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I have a bunch of tall skirtings I've been putting off, and really need to get on with. I also do at least one laminate floor a year, maybe two, and a bit of stud walling here and there, so I can justify a cheapie, but not worth me spending on a tool for someone using it week in week out. Also do I switch the blade out straight away for finer/laminate work? Any advice appreciated.
I've found the one from Aldi isn't too bad for occasional use.
I tend to keep a good blade for doing laminate/visible trim as it doesn't wear it too much and then a tatty blade for all the rough cut work that doesn't matter so much.
Depends what you mean by cheap.
I've got an excellent Bosch GCM10SD + stand that I used for my house renovation, that I've been meaning to sell for ages. Obvs, second hand prices, but it's in great condition. Email in profile if you are vaguely interested.
Cheers sam_u but I was thinking of cracking on with the job today, I'm already in the doghouse for not finishing the job in time for the mother in law visiting. 😳 I'll have a punt on the Aldi one if they're in stock down the road.
I know it's not 'bargain' cheap, but I had a couple of £40ers that I took immediately back, so ended up with this [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/evolution-rage3-s-210mm-sliding-compound-mitre-saw-240v/60839 ]Evolution Rage 210mm sliding compound one from screwfix[/url].
It's honestly been one of the best DIY purchases ever.
Still on the original blade.
Still super smooth on the sliders.
Plenty of easy adjustment to make sure it's all square.
Built my workshop shed with it and still use it for every DIY job I do.
I was tempted with the Evolution saw but bought a more expensive Makita one instead.
One benefit of the Evolution saw is the blade it comes with will cut steel as well as wood.
But that was also the reason I changed my mind and went for a better Makita saw...the RPM is slower on the Evo saw and the blade is not a dedicated wood blade. I decided that this would impact the quality of the cuts...plus I expected to use it a lot.
Same as Alex,I got an Evolution from screwfix,it's been great for what I wanted.
If you are doing 45s on tall skirting joins,check the height that the blade will go to.
I also got a bit of hose to take most of the sawdust straight to a bin rather than use a bag setup.
Well, decision made, the Aldi one is on the kitchen table. I'll start with 10 fingers and if I get below 7 I'll get someone in.
I've been fitting a lot of skirting boards this last couple of weeks, both for customers and at home.
I have a Festool rail saw, which can be set to cut an accurate 45 degrees (and 22.5 degrees when needed). I didn't really want another saw so I made a jig which lets me cut 18mm board and skirting perfectly square and mitred to the angle I want. I also screwed a metre rule to it so it has improved my speed and accuracy no end.
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I was tempted with the Evolution saw but bought a more expensive Makita one instead.
Same. Wasn't convinced on the quality of the evolution.
I had one of them Evolution ones, seemed fine. But I haven't a clue what I'm talking about …