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I've got this mower - UK version, 2 x 18V running with 2x54V. It's fine down to level 3, but just doesn't collect the grass at level 2. If you want a tight, tidy cut - this just doesn't do it. I feel like i've wasted a whole load of money on this and suggest you don't do the same.
Have to older version and great saw but the fence is wearing out after 12 years of light to moderate use. Almost everything looks identical. What is the max dado stack?
First thanks for the video. I bought a Dewalt self-propelled mower 2 and 1/2 years ago for $700. My lawn terrain is about the same as yours. I was quite satisfied until the flimsy propel hand controls started sticking. This spring one of the batteries would only charge up to 2 bars of 3. I ordered 2 new 20v 60v Flex Dewalt batteries at the cost of $300 each. I installed the new batteries and used it to cut 1/2 of my small yard when it started raining. I stopped cutting and put the mower under the carport. 2 days later I checked the batteries and had only one bar showing so I charged them. When the charger showed a solid light one battery showed 3 bars indicating full charge the other only showed 2 bars. I took the old battery that had 3 bars and took the new one with 3 bars and put them in the mower. I pulled it out in the yard and got ready to start it and nothing. The mower was dead. I watched several other YT videos on this type mower failure and saw that the pulley that drives the blade was plastic and had melted causing the blade drive belt to come off which I think may have happened to my mower. Before buying watch some repair videos on this mower which is manufactured by Stanley / Black and Becker since they acquired the Dewalt name, The only authorized Dewalt repair center is about 100 miles from me. In conclusion, I took the batteries back and used the refund to Buy a Honda mower for the same price of the 2 batteries. Never again will I buy a Dewalt product or a battery mower.
With the blade angle stops, I like to have it adjusted so I have a bit more than what is needed. So instead of 45, I set it at say, 46. Then instead of 90, I move it to just PAST perfect ninety, so it's maybe one degree to the right. Then I use the scale to get close and use a speed square for my angle (bevel gauge for between 90 and 45). I was taught to never believe the scales, and check every time.
Here's a pickle for all. You've been gifted a table saw or one has fallen into your lap for free. Now you do not like this table saw at all. But it 100% works as advertised and was free. Do you continue the hunt or take what you've been given and use it to the best of its ability
I bought one 20 years ago virtually the same router table. It was made by “Global Machinery Company” in Australia. Bosch sells on too. Virtually the same. Mine has legs and came with the router motor in it. Lowes practically gave it to me. I think I paid a hundy for it. They didn’t want to assemble it. Still works fine to this day.
One adjustment to the fence that I found out after struggling with some rips - is the fence can be out as much as a 1/4 inch because the grommets holding the fence to the rack and pinion rails can be terribly misaligned right out the box of a new saw. So when you line your fence up and if it is not in line with the bevel loosen the grommets on each side of the fence with an allen wrench square it up - then check the length reading with a tape measure and you may have to go back and forth to get it right so the rule on the machine is accurate again with the fence straightened out. You will have to check all 3 positions. THis is CRITICAL to get a straight rip without bending the blade eventually. you would think the factory would have this set correctly on a new machine. Thanks for all the other settings descriptions.
I've had a Grr-ripper clone for a couple of years now & find it really useful. It's just the basic version with the side support. I use it a lot but not exclusively. It really depends on the cut. I'd mostly use it for supporting sheet goods as it has a nice wide grippy bottom, or for more detailed cuts where I want it to hold either side of the blade, with my hands nowhere near those spinning teeth. For some cuts I will use feather boards & a long push stick, others I'll use a wooden boot that I don't mind running through the blade or if I need a bit more heel to push the piece through, and for some cuts I'll just do it by hand. Horses for courses. For some cuts I wouldn't want anything other than the Grr-ripper but I don't see it as my only option.
I am a bit late here, but just picked one of these up today. I was very close to buying the Skil, but this Dewalt went on sale for $550 and I splurged a bit. This video is so helpful. New subscriber here! FYI, the miter gauge is no longer plastic. The one I purchased today came with an all metal miter gauge with the Dewalt logo and actually seems decent.
I have the Bosch GTS15-10 in the shop now, vid in a couple weeks. Next up is the Masterforce and Kobalt and then I think we’ll do the Metabo after that. Not super soon but on the horizon. Thanks for watching!
@@ProjectsForAllReviews You're awesome! Thanks a ton for all the hard work on these videos. I can't wait to check out the Masterforce video! Quick question for you: Since you're always talking about dado capacity on table saws, have you ever taken a router for a spin with an undersized bit to make those dado cuts? Just curious!
I was down at Lowes looking at the DeWalt, they did not have the Skil in stock, but I really liked the Metabo (Hitachi, Japan, 1910) HTP Model #C10RJSM, note that the official latest reversion is S, and this is an M. It is normally $599, with $100 off while supplies last. I like the rack and pinion, it was smoother than, or as smooth as the DeWalt, I thought it might be me, so I asked the salesman, who tested both and thought the same thing. I like the rack and pinion on the angle adjustor, slap a magnetic angle finder on it, and you can dial it in easy. I watched all your table saw reviews, yours are the best. This would be a good saw to review, it is better than the Hitachi, and although they look the same, there are many improvements. What do would recommend out of these 3?
I have this saw and love it... BUT I hate the throat plate. It flexes in the center because there are there aren't any adjustment screws and it can push down when you are cutting certain size pieces. Luckily I have 3d printers and was able to print a new one that is much better. But I loved your video and wasn't aware that you could store all of the stuff on the bottom. Great work!
Only complaint is the 90 degree is off. I had to use a square to line up and get a straight cut. You cannot adjust like other circular saws. I just have been spoiled cause my Hitachi/Metabo are on point and always squared to the plate.
The general contractor I used to work for had two DeWalt jobsite saws, one had the stand attached. We used it to cut sheeting and mostly 2x material but occasionally we'd run something like pressure treated 6x6 through it to notch. Awesome and handy tool. I got stuck with the one without a stand when we were sheeting a roof without a cut table (or materials to make one) and had to bend over to feed the 5/8 t&g sheets. If given the option i would have gladly taken that skil with the stand. I'll bet you wouldn't notice the height difference on a job site where you only cut a little bit rather than in a woodworking shop where you make multiple identical cuts on each peice.
You make a good point about the jobsite and height. The contractor I worked for never had a table saw at the job. We did everything with hand saws and a miter saw. I hated ripping long 2x4s with a circ saw. Thanks for watching!
I find that stacking at or above the handle on the cart interferes with pulling the cart. I can’t put knuckles facing the stackables or else it tears up my knuckles so I have to put palm towards stackables. No the way one would actually pull the cart and not comfortable that way ! Time will tell how much weight is too much for the pull handle for the cart will bear. I personally can’t imaging it holding up even without any outside attachments. But other than that , what a great idea and room saver.
Привет из Казахстана. Лучший обзор, который я видел на канале на эту пилу. Как начинающий столяр, после долгих сравнении, приобрел именно её и многое из этой фирмы. Посмотрю это ещё не раз, когда начну пользоваться этой пилой. Однозначно лайк и подписка. Огромное СПАСИБО!!!!!
I have converted from DeWalt to Flex. Eight tools and all are better than anything I have ever used. I have had DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Milwaukee and Skil. Flex is a step above everything I have ever used. Better features, more ergonomic, longer lasting batteries, and easier ro use. Got sold on Flex using the rear handle circular saw. The inline 6 1/2 is a dream to use. The 7 1/4 inch right blade saw is even more impressive. Love the variable speed grinder. Liked the blower so much I bought 2 of them. One for the truck and one for rhe shop. The 18 guage brad nailer is half the size of the Dewalt. If you catch them on sale they are very affordable. If you want superior features, powerful, heavy duty tools with long lasting batteries then Flex is for you.
I watched your mowing demo video also. I like to hose off my gas mower and get all the wet grass off the deck to cut down the cricket habitat in my garage. I wonder how you clean an electric mower. I could probably download the manual (sic) and read it, but you've had it a while now (June '24), so I'd be interested in how you and other viewers deal with this.
I am grateful for your work. I have a small yard with many obstacles requiring pulling back, so I was disappointed to see that they didn't get that right. The hand discomfort shows that their beta testing was absent. I'm a DeWalt fan so perhaps they'll go back to the drawing board and I'll reconsider. I'll watch other videos to see what the deck is made of, how much it weighs, how easy it is to adjust the height of cut, etc. I'm 79 and I want something self-propelled but also lightweight because my Honda-powered MTD without self-propel is a chore.
Excellent review, I bought this a couple of weeks ago and used out of the box to test. The clear explanations on all the adjustments was great, I’m all set up and ready. My guide is also a little out of square I now see, but I can live with that for now
I got that little saw and it is a beast with a Diablo blade. Had to break down some old pickets from fencing that I removed and it did not skip a beat. Light and powerful. Next in line is the 7 1/4 circular saw. Thanks for the reviews.
The more i see of this saw the more i want a Metabo. The Plastic, the fence. The fence measure. I think id be there all day figuring how to use it. Thanks for the insightfull video.
It's simple, if you can afford it; buy the DeWALT. Easily one of the absolute best table-saws currently on the market. Heck, possibly the best one. If you're starting out, you're on a tight budget, the best table saw out there for you is the Skil. Yes, there are cheaper options out there than the Skil. But they're just cheap. The Skil is actually a very good value for the money.
Maybe sort of….theres a line of thicker, greener grass that runs for about 10 ft in the middle of my yard. We were speculating a possible small underground spring. I think that’s what you’re seeing. Thanks for watching!
Man, you along with every other tool reviewer is costing money...LOL. Being serious, you helped me make up my mind between the telescoping and non-telescoping pruning saw. I went with your favorite and just ordered it from Amazon. On sale for $99. Anxious to receive it and try it out. Got hit a last week with a non-renewal due to branch overhang from my insurance and now I am going to be making sure it gets done. Got the 40v chainsaw on sale as well and both will be my go-tos. Still have my Ryobi pole saw that is working awesome but once it gives out and not in warranty, it will get replaced by the Skil polesaw. Thanks. Keep up the good work... now I just need to get Skil to send me free tools...LOL
what if you had a second fence on the other side with a wheel bearing for easy glide motion, and added a roller just before the blade that could be height adjusted and another roller after the blade that both automatically feed the board thru. if you want an extra safety feature you even add two rods half the thickness of your pinky finger, sit behind the board to prevent any possible kickback.
The Ridgid is definetly more...better. And cheaper. And more diverse. I mean, this doesn't even offer an open basket. Sorry, I think this is gimmicky. I am a pro painter and this is definitely not "for" painters.
Thanks for the feedback! We did the flex system last and I figured an obscure one would be interesting. We’ll probably check out a budget option next. Thanks for watching!
