M1 Caliber Measuring Device: Is This the Future?
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2020
- I was sent a prototype for a new tool call the M1 Caliber from Reekon. It is an electronic measuring device for your saw setup of choice. Is this the future of measuring materials on your chop saw? No doubt this is a very gimmicky looking addition to your tool chest that you don't need, but it has also been extremely accurate every time I have used it.
At under $100, I think the M1 Caliber is a pretty killer measuring device. Is this the future....I am not sure. Like I said in the video, this is a prototype M1 Caliber and maybe I will get one when they actually are released and do more extensive testing over the long haul.
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Bought this for my friend for his birthday, and he loves it. Father-in-law was a little jealous, even. :) Built solid, but light enough to move around for projects. Easy to use ruclips.net/user/postUgkxPeGkHOMe05FySypTOvYumxMn-xi39oRe and makes great precision cuts. Doesn't come with a laser mount, but the fence is straight as an arrow and if you measure carefully, it's not a problem. Can handle dimensional lumber with ease, but of course, there's a limit to how thick. Handled a 4x4" post without a problem, but 4x6" we had to flip and cut twice. Only thing we've noticed is make sure to tighten the nut that holds the saw blade when you take it out of the box and maybe check up on it occasionally. For some, this is probably a no-brainer, but we neglected to do this and a few months in, found the motor running but the blade spinning at about half speed or less. Tightened the nut, and problem was solved. Very happy with this purchase. Dewalt makes sturdy stuff.
ABSOLUTELY something I would like on my 12” Bosch saw!
Keep the great videos coming! Always great to see a TRUE craftsman, perfectionist at work.
If you could save your repetitive cut length and it "beeped" when you rolled close to it, then it made the solid tone when on the mark (a lot like your laser grade stick) it would be a time saver for production minded types. Quick, repetitive, positive feedback to minimize mistakes.
If your doing repeat cut... There's this thing called a stop block already. Lol
Its built into most miter saw stands. Measure it once and cut 100 pieces faster then this thing.
Hey Brian, this is a feature we considered (and actually have a working version of still). However, during in field testing, we found it both hard to hear on the job site (maybe if you are cutting indoors its not a problem) as well as its actually slower than visually targeting a number. Both the firmware and screen layout are still not 100% finalized pending some more beta testing but it is good to know this is of interest and we are happy to explore it more!
REEKON Tools It’s cool that you guys are taking time to respond to questions/suggestions.I wish I had a miter saw because I’d definitely buy this tool.
REEKON Tools thanks for replying. I just recently backed your product and feel that Brian has a great point. This product won’t only be used on outdoor worksites, so it would be a severely valuable feature to an already innovative tool
@@jayslim4 certainly something we will consider for our generation 2 device and we will undoublty be receiving lots of valuable feedback once people have had a chance to use the tool!
It’s great! My shed has been completed and it turned out nice looking and sturdy and it is way better than the sheds that many of my neighbors had put up. Of course, I'm pleased with the outcome and this Ryan’s ruclips.net/user/postUgkxGZedDTcDfgD7fG_uU4esfx_EgxzlY2_1 Plans was extremely useful to me as a guide.
Thanks for the review I have seen this a few times. Definitely a nice upgrade
WOW. Brilliant bit of kit, and great video as usual
Thanks for the review, site didn't have enough info. Seeing it in action was nice.
Ready to buy it now! Definitely seems like something for shop tools more than in the field. Curious how well it holds up in the field, keep us posted!
Just backed it on kickstarter for 2 units. I've been waiting on this idea for a while now. I remember seeing a huge bench saw thingy with a digital dial in adjustable automatic fence stop on this old home that was rather cute, but this seems more affordable.Thanks for the heads up Kyle.
Was just coming here to leave a comment that the product came up in my kickstarter suggested project list recently. I remembered it from this video and backed it.
If I did strictly siding or had a big siding job to do I think that would be the perfect spot for it! I think that's an awesome use of tech it just may be a little to niche but since I'm a nerd I'd buy one right after Kyle!!
Pre ordered and looking forward to putting this through the paces on the saw rack in my fab shop, where 1/32 is critical.
Solid idea and first take. I think there are lots of things you could do to make things more convenient. Always up to support makers and would be fun to play with :)
Thanks for the video bro.
Seems like something that will eventually be on all saws.
I agree! I could see this built in
Not really. Takes longer than a tape and pencil mark. Plus you can't just throw the Lumber on the saw.
@@skliros9235 it's like the laser guide on circular saws and drill presses. They used to be an exotic feature, now they are even on cheaper tools. Use them if you want, but this is going to happen soon because it's a gimmick and gimmicks sell tools.
@@skliros9235 I don't know what kind of God you are to be able to measure, precisely mark, then precisely line up your cut with a tape and pencil faster than this thing can dial in your cut, but I know I certainly wouldn't come close! Not to mention added benefits such as being able to accurately push your stock past the blade when doing miters to skirting boards without slowly edging it towards to blade to get it precise. I see this as no gimmick, I see this as an extremely functional device which I'm pretty confident will pay itself off for me in saved time within the first month of ownership.
@@damon4557 have you ever cut wood before? I'd like to see you cut long boards with this gizmo. I couldn't imagine rolling a board along the gizmo for 10, 16, or 20ft!
I like it. I am a DIY guy and love how accurate it is. Never having to take out my tape is excellent.
I dig this - saw it on Kickstarter a few days ago. Could be super handy!
thanks for showing. I want one
that is very cool. and to cut taller pieces, you could always add a tall fence to your saw
Greetings from the caribbean....great videos...keep em coming.
I,m not sure that I need one but I know that I could definitely use one, that's a pretty hand tool man. Kudos to the developer/inventor/designer!
Very cool .
Thanks for Sharing 👍🏻
Thx for the video, i do alot of sidding and will see be looking to buy this..
I like it I wanna here from you about this again after 6 months of use
Cool, hope it goes to market soon, thanks Kyle 🏴
Check link I dropped you can order now
Personally, at $80-90, I could easily see myself and half a dozen friends buying one. Push out frequent sales to hit the under $100 range and market it right, and it'll take off. The kickstarter stating it'll be above $150 at launch I feel is a reasonable retail to say its worth, but I wouldn't expect many people to purchase at that price except in the case of shops or companies with larger crews. People are quite fast with a tape after however many years they've been using one in most professional environments so it's got to be a pretty specific environment for it to do well at over $100.
I really wanted to see more of the Cabin in the Woods build, but I have to admit this seems like a very useful tool.
At that price, I'd definitely buy one! I'd be curious to see it at 16' measurements. Keep the videos coming!
Pretty dang cool!! I could see it being useful on specific jobs. And my OCD would probably have me measuring each cut with my tape measure regardless😂
I like it, thanks Kyle.
looks nice, thing for me would be, that i would check it none the less, just to be sure .. i trust more what i do, than an electronic device.
I want one of these.
Edit: I need one of these, because I always cut twice and my lumber is still too short.
Yup. That works. Spot on. 💥
Awesome. Every honor for you.
This would be great for framing a basement remodel in old construction!
Very cool product!
I think you are spot on. The height limit is a bit short- to clear 5 5/8" would be much better, and would add very little cost.
I have used my laser tape like that to set stops, but you have to make sure you are aimed at the right part of the tooth so your cuts are accurate. Having an offset for the tooth width would be a nice thing to have.
Like the 4K vids btw.
Definitely even for siding wicked kool
I want a couple of them! One for my miter saw and one for my table saw crosscuts.
3:41 It is an underscore, because that is how you digitally represent mixed numbers. For example, "3_1/2". It looks good to me.
This is a brilliant tool, I just discovered it on Facebook ads.
You should buy it man,when I saw it you came in my mind
Make the clamp with a vertical sliding mechanism that will allow that 2x4 upright. I would buy it!
Ordered one early on their kickstart campaign, patiently waiting, need it
As a prototype, it is pretty decently made, & am interested to see what the finished product will be made out of (for durability, cut after cut) & for how accurate it will “stay” over time....
Did see another comment, & think we might see these built into saws one day (somehow).
Pretty cool & thx for the sharing. Not bad, do have to add this. A foot button to zero out, would be sweet.....a lot quicker instead of using hands as well. They could do that by adding a 3.5mm jack with cable down to foot pedal to be sold as accessory 🤔, sorta like my sewing machine 😅
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Well presented. I like it.
Perfect use for that would be for cutting the cross blocks for a stud wall
This is awesome. Can’t wait to see this start to get incorporated from manufacturers. This is a dream if you’ve got a cut list to work off of. Everyone wants to know how mitering would work, seems like it would be just as easy as current methods of mitering. May not be designed for it, but it won’t slow you down any. The benefit for straight cuts is irrefutable!
One thing I thought of is particularly long cuts. I suppose you could just subtract and always measure the shorter distance, but just curious if the longer the cut/more rotations of the wheel, the less accurate gets?
I’m curious too and need more time with it
Add in the amount of time looking for the tape measure I just had when figuring time savings. Yes .. I know I could just put it back in the pouch on my belt. I must have 10 tape measures that are scattered around my workshop, and none of them ever seem to find their way into my belt. I suppose I could put a leash on one ... I wonder where I put it.
On the other hand, I think it would be great for moulding. I tend to be a 'measure once, cut long, trim to fit'. kinda guy when it comes to home remodeling work. I think this would be great if I could make the 'zero' point the right side of the cut instead of the left so I could move a piece 3/32" to the right without doing math after zeroing.
I think another feature where I could repeat cuts would be cool. I get tired of setting up aux fences to do long cuts. If I could do one cut, save it, then have it make noise for other cuts, maybe like a Geiger counter where it beeps faster as I get closer??
I think the tech has some great potential. I'm not willing to spend money on the first model though, I'll wait until a few upgrades come out.
Like at the box store you could attach a cord to the tape measure by the saw.
Would definitely get one for my shop chop saw table. If it holds up, it's the cat's meow!
For a trim carpenter it’s the nuts man 😎
You should suggest adding a small keypad to enter a measurement, then you get auditory feedback telling you to move it left or right until you reach the measurement you entered. That'd be pretty convenient.
That’s a good idea
Even easier would be to be able to store the current measurement. Then use that as the target for the next cut(s). This would fairly easy to implement w/o a touchpad.
With the addition of a cheap Bluetooth module, you could easily link this to a phone app and then the functionality could get crazy powerful. I could see entering all your required cuts ahead of time and then enter your stock length and have the app calculate the best way to maximize your stock.
@@SEEMERIDECOM That would be awesome functionality. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
@@RRBuildings a beep once at ur measurements would be ideal.
@seemeridecom that's a great idea,it would indeed be great if you could imput your entire cutting list via a keypad or in phone app of some description and then bang them out one after one. Nice thinking dude!
I’m in! I think it would be a great addition to a miter saw set up.
I like it, let us know when it goes into production. 😀👍
Ok that thing is pretty awesome!
Awesome product I'd buy it
If you're doing repetitive cuts then you cannot beat a stop block. Set once and done.. But, like you said, if you are doing many cuts of different lengths (Siding, even pluming...) then this makes sense. Would be nice if it were on vertical slides to accommodate thicker material..
Overall very cool!
I personally love it, would be great on my mitre station
That was actually pretty cool.
That is awesome!!!!!🤘🤘
Love the tool 👍
Cool and I would use it.
Yea it is a cool tool...for short cuts. I dont see some sliding a 14'-20: length of lumber under that wheel to cut it in halves or thirds. Not even going to mention mitre cuts, BUT it a very useful tool for them short cuts on manageable sliding lengths of wood
I can see this gadget being built to a miter saw. You place your lumber, zero down, then dial your dimension and go, a little motor will move the lumber and stop at the right position and lock it. It's difficult to slide either left or right a piece of material about 0.002" by hand.
I have my order placed. December 2020 for delivery. I do a lot of cedar siding and I think this will be a great addition to that set of tools. Unfortunately, I won't know until next spring 😖
This is a great idea
This tool is perfect for steel cutting and it will shine when you need to cut mitre. Is it robust enough?
That is a game changer hands down!
Cool idea!!!!
Couldn't see using this on a construction site but definitely in a cabinet shop
That comes from manufacturing industry it's not a new product it's a new market for a very old product... You're absolutely right super handy in a production environment most of us including yourself would prefer a 2x4 with stops I call it the saw story pole. Because it has every stop you've used on the project on the pole. I think the important take away on this product depending upon your material in the operators attention it's possible for the roller to miss counts. It's the same as if we put too much pressure against that stop block and bump it we have to pay attention matter what we use to measure... Peace Bro
My opinion on design is keep the clamp as optional, include a mounting rig that would be modified to the guide involving drilling holes and counter sinking screws. Then have the equipment placed on a sliding bar for height adjustments.
Thx4 vid Kyle! I'm thinking nitch tool. Having to run long stock under the wheel and then finesse measurement I think my tape and I would be done. That said for dyi, small shop or specialty shops I see a big market there especially if the price point is right. I think this tech will get better and better Look how far hand held laser measuring has come...I constantly use this for interior base/crown trim etc...extremely accurate. Thx for showcasing!
pretty cool tool, a good idea would be to make mounting a little different. it should be able to mount high enough so it can measure a 4x4 or 6x6
Very cool!
I need this! I'm not a pro. I don't use all my saws every day. But I always have projects. I can see the time savings and effort saved. It's worth the $150
that accurate! Shop use for sure.
Well that's pretty cool!
Hello Kyle,
love the videos
Can you do a more thorough review of the cut hub at some point since you have now used it for awhile ?
That's pretty cool
I would definitely be interested in something like this, anything to save time makes more money.
Just got into wood working and would love this. But…. That love is at $89.99 but at $149.99 that’s quite a lot for a person unsure about the weekly or monthly use. Good video! Thanks…
I can imagine it is great when varying lengths are required. But if you need two dozen cuts to identical length, I find the need to match the numbers separately for each cut a bit tedious or error prone. In that situation a good stop seems better. You adjust it once and the rest goes without a need to reset, push and read any numbers or align the part until you have the correct number displayed. So, I see an optimal application for both systems. What I cannot deduce is the break even count of identical length cuts where a stop would become more productive.
Niche or not...I like that tool. Believe it or not, I think that will be good for the home hobby guy like me. I don't do much "reptitive" cuts for "production". When I start using my miter saw, I'm doing 6-1/2, 10", 5-1/2, multiple cuts at multiple lengths. Each time I have to stop, measure and align. Yea, this is cool! Kickstarter is $99 earlybird (Super Earlybirds are gone), and MSRP is going to be $149 by the looks of it.
this would be a awesome tool to use for creating stud walls
I think it would be great.
I like it. I would buy one.
That's pretty cool. Different
THAT IS PRETTY COOL.
they could always come up with a mount that just attaches to the saw fence permanetly that has slotted adjustment holes for the tool to slide up and down on for dimensional lumber. Especially for those low fence saws that could restrict mounting options and limit the height of the lumber being cut. Then you could just clip the tool into the mount at the same fixed location every time. That way they could make a couple mount designs for the several mainly used saws and the tool can be the same to fit in all mount holes.
Flip stop style mount would be ideal. Also need to be able to mount on the right side of the saw.
FYI, it's a Kickstarter it going for $99 Early Bird price retail is $150 has 44 days to go as of 6/16/2020. they met their goal of $10,000. it's at $92,432
Pretty killer
As of today they are at 282,760 and have 4 left. I bought into it yesterday when they had 6 left so there were 5 left. Seems to have slowed. There are a few other options like buying a 2 pack and 3 pack or higher.
Very interesting device. I wonder if the mounting piece could be made higher so that you could cut a 2 x 4 on its side or even having an adjustable height fitting for even bigger boards?
I saw you use that on your saw while seeing TikTok videos. Seems pretty sweet.
It is cool
Awesome and unique tool. I would definitely use it if I had to cut a lot of material.
Pretty cool👍
If I am looking it right, you dont have to move the board after the first cut. Just press the calibrate button between cuts, as long as you dont move the board before hitting the button. Could be wrong happened once in '92.
Hahaha yes
@@RRBuildings Great show brother, keep up the good work.
WOW! if this thing STAYS ACCURATE for short and long cuts,and if he makes a universal adapter to A. Attach to any height fence and B. Makes a adapter to raise to fit atleast a 2 x 6 on edge........... I THINK ITS A GAME CHANGER! you didn't mention it but it also helps a little to keep your material down
Spoken by an amateur. This process takes too long.