Circular saw innovation with the new Metabo KT18 LTX 66 BL 18v

[@MSafader]

*These fit perfectly in my Makita plunge saw track, hold securely **MyBest.Tools** and are easy to both clamp and release. So far I can't think of any down side, although will have to see if they last over time.*

[@thetallcarpenter]

Metabo is a proper forward thinking company. A battery alliance with multiple brands is a genius idea and will free people to mix and match different brands of tools rather than be tied to a single one. There'll definitely be more of this going forward. And as for the vibration sensor start on the cordless extractor, again, the perfect solution for cross branded tool dust extraction. Brilliant. Cheers Robin.😎

[@ukconstruction]

Nice one Del

[@imikesawdust]

Yet they recently parted their way with Tanos and started a new tool case system - metaBOX. These boxes looks nice but are no longer compatible with any other "standard" systainer, even their own metaLoc one :(

[@becton98]

Loving these metabo plugs, really good shout crossing over the batterys with other manufacturers

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

I have a Metabo 2 speed hammer-action corded handdrill that is close to 35years old & has never missed a beat & is still on its original brushes... great brand.. 😎👍☘🍺

[@cuebj]

Haha! Just posted almost identical comment. Then they seemed to disappear from UK market

[@T.E.P.]

such a superb job you guys are doing on the channel .... sound is better balanced and wonderful extra B roll content edited in ... and also great job on your Logo.

[@simonvaughan1270]

The same Batteries for different tool brands, what a great idea! I've got so many different batteries. I shall be looking for this in the future, thanks.

[@N1rOx]

0:36, You hear that Bosch? 66mm depth of cut... Definitely an advantage ;)

[@ParaBellum2024]

I do like that extractor! So far I only have one Metabo item, a TS254 table saw, and I'm very pleased with it. My extraction system is very Heath-Robinson, so it's good to see what's available, as I must do something to make it better. The vibration link is genius!

[@cuebj]

Still have a Metabo corded drill from 30 years ago. Bought because an even older Bosch didn't have reverse gear. I'd forgotten about it in a box in loft after going cordless for drills long ago. Works perfectly. They seemed to disappear for years.

[@jjamo5]

66mm! Thats pretty neat! That would be the deal breaker for me. I got the Hikoki Table Saw last week absolutely stunning machine over 700mm width of cut

[@amiddled]

Thats’s depth not width! Width of cut on a track saw is infinite…

[@humenstein7721]

love watching these vids as an apprentice joiner

[@tommyop5640]

You and me both

[@agustikj]

Dust extractor triggered by hose vibration is brilliant!

[@billrimmer5596]

I live in California. I don't think we have that battery alliance yet. Sure b nice. I have mostly Milwaukee and Ryobi. I am basically a car mechanic. But love your Robin. The first vid I watched of his is when he did the little green garage doors. I have since gone back and watched most everything. Would I have the language down if I said "he's a good lad he is, our Robin?"

[@morganplatt6762]

@Bill Rimmer You sure would pal! Greetings from England.

[@billrimmer5596]

@@morganplatt6762 Thank u mate!!!

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Bill, how is sunny California!! great use of the language mate!! thanks again for watching my channel!!

[@markhartgraves1880]

Came for the saw and found my next vac!

[@johnloran]

Metabo make a pretty good battery mower now also

[@shaunglendinning]

Great video Robin! Appreciated. Cheers till next time.

[@ukconstruction]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SandyMiller737]

Another interesting video Robin. Thanks. You’re getting the hang of this presenting to camera 🎥 malarkey 👍😎

[@drewt6235]

Btw love the single bevel horses😉 looks like a great job your on there.

[@ryanwood6495]

Awesome video very informative thanks Robin

[@jonesconrad1]

funny you mention cutting plasterboard with it, my first experience of a track saw was a festool cutting fermacell in a hospital, we were using it mainly for the dust extraction

[@leeberry9666]

Great brand overlooked

[@christophercrowle9753]

So compared to the festool and mafell saw or even others how do you rate this one for power, accuracy, stability and price ect? Or are you planning on doing a more in depth review. Cheers.

[@daves4026]

Yes please do the comparison

[@hrundgren4352]

Robin; surely the new Hikoki rail saw is based on this saw? Looks promising.

[@ukconstruction]

it is similar

[@drewt6235]

Thanks for the intro. Ide really like to know. How it fares .against other cordless offerings. The Makita aws model, Bosch new 5-1/2” job. Etc. even the track system seems good. Very much like a cross between festool and Maffel Here on the east coast USA 🇺🇸 we are Metabo dry 😂 also where is it made?

[@samfoster5380]

god dammit, take my money. Thanks for the info Robin, love your channel!

[@rodgerq]

This is the first I've heard of this cordless alliance. Making me consider ditching my DeWalt 😲

[@jakestanton1350]

I did, sold all my dewalt stuff and switched to metabo and don’t regret it at all 👍

[@barttrahan7037]

I have some metabo tools a circular saw track ready and a couple of drills and mafell KS 40 which you should check out but is very pricey. Just can't get away from the DeWALT flexvolt circular saw it's the only saw with the power to cut through oak and nails that I need

[@rodgerq]

@@barttrahan7037 the flexvolt circ saw was the first thing I bough on the platform. It really is good. That reminds me I need to order a blade! Next thing I buy I'll be looking at metabo or anotjer from the alliance range though. A jigsaw probably.

[@mattymc6802]

Good luck with this advert Robin. Well done you

[@samsonacc8081]

Whats the story with blade wobble on these saws? Something about blade pushing cut line sideways due to blade movement and not producing straight line over longer cuts. Anyone experienced this and can it be sorted?

[@therealdojj]

I've seen vacuums that use Bluetooth connectivity, but that's pretty smart too

[@azwooddesign7431]

Im thinking of buying this track saw but i have two questions does the metabo lock into the track like other track saws do to keep it from tipping ? this would be an important feature for me. The other question is with the battery alliance (first i've herd of this ) would this saw be compatible with DeWalt battereies? Thx in Advance!

[@jarkacy]

I watched all the videos about the Matabo KT66 plunge-cut saw. Unfortunately, nobody says or shows the undercutting function of, for example, plywood on any of them. Does this machine have such a function?

[@davidmyers8775]

Would rather know when that framing square is going to be ready. A nice sneak peak in the video.

[@ukconstruction]

Hi David, my simplified metric framing square will for sale with the supporting App later in the summer!!

[@davidmyers8775]

@@ukconstruction that’s great news. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the update.

[@snwman862]

Have this saw bought it few weeks ago. Ditched the old festool ts75 and it's as every bit as good and better than the festool. Plenty of power and overall far nicer to use and hold and lighter even with the battery. Been cutting through mostly red deal and sheet material but can handle that stuff with ease. Cut through some 25mm white oak as well not a problem. Thought maybe with no riving knife it would get caught up but so far it has not but if I hear the blade or saw struggling I always adjust even with any track saw or in fact any saw I use. Overall very good saw happy with the purchase

[@ablakey88]

Can I ask a question.. in short is this a good saw? The only thing I took from this video is they do a saw. And if you buy into metabo you can buy a mafell saw.. or is this info been saved for a skill builder video?

[@stevenmarshall7118]

Which blade are you using for cutting the insulated plasterboard?

[@Grz3sztof]

Whats is the model this vacum ?

[@rossbuchanan7632]

Colin- You keep on parading kit that I'm already considering. Once you are mostly cordless, a corded tracksaw seems like a total pain in the bum. Find the saw, find an extension lead, try to find a socket....Is the Metabo compatible with Hikoki batteries? and how do you find the rail attachment thingy? I have a festool TS55, and lets face it, festool rail attachment is not up to most other manufacturers provision.

[@barttrahan7037]

Metabo batteries are different

[@rossbuchanan7632]

@@barttrahan7037 Thank you

[@galvanizedgnome]

its starting to warm up, my dude. time for some tool tips outside in the sunshine, getting some rays on those biceps.

[@timmiell4678]

About time tool manufacturers put their heads together, are you still collaborating with Roger or has COVID put pay to that for the minute keep up the great work, roofing square looks great 👍

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Tim, I agree that consolidation in the battery tool world would be great, I will be collaborating with Skillbuilder, keep tuned!!

[@am11744]

M class hasn't got a better filtration it just means the machine has an alarm that sounds when suction goes down with clogged filters .

[@collcolin]

Well said don’t they also vibrate or shake the bags occasionally to clear the filter

[@am11744]

@@collcolin My L class has the negative pressure filter shaker thing too. I believe its just an alarm is the legal requirement for site work. it is definitely not very clear.

[@collcolin]

@@am11744 You’re right it isn’t it’s a problem on site with battery power having to drag a corded vacuum about luckily on my site they’re not required at the moment

[@BillyMustang101]

The only good thing about Metabo is the batteries. The tools don't last. We spent £6k on Metabo and have had nothing but problems. Replaced most of it now.

[@elmirmesic2177]

That’s disappointing. I’ve been looking into investing into the platform. Any particular tool/experiences in the line to steer clear from?

[@jharris7407]

Robin are you going to be selling that steel square your using .?

[@ukconstruction]

Yes it is my new simplified framing square and designed for all tasks including tradition roof construction, I am producing an App that will carry out the maths and help anyone build complex timber structures, coming later in the summer

[@jharris7407]

@@ukconstruction excellent good luck with it I hope it will be made here in England though 👍

[@stevewilliams2413]

How come you don’t team up with Roger anymore?

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Steve, we will be collaborating later in the year mate, keep tuned!!

[@EireFirst2024]

Are dewalt in the alliance? Anybody please & thanks 😃

[@boberson83]

No

[@EireFirst2024]

@@boberson83 cheers Bob 👍

[@barttrahan7037]

I wish more were but they're not they want us to buy their kit and only their kit.

[@EireFirst2024]

I've WAY too much dewalt xr to justify changing anytime soon.

[@boberson83]

@@EireFirst2024 you could run two platforms side by side, you don't need all your batteries to be cross compatible

[@richard290580]

Is there anything you won't sell?

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Richard, being self employed all my working life and never having job security I have like millions of other self employed people have to learn to sell whether its a product or service or just myself, even massive sports stars do exactly the same it is the way of the world!! I can assure you that I turn down lots of good offers from companies to do sales adverts on my channel!!

[@richard290580]

I'm jealous of all the free tools you get.Good luck with your hinge jig

[@planespeaking]

This is a bit of an advert without any other real education \information. However generally your videos are good and the guys at metabo UK are very helpful and their products well made, so will forgive you on this occasion.

[@planespeaking]

Also I was looking for a track saw I found the bosch\mafell track although very accurate and joins well has a tendency to slip on the work

[@rossbuchanan7632]

@@planespeaking By 'slip on the work' do you mean the track itself slips? If so, you can by the grippy tape that festool use from screwfix or bunny's bolts. No idea what its made of, but it doesn't slip.

[@planespeaking]

@@rossbuchanan7632 Yes the track. Thanks for the tip! Will try that Bosch track does have grip tape on it but it but not much.Ta

[@samsung7888]

The total cost of all this is?

[@ukconstruction]

Check the link to the metabo website in the video description there may be some indication there?

[@samsung7888]

@@ukconstruction The point is it's expensive like a £1000 or more for all that.

[@ukconstruction]

If you are looking to buy into a platform of decent battery tools then initially the outlay is a bit heavy but when you then add bare tools into the collection the costs can be more palatable, there are some instances where no mains power tools are allowed to be used and this solution is perfect for that situation too, as professional tradesmen we do have to invest in the kit that we need to perform the jobs we get!! I get your point though on the face of it its a lot of money!!

[@MrBez007]

@@samsung7888 good tools do not cost money, they save money. Any professional can confirm this.

[@eddieneal8197]

is makita on that list

[@carpenter284]

I'm glad I'm out of it a now .. I couldn't afford the tool's

[@sally6457]

The cordless alliance system sounds perfect, but will the big manufacturers like festool, dewalt, Makita, Bosch or Milwaukee ever sign up? I'm still a fan of 110v tools, A good generator and extension lead will cost around £200, That will run every tool all day every day on £10 Of fuel, (charged to the job), or plugged in to the clients supply for free. Cordless tools have their place, but are too expensive. The speed and convenience is great for those who can afford them, but they are pricing the average tradesmen out of the market.

[@JACKATTACKED]

👍

[@djhago3123]

Mafell look great but i may remortage the house to buy them just to earn a weeks wages

[@savagesons2634]

Metabo or Festool

[@funkeybikemonkey]

Neither. Mafell. Check out AVEs teardown of the festool track saw you'll see you pay for what you get. Mafell you get what you pay for. I have mafell and festool tool and mafell is ahead by miles in durability. Better tools.

[@savagesons2634]

@@funkeybikemonkey unfortunately I have a red phobia I can't have anything red

[@chrisb4009]

Since Hikoki took over Metabo their kit has got very variable. I’ve always been a fan of their drills/grinders but some of their new stuff is pretty Parkside quality. The CAS battery package is a bit disappointing too, most of the males are completely unheard of.

[@juyhfrty]

Metabo used to be superb. Some of their tools are just same old plasticky average quality now. They’ve ruined the long built up reputation in just a few years. I’m still using my KGT500 site saw that I bought 30 years ago and it’ll see me out. I bought one of their chop saws last year online. Total cheap crap. It went straight back.

[@nascorob]

The metabo battery slide in and out gets terrible after a while awful design unfortunately.....

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

if a tool got sent to you that was a pile of shite would you video it and tell us the truth? i hope so

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Clive, I do turn down lots of tools and products that would not be something I would consider buying myself mate, but equally if there us something interesting or different then I like to look at them!!

[@identitywithheld1027]

Its a very expensive vacuum