On 3/26/2014 10:13 AM, Mike wrote:
On 3/25/2014 11:41 AM, woodchucker wrote:
On 3/25/2014 9:39 AM, Mike wrote:
On 3/24/2014 12:14 PM, woodchucker wrote:


The reviews are mixed... nice saw, but some people WERE having problems
with a dead on cut. The saw was not perfectly perp.. They said there
was
some twisting or drifting going on, and bosch told them it was not
adjustable, which does seem odd. seems like there should be some cam of
the bearing holders to align it.




IME I can get a perp cut, but you have to be very methodical about it.
You have to let the saw come up to speed before beginning the cut
because it has a real kick on start up and be very deliberate about
pulling straight through the cut. There is an adjustment for taking
play out of the mechanism, but it can only go so far before it starts to
bind things up.

Not traits one would want in a very expensive device, but it works when
you get used to it.


So how often do you get one out of square? Seems like a little lack of
focus could make it be a problem.


You are correct that a lack of focus causes problems. I don't get out
of square cuts very often, but if I haven't used it in a while, I make a
few practice cuts (3 or 4) before using it on a project. I can usually
make it through the project without blowing one then.

I'm sure Leon is right about bouncing it around in a pickup. However,
mine is attached to a bench and doesn't travel.

If you are wondering if I would buy it again, probably not.

Thank you. I had read the reviews and even though the saw was zero wall
clearance, there were enough complaints that I took a step back.
I still think the Kapex even though it is 2x the price, might be worth
the price. It just has so many good features and is well respected. The
dust collection on the Kapex is the highest rated..

I just can't afford it.. not now. If a used hitachi came around with
the forward rails for under $100 used, I would probably bite just to
have a miter saw again, but would still buy the kapex when I can afford
to. My son is almost done with school, and that will help, although
I'll lose my dependent.
--
Jeff