khariV Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I ran across this today in my wanderings. It's made by Mafell, a German company and is was designed as a safety feature. Personally, I don't know anyone that has had an accident with a track saw, but I guess it could happen. The coolness factor, however, has Festool beat, hands down. Here's a link to a YouTube video of the beast in action and a couple more pictures. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Pretty awesome, I'm afraid of the price tag of it goes into production. Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Yeah this is a pretty cool saw and price wise blows Festool out of the water but where Festool is the top end of tools Mafell is like Festools Father 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner85 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 2 hours ago, JimboS1ice said: Pretty awesome, I'm afraid of the price tag of it goes into production. Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This saw is out a long time I believe. German guy I work for used to own one he was telling me, till it and about 20k of other tools was stolen on him. He still has a mafell erika, crazy money also but seems to lack in features to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 For the price of that you could probably buy a regular tracksaw and someone to use it for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Those Germans are some great Engineers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrippedScrew Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I find Mafell to be better value than festool, friend of mine has a Mafell Mt55 and its a really nice track saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Very nice find, like seeing cool stuff like that. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigh9916 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I think mafell is made by metabo as their 10.8v drill is the same as the metabo bs quick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 That's looks similar to the Milwaukee driver with swappable chucks Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 That's looks similar to the Milwaukee driver with swappable chucks Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Mileaukee version is just a rebranded Ridgid(AEG). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The Mileaukee version is just a rebranded Ridgid(AEG). Yet another tool I drool over and seriously consider paying to import from Amazon UK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 The only really unique thing I the offset... Other than that nothing a right angle drill or screwdriver or impact can't handle, don't get me wrong it's really cool! Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Wow we got off track already hehe see what l did. ..? http://www.professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/9265-Europe-always-getting-the-good-stuff!#entry114163 Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 9 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: Wow we got off track already hehe see what l did. ..? http://www.professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/9265-Europe-always-getting-the-good-stuff!#entry114163 Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Wouldn't be a tools in action thread without getting "off track" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 The Mileaukee version is just a rebranded Ridgid(AEG). Wouldn't it be the Ridgid is a re-branded Milwaukee? [emoji848] Ridgid is made under contract by TTi bit TTi owns Milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wouldn't it be the Ridgid is a re-branded Milwaukee? [emoji848] Ridgid is made under contract by TTi bit TTi owns Milwaukee. Considering that the AEG tools come out before the Milwaukee's, I would doubt it. The m18 fuel SDS hammer drill came out a year after the AEG version and it's identical. If you look at the link I posted earlier, you can see the full line of AEG tools, Home Depot doesn't bring in the full line as Ridgid. Also, Milwaukee seems to only have a portion of the 12v , mostly fuel, same with 18v. The Milwaukee stuff goes way beyond, they probably share a lot between them, save cost etc. TTi bought the Milwaukee name some time ago, but AEG has been around for a long time. Imagine if Ridgid (Home Depot)carried the full line of AEG! http://uk.aeg-powertools.eu/AEG/media/Media/Catalogues/AEG-Catalogue-2015.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 I am kind of wrong, it seems TTi bought the names, patents etc and moved it to China. AEG and Milwaukee share quite a bit more. They were both owned by Atlas and TTi bought them for $626 million. I thought TTi bought Milwaukee from Milwaukee. I learned something new today! I thought Milwaukee was US until TTi bought them. "Atlas Copco Electric Tools GmbH is located in Winnenden near Stuttgart/Germany and is responsible for developing, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality portable power tools under the AEG[emoji768] and Milwaukee[emoji768] brands and accessories. The products are marketed through a number of sales companies worldwide, with a main business focus on Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa and target mainly the professional market such as the construction industry and high-end user." http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040830005441/en/TTI-Signs-Agreement-Acquire-Milwaukee-AEG-DreBo Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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