Willy
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Looks like a really ergonomic saw. With a fair bit of features. I like the design. Feeling I might get into the bosch cordless range? they are expensive but they are really good quality tools.
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19 minutes ago, D W said:
No prob. I wish I had of asked for opinions before I started buying them. I buy purely online, so I can't compare other brands beforehand and I simply fell for the hype (well, I thought the hype would apply to all Metabo tools). I would have saved a fair bit of money with all the buying and selling Metabo that I've done.
How many comparison tests has Metabo come in last place or close to last? A few of Oztooltalks at least. They usually win the grinder tests.
Thanks, I would say thre main focus is there grinders. Oz tool talk say they like there Milwaukee 18v fuel grinder. I wonder how that compares to the metabos?
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Just now, dwain said:
Cheers Willy. I think Metabo make great quality tools, and are unparalleled for metal working tools. They don't usually have the best tool in many categories as they update a little slower than the bigger companies. I DO think they make the best batteries, period.
FrosBros82, by range i mean, how many different tools they have in their 18V system. I agree that Milwaukee are leading plumbing, but what makes them the leaders in mechanical and electrical?
cheers Dwain thanks for the reply really appreciate it. I think I am just going to stick with my Makita 12v and 18v platforms for now on!!
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5 hours ago, D W said:
I've got a lot of negative to say about them.
As mentioned their limited line is a big downside. I tried to be pure Metabo but just couldn't stick with it exclusively. This was more out of wanting better options from competitors. I believe their range is getting better; they now have a one-handed recip and cordless multitool.
I also suspect there are some duds in their offerings (like other brands). I owned and since sold the 200Nm impact wrench. My torque wrench said it could only achieve 160Nm (I have also tested it with a 175Nm Makita impact diver and that exceeded 180Nm). I'd say stay away from their brushed impact driver and impact wrench.
Their Chinese made stuff seems poorly made, at least from a cosmetic/detailed point of view, but I also doubt they could hold up the "Metabo is tough" reputation.
From the stuff I have had, or still own, their grips often have wide seems in the over-mold which is uncomfortable. I've also had a couple of tools have different thicknesses of over-mold and a very noticeable step between each side of the grips (this is VERY uncomfortable). I've also found the plastic housing to not line up correctly around the tools. They just seemed very "slapped" together tools, perhaps a poor production process. The internals may have been great perhaps, but the outside wasn't.
The impact wrench I had also had sharp edges on the plastic at the top of the grip that scratched your hand. It was horrible to use. I've since bought Dewalt and Makita tools, and their build quality and attention to detail appears far ahead of some Metabo stuff.
Some tools hold the battery tight, others they rattle around. I remember a comment made in a review somewhere about this being a sign of quality. I think its more luck that some are holding tight.
Their BS 18 Quick drill is very rough running and in no way smooth, to the point where I cringe when using it (it feels and sounds like you are putting an angle grinder to rubber). Again, I may just have another dud.
Some of their drills and impacts do not keep the LED on after releasing the trigger.
Their 18v compact blower is lighter weight than the Dewalt version, but isn't as powerful and feels very cheaply made (I sold the Metabo and bought the Dewalt which is heavier but much better quality with a comfortable grip!).
The 18v multitool turns off too suddenly and twists in your hand. It was also a very heavy tool that seemed tough and well made. I sold this to get the Dewalt however.
The full sized 18v recip saw is quite good for an old brushed model (with LiHD anyway) and i'm hoping a brushless is on the way soon. I still own this, but if I owned Makita at the time I bought it I would have gone for the Makita brushless instead.
Their German made cordless grinders are great (I own the 18V brushed) and I suspect their German made drills are just as good. However, in the photos I have seen of them, they also suffer the wide seam issue. Why Metabo? Other brands seem to have better over-mold and have nice, smooth grips. It just looks poor quality. I recently bought a Dewalt DCD796 and the outstanding job they have done on the fine details and smoothness of the over-mold is far ahead of Metabo.
Their 2ah compact batteries are lighter weight than 2ah Makita and Dewalt.
I used to be a huge Metabo fan, but I think some of the hype has lost touch with the tools they actually put out (Chinese made stuff anyway). Take a good close look at Metabo tools and compare them to others, in some ways they are not as well made (and looked slapped together), and the hype is just hype.
Please take my comments in context (I'm just a DIY user). I've also never owned or flogged a tool (or competitors) long enough to see how tough they really are.
Thanks for the lengthy reply I really appreciate it. I guess thats slightly changed my opinion on Metabo. Even though there are many opinions to go off. I have Makita and Dewalt and have never had a broblem with them. There brushed stuff is pretty good to.
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On 7/22/2017 at 10:05 PM, TheBlueSmartie said:
I would like to get my hands on a set of ryobi batteries and fast charger. Would like to get a small battery like the 2.5 Lithium + and a 5.0 battery. I think once you have the batteries your sorted for everything else.
Ryobi is a great brand for the value. With there growing range and extended battery platform.They are implimenting new designs like quiet strike impacts etc. A light weight battery and a 5.0ah battery will do you fine and is a great Idea because the 2.5s are so light they feel like a toy compared to the 5.0ah.
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Hi I was just wondering what people thought of Metabo. If they have used them before or If they have heard anything positive or Neagtive about them.
Thanks,
Willly
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8 hours ago, ChrisK said:
Willy, I have the Bosch 1617EVS, the Makita RT0701, the Festool MFK700eq, the Festool OF1010 and the Festool OF1400. I'm a router junkie ?
How is the Makita trim router handeling for you?
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Yes I do I will be able to upload a picture later thanks,
Willy
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Thanks Dwain love your videos. People say that Ridgid is a plumbers tool. But i think they have a good range for a great price. like there nailers and multi tool. I like Makita It is what I use every day. Panasonic has some ballsy stuff but they dont have the biggest range. I was wondering if anyone could give there views on what they think of Metabo.
cheers,
willy, Auckland, NZ
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I have a couple of routers. I have a Makita plunge base router and an old Black And Decker router. When I say black and decker dont get hard on me. The model I have is a 7604 the router was made in the USA and is incredibly smooth and quiet. I love it so much in fact. I would put it up against any fixed base router. I am wanting to see your thoughts on Routers and what ones you perfer etc thanks for taking the time to contribute to this forum.
cheers,
william
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I would say Milwaukee. Simply because of ther huge 18volt and 12volt lineup. If you were looking to extend your range further Milwaukee would be the way to go. The one key system is good and if you work around alot of people it is a good tracking device they are stil trying to work on it and progress on it but its a start. Hope you have gained some helpfull information cheers,
willy
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as we have said I think it depends what trades you are in. I think if you do alot of diffrent trades milwaukee 12v or 18v would be the way to go also makita 18v because the offer a range of diffrent specealised tools. Another low budget brand that has alot of tools for a great price is ryobi. Home depot are good with there promotions and so are Mitre 10 here in New Zealand who run what they call redemptions on tools. For example buy 1 drill driver combo kit and get an anglegrinder free etc.
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What is the best tool platform. Debatable but manufactures have there strengths and unfortunatlly have there weaknesses I perfer Makita, Dewalt etc what do you perfer and what are your opinions.
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