SDS drill for general DIY?

[G&M]

That's better than PPPoo (apparently :-) which is £89 but only cuts 7 to 8" and won't cut a 6" by 3" in one go. I'll look around for it.

[G&M]

Well each of us have to reach our own conclusions. One of the few 'true professional' level tools I insist on having, even above a drill driver.

[G&M]

Law of averages - he changes his mind on things so much eventually you're bound to.

[Grunff]

Used mine to cut a load of 9"x3" joists last summer. That was just lovely.

[G&M]

I want one. I'll look round my local tool stores this week but please let me know if you ever see one in a nationwide chain.

[Grunff]

I will, I can't say I've been keeping my eyes peeled. It came from:

Holsworthy Tools

22, The Square Holsworthy Devon EX22 6AN Tel: [phone]

But this was nearly 2 years ago.

[G&M]

NuTools seem to pop up in odd places. The router came from Buxton but they don't have much else.

[Andy Hall]

Yes it is a nice saw and after a short while the pleasure of using it makes the cost aspect fade :-)

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[G&M]

I hate you :-)

(Not really)

[Andy Hall]

It wasn't reviewed. The only other unbranded product tested was the Draper expert.

THe Bosch, Hilti, Makita, Metabo and Milwaukee all received equal marks on both value for money and performance.

The Panasonic won on performance and the DeWalt on performance and a third speed.

.andy

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[Andy Hall]

This is one that is worth saving up for. I had an opportunity to try out about six different sliding mitre saws at a large tool store in the U.S., and then a couple more here.

The Makita LS1013 and DeWalt DW708 are comparable on price. I also looked at an Elektra-Beckum which is very much quieter, having an induction motor.

The firmness and smoothness of the Makita slide mechanism and positive and repeatable adjustment made the difference for me. I saw display models of most of the saws in a Home Depot store, where clearly they had been there for a while and abused. The DeWalt had become a bit rough on the slide and pull down mechanisms while the Makita had remained fine.

The only issue I have with the Makita (although it is inevitable) is the weight. It has a heavy cast base of some size and casting for the support arm. This does make for very precise operation though. Fortunately there is a handle for carrying and the saw ends up well balanced about that if the mechanism is locked in the centre.

.andy

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[N. Thornton]

theres nothing here hard enough to need it, so I dont need one. If I had a granite cottage it would be another matter :) And Im not doing enough chiselling to make it worth it either.

Thanks for all!

Regards, NT

[IMM]

Along with your wallet.

[IMM]

Draper is a brand, it is called Draper.

[Grunff]

The vast majority of draper stuff is Draper badged generic stuff. Like PPPoo.

[Lurch]

On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 23:28:38 +0100, "IMM" strung together this:

No it's not, it's unbranded stuff with a Draper badge stuck on it, like those cheap chinese imports with Makita badges on them.

[Andy Hall]

Not really.

.andy

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[Andy Hall]

Draper is a private label slapped on anything that the distribution organisation that sells it cares to deliver.

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[MBQ]

Just watch out for next months advice from Eliza. They're loading the new program now!

MBQ

[MBQ]

There are other sources of information besides toolstation and screwfix! Spend a bit of time on the manufacturers' web sites instead of ranting here:-)

MBQ

PS the cheap Bosch SDS from Argos does have rotostop that really works.