GMT -5
Playing around on Japanese auction sites This price bare tool then add shipping to you Can this saw be used in the US of A? I need one bad |
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Post by thehandyman on Dec 15, 2018 12:55:12 GMT -5
Playing around on Japanese auction sites This price bare tool then add shipping to you Can this saw be used in the US of A? I need one bad Any battery powered tool can be used in the USA when using the batteries. You would need the US cord adapter |
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