Do you guys experience any wobble side to side when making cuts? Overall do you regret buying the saw compared to a standard circsaw and hommade edge
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its pretty good...definitely better than a straight edge and regular circ saw but not as good as the festool which seems to be the best but much more costly
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There is an adjustment to keep the saw tight on the track. I haven't had any issues with wobble. The safety trigger take some time to get use to. I don't regret buying this saw.
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See my complete and thorough review of this tool on Wood Magazines "Review a tool " website. With a few minor modifications these lesser expensive tools can be dialed in for premium performance.
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When I first got the saw, yes there was a lot of side to side wobble. I pulled the plastic strips the saw runs on off and placed them as far apart as possible. The saw is now rock solid when it's on the rail. Another change I made was I cut out about 1" of the spring that holds the saw in the up position. This still holds the saw up but drastically reduces the wrist fatigue when using the saw. It makes it much easier to hold down when reaching across a 4' wide sheet. (Check out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E) After making these changes, I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this saw. I'm much happier with it than a homemade edge guide and a standard circular saw. Hope this helps. When I first got the saw, yes there was a lot of side to side wobble. I pulled the plastic strips the saw runs on off and placed them as far apart as possible. The saw is now rock solid when it's on the rail. Another change I made was I cut out about 1" of the spring that holds the saw in the up position. This still holds the saw up but drastically reduces the wrist fatigue when using the saw. It makes it much easier to hold down when reaching across a 4' wide sheet. (Check out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E) After making these changes, I have absolutely no regrets in... » Read More When I first got the saw, yes there was a lot of side to side wobble. I pulled the plastic strips the saw runs on off and placed them as far apart as possible. The saw is now rock solid when it's on the rail. Another change I made was I cut out about 1" of the spring that holds the saw in the up position. This still holds the saw up but drastically reduces the wrist fatigue when using the saw. It makes it much easier to hold down when reaching across a 4' wide sheet. (Check out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E) After making these changes, I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this saw. I'm much happier with it than a homemade edge guide and a standard circular saw. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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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. :-)
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I have no issues with the saw at all. I use this saw with and without the tracks. Cuts smooth and I use this more than my standard circular saw. I think it's a great product.
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When I first got the saw, yes there was a lot of side to side wobble. I pulled the plastic strips the saw runs on off and placed them as far apart as possible. The saw is now rock solid when it's on the rail. Another change I made was I cut out about 1" of the spring that holds the saw in the up position. This still holds the saw up but drastically reduces the wrist fatigue when using the saw. It makes it much easier to hold down when reaching across a 4' wide sheet. (Check out https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E) After making these changes, I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this saw. I'm much happier with it than a homemade edge guide and a standard circular saw. Hope this helps.
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There is a little side to side play but it's easy to eliminate by changing the position of the glide strips. Much superior to a shop made guide. If you have issues with the cut quality just upgrade the blade.
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I have not experienced any of the wobble. I do not regret buying ... Straight, and easy cuts, quickly.
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I don't notice any wobble while cutting. I don't regret buying this saw at all. I haven't used my old circular saw since this one arrived. I love it.
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I put a strip of edge banding down the track. That eliminated the wobble. I do wish it had a finer tooth blade.
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No the blade doesn't wobble and it's like a jigsaw (never used a bandsaw) where there are rollers to stabilize the blade. We cut printed circuit boards with it, which are high density layers of fiberglass and copper...pretty tough! Awesome little tool if you don't have the budget or space for something big.
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Well you've already received 2 responses but for what it's worth I did receive a material clamp with my saw. Similar in design & function as the one I use on my Porter Cable 12". As for any slop or undesirable movement when fully extended I can say that I haven't experienced any problems. If you don't have a bench top to place your saw, I would highly recommend the Dewalt DWX723 Heavy Duty Miter Saw Stand. Easy to set up, you can set up either side for material support or positive stop if you plan on cutting material the same length over & over again. It is absolutely solid & I've been impressed with the design. Hope this helps you. Good Luck.
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Yes they do, but I would stay away from any saw blade that spins on an anangle like a wobble dado. It could give the saw a serious case of the shakes as the angle of the saw blade increases to make a wider dado. Please if I were you, I would try to stay with a traditional stacked dado set. They are much safer, cleaner cutting, and more accurate than the wobble style. Ashamed set might be a few dollars more, yet it's well worth it.
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Hi Catherine, although I've only used mine in the Dremel 4000, I've not noticed any wobble. Is there any slop at all where its connected to the tool? And even more importantly, is the blade tight on the attachment? I wouldn't suggest using it until you are sure it is secured properly to the unit. I would suggest you call Dremel, they have a great customer service group thwt can walk you through it live. Good luck! Brad
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No. Doesn't feel like it, but stops pretty quick though. Have never had an issue and use it a lot. Great little saw.
1953198
It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
1257481
The blade does not wobble it will move slightly if you try to force it. Not as good as a band saw.
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Yes ~ just the kind of task the saw was designed to handle.You might like to invest in longer blades but you can use theblade that comes with the saw and simply cut from both directions.This is a worthy saw and you'll like your purchase and will find manyuses.
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The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that... » Read More The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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SGT . several reasons i chose this saw over the 5312. first off I run a high end custom cabinet shop and this saw sees very heavy uses. The sliding rails on the type of the Bosh 5312 always get dust in the bearings and with time the sliding action sticks and must be taken apart, the bearings cleaned and re-lubed with dry silicone lubricant. That is what my experience was with my last 3 sliding saws, (Dewalt, Ryobe and Dewalt pro). the other thing i love about the Bosch GCM12SD its there are no rails sticking out the back of the saw, and the clearance from the wall where my saw sits is no longer needed. It was a great investment even though its on the pricy side. i love the accuracy and the performance, I change to a better cutting blade and the performance got better. I switch from the stock blade and now run a Forrest CM12806115 Chopmaster 12 inch 80 tooth blade cleaner cuts and very smother with no tear outs. i hope this helps you
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The saw itself had no problem cutting 1" ID steel tubing with a wall thickness of 1/8". The cut was neat enough for what we wanted to do with it (re-sizing an air gun piston). When it comes to cutting flat metal, the saw has no problem for any reasonable thickness (less than 3/16) that I have attempted. That said, 1/16 or thinner tends to warp if you are just trying to rip a piece without bracing the sides of the cut. Now, I keep saying the "saw has no problem", because the commonly available Bosch blades don't last too long. HOWEVER, I wasn't going heavy enough with the oil (I assume), and I think the blades were overheating (warping and blackening).... So to sum up, the saw is not the problem, with the proper technique and blade the saw cuts metal of a thickness less than 3/16 quickly, and acceptably cleanly. May not apply to stainless steel though, no experience with stainless. -Edit- Remember to keep this saw spotless if you are cutting metal; it will crud up like crazy if you throw it aside with metal filings all over it. This is a quality tool.
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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
1971234
Yes, the pivot action of the cutting edge is nice. That is also where the bulk of the weight is and cutting at eye level or above your head can get heavy.
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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.
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I agree with Gordon...the saw I purchased went together perfect and the performance was as well. Only thing I can think of is that it was damaged at manufacture or while being shipped. What size tile are you working with and how far out is the cut?. You might call Bosch and see what info they have for you. I am very pleased with the saw, it is built very well..only thing I thought was unnecessary is the plastic splatter guards, useless and only get in the way.Also....for those of you who don't like the available stands for this saw I have an option. I also purchased the Bosch Easy Up and with some inistrute, metric bolts made one killer saw/ stand combo. I agree with Gordon...the saw I purchased went together perfect and the performance was as well. Only thing I can think of is that it was damaged at manufacture or while being shipped. What size tile are you working with and how far out is the cut?. You might call Bosch and see what info they have for you. I am very pleased with the saw, it is built very well..only thing I thought was unnecessary is the plastic splatter guards, useless and only get in the way.Also....for those of you who don't like the available stands for this saw I have an option. I also purchased... » Read More I agree with Gordon...the saw I purchased went together perfect and the performance was as well. Only thing I can think of is that it was damaged at manufacture or while being shipped. What size tile are you working with and how far out is the cut?. You might call Bosch and see what info they have for you. I am very pleased with the saw, it is built very well..only thing I thought was unnecessary is the plastic splatter guards, useless and only get in the way.Also....for those of you who don't like the available stands for this saw I have an option. I also purchased the Bosch Easy Up and with some inistrute, metric bolts made one killer saw/ stand combo. « Show Less
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I have used and generally like Bosch tools, but have found that Makita tools are just better. I have had no blade chatter. I swapped the Forrest blade I had on my very old Craftsman miter saw for the Makita blade, which seemed to cut very well, though, also without chatter.