AlexW wrote:
wrote:
re kinzo

Sounds like a good deal then ... result!

Several of the ones I have played with need a bit of adjustment to
get
spot on. That does not mean that the saw is bad, just not setup
right.
It also depends on how square you need things. Like I said in a
another
part of this thread having a good look at a saw in person is a good
idea, IMO.

Its worth checking the setup from time to time, especially if the saw

has been handled roughly.


Alex

There is one thing I found a pain about the kinzo, as long as youre
aware of it you can work around it, but I guess it could produce wonky
cuts if you didnt notice. The base is metal on plastic, so if you lean
on it it bends. The base stays in alignment with the cutter, but not in
alignment with the workbench - so if your long workpiece is supported
at the other end on something, you need to watch it doesnt shift out of
line when you lean on the wood to hold it wood firm so it doesnt move
during cut... too little pressure and the wood can move, to much and as
the workpiece moves with the base, it might touch something and be
limited in its movement, and thus be out of alignment with the base.
IOW you need to watch the sticking out end of wood, make sure it doesnt
stop against something when its pressed onto the metal baseplate, as it
will move a little.

Its a bit basic, very noisy, no dust extraction option etc, but as long
as you pay attention it will produce straight clean repeatable cuts.

If you cut a wedge shaped piece of wood you can extend its cutting
angle range beyond 45 degrees: a 20 degree piece of wood placed behind
the workpiece will give you another 20 degrees to play with, etc.

PS yes there is a dust extract hole, but it wont work. Big deal.

Must be the most cheaparse lowdown power tool I've ever bought, but its
quite ok for the job, so I'd kinda recommend it.


NT