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Post by chippiegary on Nov 10, 2017 12:00:57 GMT -5
Received this saw body only in metaloc case today here's a first impressions of it not made any cuts yet "might not yet ?"- anyway first impressions are it's very light a bit "Diy" looking if I'm honest , I know henrun will want to know this but it does not line up with splinter guard on mafell cut strip "I tried it on the rail I use on my mt55 corded it's at least 1mm off . Put Lihd battery in it balance feels ok not overly noisy . To be honest I think most metabo look cheap looking compared to mafell so maybe I'm being biased I think it would make a very good trim saw not sure how it would stand up to heavy site work . Certainly seems powerful enough again not decided if I'm keeping yet so possibly will sell as new . Another thing I noticed was sight line for freehand cutting is not overly clear I had to lean right over to see blade if that makes sense . This saw is gonna sell for £200 body only in uk I think it's overpriced "I know that's rich coming from me " obviously the plus points are it runs on excellent batteries "if you have already " and it's guide rail compatible but in my opinion I also run makita 18v platform for everyday site use and their trim saw at half the money seems certainly better value a beit in doesn't run on rails . Anyway it gets the "discussion going "
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 10, 2017 12:08:34 GMT -5
By the way I paid £180 for it at toolfair show at sandown last week and bought it as unseen “they didn’t have any not even demo , so if I decide to sell want what I paid for it still pondering at mo thanks Gary
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Post by aas on Nov 10, 2017 12:30:02 GMT -5
Just been told mine has been delayed again until mid November. I paid 189€ which at the current exchange is about £166. If the Makita brushless ran on the Mafell guide rails, I'd have got that.
I've ordered it for rough sizing up, and as such, I don't really care if it's 1mm off the splinter guard. I prefer that than it eating into the splinter guard.
The Metabo tools are a mixed bunch, some genuinely excellent tools in the range - and some mediocre ones too. But I guess this goes for most brands.
How does it cut - power wise?
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 10, 2017 12:34:21 GMT -5
Like I said it seems powerful enough not cut any timber because I may yet sell it for rough trimming I think it’s prob a winner
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 10, 2017 15:37:04 GMT -5
When you say makita brushless do you mean the twin 18v saw if so I agree great saw even contiplated maybe trying to get groove put into the baseplate for mafell /Bosch rails if that’s possible ? If you could that would be my choice as well over metabo
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 11, 2017 9:57:48 GMT -5
Ok checked my receipt I actually paid £169.95p my apologies and the sale was handled by d&m tools . So if anyone wants it it’s theirs for what I paid for it plus post and packing I’m ringing d&m on Monday if they won’t take back “which they will “ it’s going on eBay . I think it will probably be a very good saw I’m just not into metabo .
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 11, 2017 10:07:44 GMT -5
Or I’m based in Enfield North London if that helps
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Post by aas on Nov 11, 2017 14:00:18 GMT -5
When you say makita brushless do you mean the twin 18v saw if so I agree great saw even contiplated maybe trying to get groove put into the baseplate for mafell /Bosch rails if that’s possible ? If you could that would be my choice as well over metabo I don't know if the twin 18v is brushless or not. I was talking about the 630 or 680 - single 18v BL. If you don't need the full depth of cut, screw on an MDF or plastic sub-base, put the groove in yourself with a router. I used to have a 14.4v Makita 136mm circular saw for sizing up sheets. I had a 10mm MDF sub-base screwed on permanently. After fitting I did a plunge cut throught the MDF, so I had a zero clearance sub base. Even after the blade had lost a couple of teeth, it would cut even cheap plywood with zero splintering. Just need to think outside the box sometimes!
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Post by aas on Nov 11, 2017 14:01:49 GMT -5
... by the way - the 'dangerous' thing about it - the blade guard didn't work anymore, so I had a make-do stand to put it on after use.
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 11, 2017 14:09:11 GMT -5
Yes the twin is brushless I really like it I’ve cut roofs with it to cutting laminated panels nice balance for a twin machine you have got me thinking now about maybe a nylon /resin base to stick on baseplate with groove for f rails ummm! My ideal everyday “rough” saw would be makita twin body with single lihd metabo batteries which runs on f rails not sure I could mod that though .
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Post by rizzoa13 on Nov 11, 2017 14:18:53 GMT -5
Ok this may be ignorant of me but... why do you want your circular saw to run on the rail? Is it for depth of cut or something? If i have something that needs to be straight lined or precise enough to warrant the trail then i grab my tracksaw. To me a circular saw is for rough work and framing, both not necessary to have a track.
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 11, 2017 14:37:51 GMT -5
You’re right most of the time I do use freehand but having the ability for it to run on a rail is useful if that’s all you have with you , if you are cutting ply or flooring sheets for example on site . Myself I tend to keep my track saw mt55 for mostly second fix work . In reality that’s where the kss saws really shine they are great on and off the rail . I have spent most of my working life I’m 53 without a track saw and I’m pretty competent freehand cutting I just think it wouldn’t take much for tool manufacturers to put track grooves in their base plates just my opinion . But good point nevertheless .
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Post by aas on Nov 11, 2017 15:40:56 GMT -5
My ideal everyday “rough” saw would be makita twin body with single lihd metabo batteries which runs on f rails not sure I could mod that though . Easy enough to put a single LiHd on a 630 or 680. No need for the twin 18v. Depth of cut is similar too I think, around 66mm
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Post by aas on Nov 11, 2017 15:44:05 GMT -5
Ok this may be ignorant of me but... why do you want your circular saw to run on the rail? Is it for depth of cut or something? For rough sizing up panels before moving into the workshop. I don't have an MT55bl - and even if I did, I'd still want a cheapish saw for rough cutting and sizing up when necessary.
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 11, 2017 15:49:45 GMT -5
The 630 is basically the twin battery machine with a single battery didn’t know they did that it’s a lot more money than the twin machine odd ! The 680 is a what I call a “leftie “ a lot of people like them though apparently it’s easier to see blade if you are cutting against a speed square .
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