Thread: Ozito have copied ELU TGS saw

Originally Posted by Blackout

Couldn't believe my eyes but there it ws an ELU saw copied by Ozito. Here is the web and manual (no comments about my emotions at the time.)
Ozito Australia | Power Tools, Garden Tools, Sold through Bunnings Warehouse
http://www.ozito.com.au/downloadManu...d=OZFOCS1800WA

It is almost identical to my Elu and I bet it does not cost anywhere near what I paid for mine.
Three year warranty too!

Colin.

$399 but I read the warranty and wondered what they define as frequent use

Originally Posted by Blackout

$399 but I read the warranty and wondered what they define as frequent use

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• If the product has been used for professional or industrial use.

The price is considerably reduced compared to the price I paid for the Elu, $1800 some years ago.

Colin.

Dear Chaps,

Only thing is - it has a Universal-type motor (ie. with Brushes), as well as Gears (rather than a Belt-drive), so it's going to be as noisy as any other Mitre Saw - rather than lovely and quiet like a real Elu .

Best Wishes,
Batpig.

Originally Posted by Batpig

Dear Chaps,

Only thing is - it has a Universal-type motor (ie. with Brushes), as well as Gears (rather than a Belt-drive), so it's going to be as noisy as any other Mitre Saw - rather than lovely and quiet like a real Elu .

Best Wishes,
Batpig.

I don't think I will buy one then, I will stick with my nice quiet Elu.

Colin

I think the genuine Elu will just keep on going while the Ozito will go the way Ozito's go. I see the power rating is about 10% more and the speed nearly double. Even the cut depths have increased in some areas. Still a screaming banshee

Originally Posted by Blackout

I think the genuine Elu will just keep on going while the Ozito will go the way Ozito's go. I see the power rating is about 10% more and the speed nearly double. Even the cut depths have increased in some areas. Still a screaming banshee

I think from memory, I bought my Elu about 15 years ago and it has had quite a workout on site and in the workshop and I have only had to replace a lead. I don't think you would get that sort of good wear out of the Ozito

Colin.

I just got given a Elu, hade to clean out the blade area lots mdf dust and replace the wire for sliding the guard back, works spoton

Originally Posted by opelblues

I just got given a Elu, hade to clean out the blade area lots mdf dust and replace the wire for sliding the guard back, works spoton

I have found that at the end of the day, a good blow out with the air hose is beneficial, especially if you have been cutting MDF.

Colin.

Looks like a knock off of the Dewalt flipover saw,the dw742 ,which was a knock off of the old Elu,last time I looked (this was some considerable time ago) the Dewalt was about $1500

I knew DeWalt took over Elu but please don't tell me Ozito has taken over DeWalt

Originally Posted by Blackout

I knew DeWalt took over Elu but please don't tell me Ozito has taken over DeWalt

Could explain the almost identical drop saw with the Ozito logo.

Colin.

Had a look at one in Bunnies yesterday seem robust enough,cast frame,wheels,probably ok for weekend warriors, but wouldnt know if you were building a house or doing an extension.