Thread: Runout om SCMS blade update [Ryobi 305SCL]

Old picker,

I would return the item and get your money back as the item is unsatisfactory and you have given it every chance. Hitachi make a very good scms but cost is $1000.00. Most of the cheapies under $500.00 seem to leave a lot to be desired.

Regards Mike.

Originally Posted by MICKYG

Old picker,

I would return the item and get your money back as the item is unsatisfactory and you have given it every chance. Hitachi make a very good scms but cost is $1000.00. Most of the cheapies under $500.00 seem to leave a lot to be desired.

Regards Mike.

I have the Ryobi 12 inch SCMS and it cuts very accurate mitres, with no wobble at all, which I guess means that Ryobi can make a decent SCMS if they want to.

I'm not saying to try changing it again. Two strikes would be enough for me as well. I'm only saying that they can do a better job, so if the attitude from them was to be "you get what you pay for", it's not quite good enough because they're capable of better.

BTW, when I want really really accurate, where visiblity is high or it's a feature, it's the mitre sled for me.

Ryobi is a paradoxical company. They used to, and still can make decent products at a value pricing.

A bit bored the other day, I dissembled, blew, cleaned and lubricated my 12 year old Ryobi 184mm circular saw. I was surprised that under the caked sawdust and other crud the plate read 'made in USA'. This saw has been totally abused and used for the whole 12 years of ownership. Apart from a little arbor wobble, once cleaned it seems as good as new.

I put a new blade in and was just about to toss the old one but decided to clean it up and have a look. Squirt of oven cleaner and some wd40 and emery cloth later, the TCT teeth were very blunt but still mostly there.

Half an hour with the vice and a diamond honing block and it's sharper than the replacement and ready for another round of abuse.

By any standard, a great tool. I guess they decided to go for the market's bottom end with the volume and consequently had to cut manufacturing costs. I'd still prefer a Ryobi to a GMC.

Originally Posted by Bodgy

I'd still prefer a Ryobi to a GMC.

Yes. But having said that I have a few GMC tools where a fine manufacturing tolerance isn't an issue. Drill, ROS, circular saw just for hack work. They're okay, because their return policy is so good and I'm a weekend warrior at the very most. But I've looked at their bandsaws, lathes etc and you're right. Probably wouldn't get them.

Originally Posted by Rookie

Yes. But having said that I have a few GMC tools where a fine manufacturing tolerance isn't an issue. Drill, ROS, circular saw just for hack work. They're okay, because their return policy is so good and I'm a weekend warrior at the very most. But I've looked at their bandsaws, lathes etc and you're right. Probably wouldn't get them.

I was just starting out on Lathe work and I bought the GMC unit. Its only 4 speed but as a beginner these machines can be a little scary and I wanted to get some experience first. I must say I am very happy with its performance and couldnt fault it for the price it cost me. I also have the 10" GMC bansaw on legs and again I have had no problems with it.

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