Thread: SCMS Power options

you want "eye watering", look at Festool's cordless SCMS option.


But, back to options from more reasonable options.

Ryobi One+ does a 18V version


Don't know what the saw is like

Both Makita and Hikoki (used to be called Hitachi) have simple 255mm mitre saws under $500 and are available from the Big Green Shed. These are both 240V.

thanks for thoughts, makes me wonder seriously how much use the sliding part would get.
need to get down and measure the front of fence space

If you want max cut for minimal distance out the back, two saws to consider are the Makita with the forward (not backward ) facing sliders and the Bosch Glide saw,

Just a moment...
GCM 12 GDL Mitre Saw | Bosch Professional

The Bosch has the least movements on the widest cuts but the Makita can cut 60º left and right, Bosch is 60/52º
Bosch is only 12" but Makita has a 260mm version.
I have the Bosch and have nt regretted buying it.

Dont forget a 12" chop saw also takes up a lot less room and even the cheaper ones can have less movement than most SCMS.

Staying with cordless options -- though it's unclear why this is a must for you -- Milwaukee, DeWalt, Hikoki, Festool, Makita all do battery powered SCMS options.



But given that these battery powered mitre saws are really intended for site tradies who don't want the hassle / expense of regularly having to "safety tag" their corded tools, the question remains why not go with a corded version?

Much less of a pain [and $$$] compared to establishing a second -- or 3rd -- battery option

I may not have worded my first comment clearly ....man flu sufferer at moment.
Actually I am not fussed about cordless, when you start looking at another brand then there are the batteries and charger as well Makita for instance 2x 18v batteries start out for 1.5a/H $99 each then up to 5a/H @ $339 for both plus the charger $199.

Therefore for the rank hobbiest 240v suddenly looks interesting and then I have been looking at the sliding models and now thinking.. how much extra width do I get with sliding or should I stay with just a simple compound mitre saw.

A benefit of the CMS is you can do rebates and dado with them but not with the simple plunge (drop or docking saw in trade lingo) so think about what you will be using it for.
Another advantage of cordless, you can move it anywhere in your work area without any hassles with power leads.

I'd strongly consider a track saw over the mitre saw...unless you need to do a TON of mitre work.

Scms are great because if their left setup you can quickly dock stuff to length, plus some trenching stuff etc but they normally need a dedicated space for it

thanks everyone, at present this will go on the back burner and see if I can live without one.

I upgraded too this about 8 months back

I was over extension cords, I can lift this in an out of the Ute, but ye it was pricey $$$$ with batteries an a stand.
But it is fantastic too use, an quite too.

The big bonus was set it up in five minutes an your cutting.

On another note I would never go just for a simple Drop saw Ofer a slider , you will regret it.

Makita 40V Max Brushless 216mm Slide Compound Saw Kit - LS002GM201 | Tool Kit Depot

Cheers Matt.

Originally Posted by Simplicity

I upgraded too this about 8 months back

I was over extension cords, I can lift this in an out of the Ute, but ye it was pricey $$$$ with batteries an a stand.
But it is fantastic too use, an quite too.

The big bonus was set it up in five minutes an your cutting.

On another note I would never go just for a simple Drop saw Ofer a slider , you will regret it.

Makita 40V Max Brushless 216mm Slide Compound Saw Kit - LS002GM201 | Tool Kit Depot

Cheers Matt.

your a prik thanks for igniting my dead dream

There’s a corded version of Simplicity’s saw, the LS0714 which is brilliant if you’re not up for the batteries. Not cheap though.

Off topic but what what % of power tools sold these days would still have a cord ?