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Post by Red on Jan 4, 2016 12:46:46 GMT -5
I'll ask you the same question, GhostFist...Do you have any particular preferences -- and/or distinctions you've noticed -- when comparing your KSS300 to your MT55?
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 4, 2016 14:33:36 GMT -5
55 has more power+speed control+scoring+ increased bevel capabilities. mt55 comes into its own with fine cabinetry sheet goods and solid timbers for cabinets or furniture. The 300 is the small all rounder. It will cut sheet goods just fine but there is no speed control and on the corded version, no blade brake. The 300 will juuuuuust cut 1 1/2" material. so not ideal for cutting rafters all day but you can do smaller stud framing jobs in a pinch. I see the 300 as a do everything saw when you don't want to bring everything. the MT55cc when you're serious about pristine cut quality. Red, if you're mainly doing timber framing, I don't see the MT55cc being as useful to you as a kss saw. I think the 300 or its cordless brother is an asset on pretty much any job site due to its portability and versatility. Would I use it for tennons in big timber? No but sheet goods quick miters and fine trimming of stud work yes.
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Post by Red on Jan 4, 2016 15:16:35 GMT -5
I'm not sure if you've seen any of the jobsite photos I've shared this year, GhostFist, but we get more and more requests to "oversee" jobs from start to finish. Perhaps it's the PITA perfectionist in me that appeals to our potential and past customers, but many folks investing in new construction are wising up to where their hard-earned is actually going.
The point is that we're becoming involved with varied facets of construction -- which my unrestricted license allows -- and, hence, all the inquiries about the various types of tools. If the MT55 can perform the long top OSB cut I've been asking about and can serve us well down the road -- as a sometime substitute for our big table saw, perhaps -- so much the better.
I may be naive in stating this, but it's the KSS80Ec/370 that's giving me pause in this regard. Yes, it's way too big and heavy for our OSB "issue," but it's served us exceptionally well for breaking down sheet goods on the jobsite. The MT55, on the other hand, may come in handy down the road when we've got some Baltic Birch plywood to process, for example. Versatility has a very strong appeal, so I'm struggling with a decision between the great-looking KSS300 minisaw and the fine-cutting tracksaw, the MT55.
Anyway, those are my thoughts...
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 4, 2016 19:23:01 GMT -5
How does your 80 fair for the odd Baltic birch ply? I don't know the extent and scope of your work. The mt55 would do the osb job fine but I don't see the benefit to using it over the 80 beyond weight. It's a bit like taking the Lamborghini to the corner store if you know what I mean. Any mafell saw or any powered saw for that matter will do the osb job. The problem is choosing which one. Would I buy something for this job in particular? Based on what you own, no. You know my answer for that. If you were looking at adding to your arsenal I recommend the little cordless 300. It can handle the job at hand and you'll be amazed at how often you end up using it. Just my opinion.
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Post by Red on Jan 4, 2016 21:52:07 GMT -5
Your opinions and general advice are well-taken...just like everyone else's, GhostFist. I wouldn't spend family time here, otherwise.
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