Is this saw that much better than the Hitachi 12 inch. I will use it as a hobby furniture making saw. I have a hog type saw for framing and ruff work
1409435
It boils down to how much you value dust control. Kapex was designed with that as a big design criteria. attaching a vac to the dust port of a miter saw will not yield same results of a kapex set up
1409436
Hands down best saw! I have worked with Milwaukie Dewalt and makita and bosch
1409437
Personally I have not used the Hitachi saw but after having used this saw for about 6 months now, I am very pleased with how it performs.
1409438
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;). While I personally haven't used the Hitachi, a lot of people appreciate the features on this saw that are not found on other Miter saws. Some of these include enhanced dust collection (with a dust collector of course), flush mounting against the wall (rail forward design), and dual lasers for cut indications on both sides of the blade. You need to decide what is important to you and what value you put on the unique features.
1409439
Can't say, I've never used a Hitachi. As with all Festool tools, you pay a premium price, but the quality is fantastic. I've never had such clean smooth cuts. Even end grain in oak, maple, etc., come out looking like it came off a shooting board.
1409440
I had the hitachi. It's a good saw but festool is just so much better. I'm a professional furniture maker an it is perfect for me. If cost is a consern go with hitschi but if u can swing the extra cost go for the festool.
1409441
The clearance poses and obvious issue as its only the equivalent of a 10" saw. However I have yet to be dissatisfied with any festool products. The saw is extremely accurate, the dust collection with the festool vac is phenomenal (still small amount of dust escapes). The ease of use. This saw is well worth it in my opinion. Once you get over the price you'll be happy you made the choice to purchase this saw.
1409442
I have owned dewalt, Bosch and delta saws. As miter boxes go the festool surpasses all. That being said. If you are a hobbyist then don't bother. Unless of course $ is not an option. If such is the case then go for it. You will never buy a better saw. This goes for all the festool products I own.
1409443
I've never used the Hitachi but I can say if you don't mind the price I don't think there's is a better miter saw than the Kapex 120. It excels in every aspect I've used it for
1409444
Thus far right out of the box this saw is accurate and makes a clean cut. I had a Bosch 12 inch I like this better!
1534494
I wish I could tell you but having never tried out the 9" version I couldn't give an accurate comparison. But I do know that I love this little bench top model. I have a monster bandsaw that I use exclusively for re sawing lumber, such as logs. I use the craftsman for detail and finess cuts. Great combo. Couldn't be happier and I saved a bucket of money going with the Craftsman. Good luck with your research and ultimate choice!
974178
I am a home builder. I love this saw and have bought two more. This saw is a bit smaller and lighter. Therefor easier to use. It is pre-oiled so it is maintenance free. You will love this saw!! Highly recommend!!
429115
This is a hack saw that is used for metal. Since you need one to cut light weight wood such as bass wood, poplar or pine check out the Stanley 20-221 mini utility saw. This kind of saw would be good for wood probably less than 1/2" thick. If you want to cut thicker wood check out the cross cut saws. They all are rated not just by length but by the number of points (PTS). The more points the finer the cut, it also means it will take longer to cut through the wood. If you are doing modeling type of work you can use several different types of saws but if you just want to cut straight a dovetail saw may help, there are also gent saws a smaller version. If need to cut circular patterns a coping saw or the lighter weight fret saw may be what you need. I realize that you only asked a simple question and I, obviously, gave a very long answer but I don't know exactly what you want to cut so I apologize. It just may be the first two options should be the choice to make.
845268
yes. and a nice one at that. way better than the orange store brand. this saw is kick butt. have done several 1000 feet with it past few months. beyond happy.
901030
Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations. Matt I've been using it to cut Birch plywood and it seems fine but bogs down a bit. I think its the blade it came with because many people have said its poor quality. I'm planning to get a new one and see how it goes. Make sure to make a score cut on veneer plywood to avoid chip-out though. Also the track is in two sections and tends to move at the connection. Check your measurements well on long cuts. If I had the money for the name brand saws I would have bought one but I went in 50/50 with my father in law on this one. Don't get me wrong its good but you have to work within its limitations.
1349090
This is a very sharp saw that cuts very well, but the blade is flexible. If you were making a Bokuto by hand I would imagine a stiffer blade would do a better job. Especially if you are making a longer length sword.
1700165
Some guys like the sidewinders. I prefer worm drives though I admit that as I approach 70 my strength has ebbed considerably. Even though I think a worm drive is easier to control and more powerful for long rips, I like the relatively puny Festool track saw for shop work and installations. The DWS535 is a better machine for framing if that's what you're buying a circle saw for. That is really what it boils down to: your strength and the work you'll mostly be doing. Framing lumber is never really flat and the extra power of a worm drive lays waste to lumber that wants to twist or pinch the blade as you knock out the work.
1665830
Yes, it should work. When using it for cross cut you can pull the saw all the way back. 12" should fit fine.
2141048
As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking... » Read More As far as cutting 1/2 in popular, this saw will cut it with an aggressive blade attached. But It all depends on what you are wanting to do with it. Are you making fine tight curved cuts? I would recommend this saw. Are you cutting to final dimensions? I would use a table saw. If your heart is set on either a 9" band saw or this scroll saw, and I was doing final dimension cutting, I would find a bandsaw with a fence and miter gauge for more precise cutting. But overall I would recommend a table saw over both for cutting wood to final dimension. Hope this helps.. Now if you are looking to adding any fancy corbels or tight cut decorative additions to your work. The scroll saw will be my choice all day long.. « Show Less
551051
They don't make my saw anymore. Only the Chinese version. If you want the Japanese made saw you can only get refurbished ones, which, might still be better than the Chinese saw everyone's been having quality issues with
910714
I opped for the Mikita after reading a review posted by a banjo maker who planed hard maple ( banjo necks ) . I know a couple guys who make insterments and it is a precise art and I knew if it suited them it would be fine for me . It is well suited for small to medium jobs not churning out hundreds of board feet . I've planed about 600 ft of quartered white oak and its AWSOME ! Pluse some precise patch work for antique repair . Very happy with the Mikita unit
1553144
I like it and I use the gauge to file the teeth on my saw chain. I took a bit to get use to it but now that I have mastered it, I am happy with it. I have not used it to file the rakers mainly because it does not work well for that or I don't understand how??? In my opinion the use for the teeth is a good deal. I don't like free hand filing and I have use several other jigs and gauges. They all work fairly well but for the cost this one is a good deal in my opinion. You should know I am not a professional sawyer but I have made money running a chainsaw doing precommercial thinning, slashing and building fire line on active fires including falling snags so I do have some experience. Good luck!
1202400
Honestly, My blade did not perform as well as I thought it should. It really leaves a pretty rough cut. I wound up going to Lowes and bought the IRWIN Marples 10-in 50-Tooth Circular Saw Blade. Truthfully, I was VERY impressed with it. It is holding up well. Not as thin as the diablo, so if your saw is low on horsepower, you will have to adjust your feed rate. If you must have the diablo, I would get the 40 for stock that thick.
1391722
It is an OK saw for cutting joinery. I use it to cut my dovetails and to trim off the ends of the tails on the board. I have not tried to cut tenons with it, but the throat capacity of the saw is relatively small. So unless you are making tenons in the 1" long range this saw will be too small. It does cut nice and smooth, but I find that the teeth are too long and inhibits starting a cut perfectly on the line. It is a good saw for the money, but fine joinery will require a much better quality saw. Also, the tip is very easily prone to bending. I hope that helps a little with your answer.
853269
I don't care who makes it. It is junk Larry. If your looking for a chain saw for residential use then I would tell you to buy the lowest grade commercial model like a: Stihl, Husquavarn, Johnsorod (not sure on the spelling) and also this is a very good Italian Made Saw, Dinalli or something like that. I sold both my poulans, after I got my father's 45 year old Stihl running. Recently I picked up a new Husky 445. Hope that helps. I do not know of a good saw still made in the USA. If you want something basic, then go with a Craftsman.
1874618
That is somewhat of a wide open question. The saw seems well made. I've only had mine a few weeks and used it a few times. The cuts I've made were through 2 3/8 pipe and have been accurate and quite smooth. As I've used a Makita abrasive saw for years I would expect this one to hold up as well. I will continue to use the abrasive saw for less accurate straight cuts and reserve the new saw for miter cuts or where accuracy is paramount.