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Metabo??????????
- Thread starter wanged
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I've been looking around for a mitre saw myself for the last few weeks and eventually decided on the same model. I haven't got it yet but what I can tell you is it's a german quality brand with very good credentials - I haven't read one bad review about it, and it has a staggering 305x65mm length and depth of cut. I couldn't find anything close to it in this price range.
I think that particular saw is made in china.
That´s right - the price shows it.
A second thought, I just came across this post on one of the other forums from a fellow Australian.
>>>>Have to kinda agree that Metabo don't alway get it right.
Just bought a Metabo KGS 216 Sliding Compound Mitre Saw as referred to by a mate and my previous experience with Metabo and there's always a place in my heart for German and Austrian wordworking machines and was a field service tech for Felder Group for awhile.
At the sub $600 mark I was a bit hesitant but I did a bit of research and found mostly good reviews and know that Metabo saws are quite accurate, dependable and reliable. Nowhere did anybody have any bad workds to say. Plus, I didn't see the worlds 'Made in China' anyware which I thought was odd at this price range.
Anyway, pulled it out of the box and found hard, lower quality plastics but good quality metals which is more important to me. That explains the price, right? Then I used the slider.... ! Felt like it had a bad bearing. Even an Ozito and Makita clones runs smoother. Maybe not as accurate or sturdy but definitely smoother in the push and pull department. How can I get that wrong, right?
Immediately took it in for warranty service where I am told that that's how it's supposed to be?! Service tech also tells me it is indeed made in China although it doesn't say so anywhere. Very nice guy. Tells me that he'll see what he can do for the bearing and will keep it for a couple of days.
I'm just using the saw for home improvement and investment property renovation but wonder if it's worth taking back due to a rough slide if the tech can't improve it. I haven't cut with it yet but I have heard good things about the saw.
First impressions last a lifetime and on this one, I'm dubious. Any suggestions, recommendations?>>>>
>>>>Have to kinda agree that Metabo don't alway get it right.
Just bought a Metabo KGS 216 Sliding Compound Mitre Saw as referred to by a mate and my previous experience with Metabo and there's always a place in my heart for German and Austrian wordworking machines and was a field service tech for Felder Group for awhile.
At the sub $600 mark I was a bit hesitant but I did a bit of research and found mostly good reviews and know that Metabo saws are quite accurate, dependable and reliable. Nowhere did anybody have any bad workds to say. Plus, I didn't see the worlds 'Made in China' anyware which I thought was odd at this price range.
Anyway, pulled it out of the box and found hard, lower quality plastics but good quality metals which is more important to me. That explains the price, right? Then I used the slider.... ! Felt like it had a bad bearing. Even an Ozito and Makita clones runs smoother. Maybe not as accurate or sturdy but definitely smoother in the push and pull department. How can I get that wrong, right?
Immediately took it in for warranty service where I am told that that's how it's supposed to be?! Service tech also tells me it is indeed made in China although it doesn't say so anywhere. Very nice guy. Tells me that he'll see what he can do for the bearing and will keep it for a couple of days.
I'm just using the saw for home improvement and investment property renovation but wonder if it's worth taking back due to a rough slide if the tech can't improve it. I haven't cut with it yet but I have heard good things about the saw.
First impressions last a lifetime and on this one, I'm dubious. Any suggestions, recommendations?>>>>