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Who Actually Makes Craftsman Mitre Saws?
"Leon" wrote in message Well err uh ummm... Festool makes the best compound miter saw. But it is a slider and you would be the envy of most every one here if you got it and you would be about $1,500 poorer. Do you actually have one Leon? I know you've got some other Festool stuff like the Domino and the vacuum, but I wasn't aware that you'd bought the mitre saw. And, if you do have one, what differences have you found when comparing it to other mitre saws? |
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Who Actually Makes Craftsman Mitre Saws?
"Upscale" wrote in message ... "Leon" wrote in message Well err uh ummm... Festool makes the best compound miter saw. But it is a slider and you would be the envy of most every one here if you got it and you would be about $1,500 poorer. Do you actually have one Leon? I know you've got some other Festool stuff like the Domino and the vacuum, but I wasn't aware that you'd bought the mitre saw. And, if you do have one, what differences have you found when comparing it to other mitre saws? No unfortunately I have not purchased the saw but have done the next best thing, fondled one. What I like. 1. Compared to other miter saws, it is quiet. 2. Relatively light weight, 47 lbs. 3. Bevel angle is not a crap shoot, there is a twist handle that allows you fine tune the bevel angle accurately and it has a Large bevel scale. 4. It includes a angle finder tool that measures an angle and then allows you to set the miter angle of the saw with out having to read angle numbers or do any math. 5. Dust collection is great when used with a vac. You can use it inside a customer house. 6. Depth of cut control. 7. Requires less space to operate than most slider miter saws. You can place the back of the saw against a wall and leave it there. 8. On board tool and cord storage. 9. Electronic Variable Speed for various material types and to maintain speed when cutting tough or thick materials. Plus all the other things you would expect, laser, arbor lock, clamps, etc. |
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Who Actually Makes Craftsman Mitre Saws?
On Jun 11, 9:40*am, "Leon" wrote:
"Upscale" wrote in message ... "Leon" wrote in message Well err uh ummm... Festool makes the best compound miter saw. *But it is a slider and you would be the envy of most every one here if you got it and you would be about $1,500 poorer. Do you actually have one Leon? I know you've got some other Festool stuff like the Domino and the vacuum, but I wasn't aware that you'd bought the mitre saw. And, if you do have one, what differences have you found when comparing it to other mitre saws? No unfortunately I have not purchased the saw but have done the next best thing, fondled one. What I like. 1. *Compared to other miter saws, it is quiet. 2. *Relatively light weight, 47 lbs. 3. *Bevel angle is not a crap shoot, there is a twist handle that allows you fine tune the bevel angle accurately and it has a Large bevel scale. 4. *It includes a angle finder tool that measures an angle and then allows you to set the miter angle of the saw with out having to read angle numbers or do any math. 5. *Dust collection is great when used with a vac. *You can use it inside a customer house. 6. *Depth of cut control. 7. *Requires less space to operate than most slider miter saws. *You can place the back of the saw against a wall and leave it there. 8. *On board tool and cord storage. 9. *Electronic Variable Speed for various material types and to maintain speed when cutting tough or thick materials. Plus all the other things you would expect, laser, arbor lock, clamps, etc. That new Big Boy Milwaukee looks pretty cool for a LOT less money. Dunno much about it, but if feels very positive. It has enormous capacity and uses off-the-shelf blades. That is the one thing, besides price, I have put in the negative column when it comes to the Festool. Desirable? Hell yes! Answer to the OP's original question: Craftsman has stuff built by all kinds of companies, some of those have no marketing of their own. An 8" mitre saw I own (Yes, it's a Craftsman, it was small, cheap, light and perfect for tossing around in the trucks... please don't whip me??) that particular saw was a spitting image of a Ryobi, and I am told that those two brands share a lot of products, but dunno which ones. |
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Who Actually Makes Craftsman Mitre Saws?
On Jun 11, 9:40*am, "Leon" wrote:
No unfortunately I have not purchased the saw but have done the next best thing, fondled one. Feel the love, fellas?? Leon's toast. What I like. 1. *Compared to other miter saws, it is quiet. 2. *Relatively light weight, 47 lbs. 3. *Bevel angle is not a crap shoot, there is a twist handle that allows you fine tune the bevel angle accurately and it has a Large bevel scale. 4. *It includes a angle finder tool that measures an angle and then allows you to set the miter angle of the saw with out having to read angle numbers or do any math. 5. *Dust collection is great when used with a vac. *You can use it inside a customer house. 6. *Depth of cut control. 7. *Requires less space to operate than most slider miter saws. *You can place the back of the saw against a wall and leave it there. 8. *On board tool and cord storage. 9. *Electronic Variable Speed for various material types and to maintain speed when cutting tough or thick materials. Plus all the other things you would expect, laser, arbor lock, clamps, etc. ....jussssst a matter of time.... he's 95% there...looking for a gig/ excuse that would NEED that Festool saw..... G |
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Who Actually Makes Craftsman Mitre Saws?
"Robatoy" wrote in message ... That new Big Boy Milwaukee looks pretty cool for a LOT less money. Dunno much about it, but if feels very positive. It has enormous capacity and uses off-the-shelf blades. That is the one thing, besides price, I have put in the negative column when it comes to the Festool. Desirable? Hell yes! Not knocking your views in any way but while the Festool may require use of its own brand blades, I am sure they could be resharpened several times. And IMHO considering the Festool name I don't think that they are any/much more expensive that any other quality brand blade. Annnnnd there is that "price" thing of the saw. LOL |
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