Here is the review I posted on Amazon for this saw:
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I rarely write bad reviews. I feel compelled to do it in this case. Below I explain why I reluctantly arrived at the one star rating.
The saw has two component, the actual saw and the power supply.
Since the power supply is the most dangerous part I will discuss that first. As seen in the picture, both the 12 Volt and the 120 Volt screw terminals are un protected accidental shorts could easily occur. More seriously the 120 Volt connection has no stress relief. The cable could easily be ripped out and cause a short or electrical shock. I believe that the absence of stress relief is agains most codes. My guess is that the vendor is using an off the shelf generic power supply that is designed to be placed inside a secure enclosure.
The saw unit would be very nice if a few tweaks were made:
1. Cheap wing-nuts are used to secure the fence. More substantive nuts would enhance usability.
2. Sawdust exits through a hole on the side. A fixture for attaching a vacuum cleaner hose would be helpful.
3. The saw has rubber feet. These do not keep the saw for wandering when in use. A way to secure the saw to the workbench would be helpful.
4. The connection to the 12 Volt power supply is in front of the unit next to the on/off switch. Placing it in the back would be much less intrusive.
5. The 12 Volt connection uses a standard 120 Volt plug. Accidentally connecting a 120 Volt cable would fry the motor.
6. There is a hole on the side that provides unprotected access to the internal electrical components. Not safe.
With some simple tweaks, this could have been great little saw, as it is it is a dangerous device. None of the problems with the machine would be difficult to fix, and I have the impression that the designers never saw the issues at they never. used the saw in a shop setting. I really wanted to like this saw, instead I am returning it.
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So now I am looking for another saw. Any suggestions?
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I rarely write bad reviews. I feel compelled to do it in this case. Below I explain why I reluctantly arrived at the one star rating.
The saw has two component, the actual saw and the power supply.
Since the power supply is the most dangerous part I will discuss that first. As seen in the picture, both the 12 Volt and the 120 Volt screw terminals are un protected accidental shorts could easily occur. More seriously the 120 Volt connection has no stress relief. The cable could easily be ripped out and cause a short or electrical shock. I believe that the absence of stress relief is agains most codes. My guess is that the vendor is using an off the shelf generic power supply that is designed to be placed inside a secure enclosure.
The saw unit would be very nice if a few tweaks were made:
1. Cheap wing-nuts are used to secure the fence. More substantive nuts would enhance usability.
2. Sawdust exits through a hole on the side. A fixture for attaching a vacuum cleaner hose would be helpful.
3. The saw has rubber feet. These do not keep the saw for wandering when in use. A way to secure the saw to the workbench would be helpful.
4. The connection to the 12 Volt power supply is in front of the unit next to the on/off switch. Placing it in the back would be much less intrusive.
5. The 12 Volt connection uses a standard 120 Volt plug. Accidentally connecting a 120 Volt cable would fry the motor.
6. There is a hole on the side that provides unprotected access to the internal electrical components. Not safe.
With some simple tweaks, this could have been great little saw, as it is it is a dangerous device. None of the problems with the machine would be difficult to fix, and I have the impression that the designers never saw the issues at they never. used the saw in a shop setting. I really wanted to like this saw, instead I am returning it.
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So now I am looking for another saw. Any suggestions?
