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  1. 6 hours ago, Tool Lover 69 said:

    Unless you have only just started in the world of tools, you will remember that not that long ago mitre saws never even had indents, you just lined up the arrow with the degree line, which you still need to do with the detent on this saw, no big deal. Would this put you off buying the saw? Maybe if everything else about it was identical to another model, but that won't happen. "I love the left/right bevel, the side rail system, the bluetooth, the dual dust collection system, the cut capacity, front bevel control, being able to put it up against a wall, but I am not buying it because I have to line up an arrow to a line by half a mm to make a cut" Really?

    Don't misunderstand me, it's a great saw and even with the detent issue, it's still one of the better saws. When you compare to other saws of this calibre, they don't have the same problem and that''s something that Makita should fix. As a customer I shouldn't have to bring a product home and then re adjust parts to make things work.

    The sloppiness at 0 degrees isn't that bad but it can be frustrating to try and get as perfect to 90 cut as possible.

    Glad to know there's a fix for it now.

  2. I was about to invest in a new mitre saw and this was my choice but it seems there is an issue I think should be made aware for others. It was pointed out on instagram and it seems others, as they are purchasing this saw, are noticing this out of the box. The detent stops have a little play, ever so slightly and it's more noticeable at 0. 

     

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  3. On 5/26/2017 at 1:15 AM, kornomaniac said:

    You don't use an oil impulse for big lags.

    I'll still try the soft impact on everything until I realize it can't do the job. Only time I had to switch was driving lags into concrete and installing ledger boards.

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  4. On 10/21/2016 at 11:42 AM, rrich1 said:

    nice! i would love an all black one. i dont see it on their website. are you in canada? if not how much was it in us dollars?

    I am in Canada. The store I got it imported directly from Japan and they only had two in black. Matches my other DTD148. It cost $399 here. It was a bit pricey but for an every day impact for what I do is well worth it.

    I can tell you it doesn't have the same torque as my DTD148. I was driving some 4 inch Tapcons last week and it struggled and stopped at times. This isn't a driver for heavy use that's for sure.

  5. I know it's part of a different thread and completely different brand of tool but I would assume they are comparable in terms of performance. Just to give everyone an idea of what the toll can do. It definitaly has power for being rated a lot lower than normal impacts.

     

  6. I made the plunge today on one of these. It's model TS141D.

    Takes a bit getting used to. It's quiet and smooth. There's been a lot of talk regarding the numbers on these in terms of power. People complaing it doesn't have the torque. I can assure you it has torque. I drive 3½" screws into dry lumber and drove it as far into it as I could and it never stopped. It's got power. 

    I currently own a DTD148 which I love but I find the rpm of speed 3 is a bit high and can cause the bit to jump the screws at times unless you're perfectly square behind the screws. That was my reason for trying this impact. I'll wait to use it a bit longer to give a final verdict but after one day, I'm loving it.

    Purchased at AtlasMachinery in Toronto.

     

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  7. No matter what I read here, and I know everyone is trying to be helpfull, I would still go out and purchase the tool and try it out. Most places have a return policy if not satisfied and that gives me  guarantee that if I don't like it, Ill return it. I have done that with many tools.

    I would certainly give it a shot if It's quiter and softer impacts. Looks interesting.

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  8. All the videos I've seen so far show an impressive nailer. I don't think milwaukee would release a nailer that is that bad.

    I will have to try one myself and see how it plays out.

    I did purchase a Ridgid nailer when they were released last year and ended up returning it because I felt it didn't quite replace my hose nailer in terms of performance.

     

     

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  9. Installed one about 4 months ago. They are quite simple to insall with very easy instructions.

    Works flawlessly behind the scenes and learns your habits. It knows when I leave the house and shuts system down. Of course with the app on your phone, you can always turn it back one away from home if you like. It also knows when you're arriving. As I walk in the dooor, the furnace is already running which is cool. It provides a monthly report to show you the usage as well. 

    I really don't have to do anything other than look at it. It's a great unit and I would recommend it.

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  10. On 3/23/2016 at 1:32 PM, madman_us said:

    Yep I have the saw. Its a beast and I love it. the T4B is a must when you want to haul it around. Its pretty heavy.

    the dust chute needs a few modifications but otherwise its a amazing saw.

    the a little table on the extension arms is very helpful. Attached a picture from a quick and easy one haha.

    Still gotta build a proper one.

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    The table on the extension is perfect.

    Anything on the saw you wish was different? Something that after a while becomes a pet peeve.

    I haven't used one but it feels solid and looks like a great saw.

  11. I have purchased a dust extractor and Mirka sander. Not the cheapest setup there is but I wouldn't want any other.

    It has been the best money I have spent when it comes to tools. I'm a Milwaukee guy and love their tools but the quality and thought that goes behind creating Festool products is incredible.

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