I just bought the same saw at HD for $140 tool only on clearance - yay! Everything feels great Except for the slide - feels like there’s a bit of resistance (knob’s un tightened of course.) Kind of like the bearings are worn , but maybe it’s the design, you did mention something similar when unpacking. BTW, don’t forget the included clamp when cutting short pieces, especially 45’s.
@bryenlink
Жыл бұрын
Came by via your link on your Home Depot review to see your first impressions, subbing because of your quality content. The wife comment... well played 😆. And I think your fingers are just fine.
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! thanks for watching and commenting
@judithrob1591
Жыл бұрын
Woodworking Beginner: New - Update. This test is only if you want to saw with precision with a miter saw.(test is not intended for rough and hard work). Tips and Test: Read this first before you buying a miter saw! It's better to know than not to know. Important to know if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a VERTICAL line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. First option: handle vertical positioned above the saw blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / Bosch GCM 8 SDE / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact/ Bosch PCM 8 SD / Hitachi C10FSH / Ridgid MS255SR 10-inch / Evolution Fury3-S / Evolution R255SMS / Metabo HPT C10FSBS / Hitachi C10FSB / Hitachi C10FS. Second optie: handle horizontal positioned above the saw blade / Evolution R185SMS / Evolution F255SMS / Evolution RAGE3R255 SMS3 . (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). (If you want). You can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick to this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw (the wood it will remain in place until the test is completed). Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand or finger on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing. (test is completed). Conclusion: Therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned VERTICAL in line above the saw blade. The second option is the handle positioned HORIZONTAL in line above the saw blade. Remember this, the test is only about torsion and nothing else how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing, you better not go for that. (the choices are yours). Also with a cheap slide miter saw it is still better the handgriff in line a above the saw blade than on the right side. Maybe they will make it someday then we have a winner...
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting
@sonnygouge894
6 ай бұрын
Loved the pop up 😂
@Garritt66
3 ай бұрын
Does it have a depth adjustment gauge?
@doylerabjohn3435
Жыл бұрын
I have cordless Ridgid equipment that saw would be nice to add to my tools.
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Do it, been using the saw for about 4 months now and it's great, not perfect but it has done everything I asked of it. The battery life is amazing, I cut 300 2x2's 3 at a time and only used half a 4 amp hour battery. Thanks for watching and commenting
@cofee28
Жыл бұрын
I was so bummed when they quit offering them for sale. But then I found out that Rigid started selling them again last year. I jumped on one even though the price was a bit higher than previously. It is a well built saw and the runtime with a bigger battery is amazing.
@PatrickThang
Жыл бұрын
Did you notice any oil leaks near the motor arbour section?
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Not so far, made a few hundred cuts again yesterday, still working great. Thanks for watching and commenting
@frankallen1602
7 ай бұрын
Do you know if it will fit on a dewalt miter stand?
@davidwood4145
10 ай бұрын
Just ordered one. On sale now for 299 tool only from HD
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
10 ай бұрын
Still count this as a great buy if you are on the Ridgid platform. Have made thousands of cuts in the last year and just changed blades and the run time came back. Thanks for watching and commenting
@davidwood4145
9 ай бұрын
@@WoodNMetalWorkshop been using my new saw all week. love it!
@jeffcaptain6738
Жыл бұрын
Would you do a video on how to square this saw to the fence and how to square to the table. The instructions given make no sense at all. The technician from Ridgid I got a hold of said the instructions made no sense to him either. He agreed that instructions from Ridgid are worthless. He was going to check further on this and call me the next day. I didn’t expect, no did I get, a call back. There are no videos on this subject for this saw.
@WoodNMetalWorkshop
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting, mine cut straight right out of the box so I haven't checked on adjusting it. I'll try and make some time to do so.
@michaelburkhart4550
7 ай бұрын
I've had mine for at least 6 years. DeWalt is only a single bevel or I would have gotten that. But yes this song is wonky and you cannot put any type of lateral pressure whatsoever on the handle or your angle will be off. Been looking for something new. DeWalt is still single bevel. Do better DeWalt.
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