How is the slide on this saw? I've read some reviews on the 780 that say it sticks like crazy, same deal here or better?
832662
I taught a Construction program for several years using the 782 and never experienced any problems. It was put to the test with hundreds of different users over the years.
832663
I haven't had any problems with the slide. It's smooth for me. There is a knob that is used to lock the saw in a fixed position so I wonder if people had it set too tight causing it to stick. I've been using this saw to remodel my house and it's been a great saw!
832664
No issues with sticking. Those who had problems with it sticking probably lubed the slide or never dusted it off. I had my eye on this saw for quite awhile and finally bought it. It is very tight and precise. Very pleased with this saw.
832665
I use mine every day and haven't had any problems with it at all. I build rustic furniture and the cuts are always clean and precise. I do clean it everyday with a blower and wipe it down. Great tool..
832666
I use this saw every day, top of the line, seems to me when first started using the slide feature was a little tight when making cuts, but was not an issue for me. Its been several months and the saw slides really smooth, no play that I can tell, just took some use to break in. If you buy this get a better blade if doing any finish work 80 tooth is good, the stock blade I use for cutting framing and treated lumber.
832667
Absolutely not, I use mine daily and it works great. I do blow mine off daily and clean it but I do that with all my tools.Great deal on a great saw. Extremly accurate right out of the box.
911152
My saw is blue and I've had it about 4 years if that helps. You might go to Lowes or Home Depot to look at new model. I keep looking for an excuse to chuck my saw and buy a new sliding chop saw but this thing just won't die ! Seriously it crosscuts about 90% of the boards I need cut and I can use my table saw or hand circular saw for the rest. I installed an after market laser which works great. Unless you really need to cut compound bevels or lots of wide boards the basic model works fine and is mush lighter then the sliding models.
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.
1711804
I have sometimes problems with that too, that locking mechanism is a weak point of the saw.lubrication does not really do the trick and it attracts dirt, I more than once gave the latch a little love tap with a hammer to loosen it up.
1869556
I use my saw usually with an Alaskan mill, 24 " bar and chain on mine, it has never bogged down with careful use, at 60cc it is a really good value. make sure you use fuel stabilizers as ethanol fuel will play havoc with ignition when it takes on water.
1681018
i am probably not the one to ask about this saw. i really don't care for it and have since purchased an alternate unit. my problem with saw is different from yours, but still ends in the same result of an unsatisfied customer. good luck
1722399
The unit I received works great and I have yet to experience any issues with the slides on this saw. Keep in mind, that disinformation, whether it be to promote or to slander a product is very commonplace these days.
1722398
Slides on mine were completely smooth out of the box. I've used saws with sticky, crunchy, grabby slides, and I was concerned after reading reports of problems. Maybe I just got lucky, but mine is perfect.
1058788
The wobble is a known issue with these saws. I fixed it by adding a piece of glide strip to the track. To be honest, I don't think the wobble hurts anything. I only fixed it because I obsess over dumb stuff like that. :-)
1869561
this is my first 24 inch saw as well, I went from an 18 to this. It has been a great saw. I probably ran it for a good 15 hours this year after buying it with out any problems. My friend has a 24 in stihl and preferred using the husky. It handled great!!!
2098881
.My saw had no no play in the blade from Makita. How does it cut? Mine cuts 3/4 red oak smooth with little or no chipping. The original blade is great! My previous yellow saw had wobble in hardwood. OK for framing with SPF, but not for working with hardwood. I was told this model had bearing issues.Reading reviews on Amazon led me to buying the Makita. I have tried no other blade.
1383804
I looked at the Alaskan and the Granberg myself before settling on the less expensive Haddon jig. Bottom line is that if you want something that will give you more flexibility then I think the Haddon won't be right for you. Spend a couple hundred bucks more and get the deluxe saw jig. The one thing I don't like about the Haddon is the vertical cutting (hard on the back after awhile) versus the Alaskan which cuts horizontally.
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.
1790800
I have a Dewalt 12" miter saw on the stand, non sliding version. It is heavy, and it is stable on a level floor when in the "hand truck" folded position for storage. In my opinion, it would also be stable with the sliding saw. That saw is heavier, but not taller. Taller would move it away from the center of gravity in the upright position. I hope this helps.
1042313
This is a great saw, a real workhorse. I am not familiar with the Skill77, but if your only consideration is weight, maybe you would be better off with a lighter cheaper option. I personally did not think this saw was heavy; it was about the same as my old Millers Falls 6 3/4 inch and way more comfortable and efficient. I wish I had a left hand blade years ago.
326923
might be tight - mine is mounted with a ten inch Makita slider and it is tight when the saw is in the released up position. The sawhood is a fantastic device though and really cleaned up my dust problem. Would be worth asking Fastcap about the twelve inch fitting - I will bet it does fit
1884872
I haven't seen the "bad reviews" on the HD site. However, I am very happy with my Makita track saw. Have used it mostly for cutting plywood sheets, but also to straighten edges on various types of wood. It has done a great job for me.