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Default B&Q Macallister sliding mitre saws


"Fred" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm probably going to get in trouble for even thinking of buying one
but here goes

I can't afford a branded saw, so I was thinking of buying one from
B&Q. Looking at some old posts some people love them, some people hate
them.


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As with all things the brand is not consistent - some variants may be good
and others bad.
FWIW I have a McAllister from B&Q and it has done me O.K. (after changing
the coarse blade - about 4 teeth - for a reasonably fine one).
I don't use the laser. I'm not sure what value it adds.
I draw a line on the timber and check the blade runs true along it before
cutting.
I also check the blade is 90 degrees to the bed now and then with a square.

I am using it for fairly crude things like cutting 2*4 and joists but it
seems fine.

Each model will vary in value and performance.

Have a look at what Screwfix offers online - they sometimes have good deals.

Cheers

Dave R
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