We have 3 of these All have been great on jobsite and shop Also have the older corded 12" that is an absolute monster even after 8yrs also have the 7 1/4 that is a true pro saw and is great for our trim and detail work The 10" is good for framing and some biking trim work Have one in an AC in the shop which saves batteries
I got mine during the same Woot deal. I have reasons to believe they were either refurbs or display models. I think your review is pretty spot on. The only thing that made me keep it is that it's a hybrid saw, which is pretty rare, plus the really good price since I could always use another battery. In the few times that I've used it I have not been able to get a truly straight cut. It's definitely not a smooth saw either. I'll keep messing with it and hopefully I can get into the "good-enough" zone, but otherwise pretty underwhelming considering its MSRP and how good it looked on paper. I really thought they were doing a good job at shaking off the "poor man's Makita" type of stigma by crushing it with some of their latest tool offerings, but this just isn't one of them.
The lever to lock the miter is not locked down when you were checking how much deflection it has. But even the other high end saws in the same class all have some degree of flex and deflection.
This is a very good video, but there is one part I missed. On my saw the Bevel lever is frozen (wont let me move it to change the bevel), and the knob is also frozen so I can't change the bevel one way of the other. I read the manual and it is pretty poor as well. Lucky for me I have only had it a few months, and if it can't be remedied I will bring it back to the dealer. It is probably a simple issue with me not understanding the principles (I had a Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita in the past and changing bevel was a breeze with all three). The manual says to "Loosen bevel lock handle by lifting it up and tilting the cutting arm while pushing in the set pin" You would need to have another arm and hand to accomplish this.
This saw looks perfect for me, on paper. The forward rails, up front bevel controls 55* left miter 60* are really nice features. Metabo HPT just seems to have dropped the ball on the manufacturing and over all machining. Every review I've seen, including yours, comments on how it is not accurate, which in my opinion makes it useless. I use an old Hitachi C10fsb, if they could have made it as accurate as that saw but with the newer features it would be a home run. Such a let down.
Even out Makita needed some adjustment but this 2 of ours came out dead on our if the box and has been durable4+yrs for two of em 3 for the other The AC adapter is great for.saving on batteries
Part of the problem with mitre saws with horizontal handles The inline north/south saws have less flex it's basic geometry and looks like it would work well but it tends to pull down uneven on any saw with that style of handle Go slower and it is fine
Matabo hpt - HIKOKI HOLDINGS NORTH AMERICA Make some amazing tools don't sleep on matabo hpt multivolt guys there really good tools life time warranty and amazing costumer service!!! These tools are built to last and I love the matabo hpt multivolt system what other tools can go from cordless to corded!!??? Well besides lights lol 😂😂
I hate the light and laser on that thing. Also our saw's sliding rails got covered in a bit of rust while it sat unused in a barn for a few months. Definitely unimpressed.
We have 3 of these
All have been great on jobsite and shop
Also have the older corded 12" that is an absolute monster even after 8yrs also have the 7 1/4 that is a true pro saw and is great for our trim and detail work
The 10" is good for framing and some biking trim work
Have one in an AC in the shop which saves batteries
Must have gotten some good ones. Even with the downsides, it’s still a good saw for framing
I got mine during the same Woot deal. I have reasons to believe they were either refurbs or display models. I think your review is pretty spot on. The only thing that made me keep it is that it's a hybrid saw, which is pretty rare, plus the really good price since I could always use another battery. In the few times that I've used it I have not been able to get a truly straight cut. It's definitely not a smooth saw either. I'll keep messing with it and hopefully I can get into the "good-enough" zone, but otherwise pretty underwhelming considering its MSRP and how good it looked on paper. I really thought they were doing a good job at shaking off the "poor man's Makita" type of stigma by crushing it with some of their latest tool offerings, but this just isn't one of them.
The lever to lock the miter is not locked down when you were checking how much deflection it has. But even the other high end saws in the same class all have some degree of flex and deflection.
One issue I had that I couldnt lock the miter beween the set angles.
This is a very good video, but there is one part I missed. On my saw the Bevel lever is frozen (wont let me move it to change the bevel), and the knob is also frozen so I can't change the bevel one way of the other. I read the manual and it is pretty poor as well. Lucky for me I have only had it a few months, and if it can't be remedied I will bring it back to the dealer. It is probably a simple issue with me not understanding the principles (I had a Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita in the past and changing bevel was a breeze with all three). The manual says to "Loosen bevel lock handle by lifting it up and tilting the cutting arm while pushing in the set pin" You would need to have another arm and hand to accomplish this.
This saw looks perfect for me, on paper. The forward rails, up front bevel controls 55* left miter 60* are really nice features. Metabo HPT just seems to have dropped the ball on the manufacturing and over all machining. Every review I've seen, including yours, comments on how it is not accurate, which in my opinion makes it useless. I use an old Hitachi C10fsb, if they could have made it as accurate as that saw but with the newer features it would be a home run. Such a let down.
Even out Makita needed some adjustment but this 2 of ours came out dead on our if the box and has been durable4+yrs for two of em 3 for the other
The AC adapter is great for.saving on batteries
Part of the problem with mitre saws with horizontal handles
The inline north/south saws have less flex it's basic geometry and looks like it would work well but it tends to pull down uneven on any saw with that style of handle
Go slower and it is fine
@@baseballdude8491 ya sharp thin kerf and go slow
Matabo hpt - HIKOKI HOLDINGS NORTH AMERICA Make some amazing tools don't sleep on matabo hpt multivolt guys there really good tools life time warranty and amazing costumer service!!! These tools are built to last and I love the matabo hpt multivolt system what other tools can go from cordless to corded!!??? Well besides lights lol 😂😂
yes sir
I hate the light and laser on that thing. Also our saw's sliding rails got covered in a bit of rust while it sat unused in a barn for a few months. Definitely unimpressed.
That thing is very quiet in my opinion
rounds a bit rough though
@@4thewinak maybe u got a lemon we have 3 that perform well
Luv your reviews and style
Keep em coming
1st. Check out their cordless 1/2” plunge router
Already have one, been using it for a few months
It's my favorite tools in shop and jobsite
Complet games changer
The plunge router is pretty under rated
@@DIYDEGEN all their tools are underrated
the bed is too small