On 09/03/2021 14:23, Tricky Dicky wrote:

On Tuesday, 9 March 2021 at 11:34:24 UTC, R D S wrote:

Missed out on the Lidl one the other week and now I have an itch.

Anyone recommend a cheap sliding mitre saw?
Would you buy this?
https://www.diy.com/departments/mac-...1089849_BQ.prd

300mm cut, £100

Reviews are mixed but its either that or stick to my current hand one
which is an effort, time consuming and doesn't yield fantastic results
anyway.

TIA


I have an earlier version of that saw and I have to say surprisingly produces good clean cuts but then a lot comes down to the quality of the blade, I am currently using a Saxton blade in mine and it is not showing any sign of raggedly cuts. As for the sawing machine itself it has been in use for 15+ years but in recent times has started to go through carbon brushes at a rate. Other criticism is the adjustment for angular cuts, there are locations for most of the common angles which the tightening handle goes into, holes or the end of the handle have worn over time so you cannot guarantee just sliding into position and tightening the handle without visually checking the indicator. The tilt mechanism leaves a lot to be desired but having said all that I have produced accurate perpendicular, mitre and compound cuts by just taking time to set it up correctly and always using a test piece before committing to final cuts. On mine the laser guide packed up years ago not that I ever use them on any machinery so no loss it was never that accurate and a PITA to adjust. On the version pictured the angle settings look a lot more positive with tooth like notches and a sprung handle to locate in them.

Richard


Yes, I second all that.

Bill