Robin sets up HiKOKI's Cordless 36V Mitre Saw

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Robin has been using the cordless HiKOKI C3610DRA 36V Compound Mitre Saw for a few weeks now, see how he prepares it and get his thoughts. Is this the best cordless mitre saw?
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MULTI VOLT (36V) Cordless Slide Compound Miter Saw
Features:
• Up to 375 cuts per charge in 2X4 SPF using BSL36B18 battery
• Accepts ET36A AC/DC Adapter for continuous operation
• Compact slide system
• Laser Marker: Guide system on cut line
• LED light
Specifications:
Blade Diameter - 255mm (10")
Voltage - 36V
No Load Speed - 4,000/min
Miter Angle Right 0 - 60°
Left 0 - 55°
Bevel Angle Right 0 - 48°
Left 0 - 48°
Positive Miter Angle Stop 0, Right and Left 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°
Dimensions 778 x 792 x 686mm (30-5/8" x 31-3/16" x 27")
Weight*2 20.6kg (45.5lbs.) with BSL36B18
Standard Accessories:
2 Batteries (BSL36B18)
Charger (UC18YSL3)
Blade
Dust Bag
Vise Ass'y
Wrench
Battery Covers
Support Rod Ass'y
Screws
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[@DPJOINERY]

Thank you for wearing your knee pads x Great demo of the Hikoki and probably the best demo Hikoki will ever get with it!

[@secdogga]

36v Cordless all the way, bought this mitre saw a few days ago.. after 2 days of cutting laying a medium sized timber floor (iron bark, Australian species. Jenka rating 14) the battery is showing 3/4. Plus they are about to bring out an adapter DC to AC so can plug it in if need be..

[@mattdixon5137]

Have just bought new hikoki tools including this saw absolutely love them. The rip saw is amazing

[@joshshepley2383]

Can we have robins van tour ?

[@Jcoughlan]

Looks like a nice bit of kit, the hitachi miter saws always seem to be a bit lighter than other makes. I’ve gone through a few miter saws over the years.... they don’t break on me but there always seems to be a better one about to come out. The lightness and manoeuvrability is very important to me. They are big ungainly tools and take up allot of room. What I really want, is a small light weight double bevel miter saw, and they just don’t make them.... all the smaller machines are all single bevel. I only ever use these for cutting skirting and architraves. Kitchen pelmet and cornice. For all my framing I use cordless skill saws and a speed square now. The advantage of cutting in situe way out weighs the benefit of nice clean miter saw cuts for timber framing.

[@nowhereman112244]

Robin always like your videos. That comment about the vote at the end, Loved it. Thank you and Roger. Keep up the good work.

[@benjaminromshak9904]

I’ve recently invested in the 1/2 impact wrench, the triple hammer driver and the 7 1/4 circular saw from the Multivolt line (Metabo HPT here in the states). Waiting for the hammer drill to come in that I ordered. Love the tools! Great quality and the option of cord or cordless is crazy awesome! Can’t wait to get this and the table saw they have coming out! Hopefully the states will get the vacuum and the larger grinders as well. Great video and great channel, got a new subscriber. Cheers🍻

[@shaunglendinning]

Cordless! Great tool, thanks for the walk through.Cheers.

[@marvinbenjamin3015]

It sounds smooth to me great video

[@gerryb8274]

Cordless makes so much sense take them virtually Anywhere with the battery's coming out now the cordless are NOT the cheapest but in man hours they win EVERY Time, For the BIG Stuff keep a corded in your van with the tool's available today the Carpenter has a second body all on his / her Own a helper of such to make life run that little bit smoother It's as true today as it was all them year's back "Look After Your Tool's & Your Tool's Will Look After You " A very enjoyable series of Podcast's Cheer's Robin and Good Luck With Your Project's And All The Other Skill Builder's Out There.. P.S The Banter Make's Me Crack Up LOL !!

[@peady64]

I think they both have a purpose. As a architectural millwork installer, I’ll always rely on my corded tools for long projects. Even when there’s no power, I link them up to a generator and I’m all set. Cordless is a great option for smaller jobs when you’re installing maybe a single room of trimwork or one or two doors. I’m sure as the future progresses, cordless tools shall become more efficient and will closely rival corded production tools.

[@RicStaR2410]

I've got the makita brushesless 36v 10inch mitre. Can't remember the name, DZ or LZ or something I think. And I absolutely love it. Corded tools are so much hassle, dangerous as well in some cases having wires hanging around the place. I have cut through everything with mine. If I remember correctly I even went through some 2x12 fairly wet pine, might have been 2x10 but sure it was 12. I've cut walnut and oak with it, obviously have to be a bit careful with the hard woods, I like to scribe down it with 1 or 2 passes depending on thickness and finally go through it, I reckon it would go through in one, but would definitely stress the motor and maybe burn the wood. But it went through any size pine like butter. Really has no problems at all with soft wood. Lovely machine, cost a bit of money but hopefully will last. 3 year warranty as well like all the other makita gear, so that's a bonus.

[@captbill279]

One thing that is important to note with these cordless saws: the brushless technology is only available in the cordless tools. The brushless motors are excellent and the way to go, corded or not. Can't get that on mains powered saws yet. This is also why they don't just throw in a mains adapter. That would require a fairly sophisticated power supply and would cost some $$, maybe $200 extra. Who would bother at that price. Would rather just get a second set of batteries. This saw looks much like my Makita cordless version. Sounds just like my Makita too. Has the same fixed slide rails for rear clearance which is cool. Like the stand.

[@ron1martens]

Looks like a great mitre saw. Hikoki should bring out a cordless vacuum soon. I tried the metabo cordless vacuum.

[@ScottMProductions29]

Good vid robin , just bought the hikoki first fix nailer already own the dewalt. But wow hikoki blows the dewalt out of the water. Good quality tools for the price. Would you say their as good as the hitachi’s. Also love your build vids too.

[@justaguydoingdiy7975]

Another great video thank you 👍 Great bot of kit.

[@edwardholmes91]

It looks like a very nice saw. I wondered why I'd never heard of Hikoki and then found out it was formerly Hitachi!

[@newmanfertig886]

Hitachi HPT is the same co.

[@potterbat3995]

I’m all about cordless when ever possible. There’s a few exceptions but not many. I actually bought this saw in the corded version simply because it was on sale at a store and I needed a good saw. Miter saws, for me, I don’t have a huge problem running a chord because it usually stays stationary on the site.

[@joeframer9642]

Nice tool review 👍...great channel

[@cuebj]

Further to comment I just made. I did buy in-house brand 305mm ouble bevel sliding mitre saw from well known trade store in UK. They were proud of their new pro range. Disaster. Minor stickiness to setting up. Before pressing button, I noticed blade not straight in channel. It was so far off line it was almost hitting the edge. Phoned up the store. Instant return and range pulled from market. That was second higher priced budget machine I had to return. Think before you skimp. This looks great

[@judithrob1591]

Very important if you would like to saw with precision. (avoid torsion as much as possible)! Always choose a Miter saw with a handle positioned in a vertical line above the saw blade. Everything must be aligned, slide rails, handle, and saw blade,it is much better this way the blade will not tilt. Because there is some torsion in the aluminum housing . And choose an engine with softstart on it to prevent wear of the gear and worm shaft. It is very important that everything is aligned. Here are some examples to show how the handle must be positioned above the blade. Bosch gcm 800 sj / Bosch gcm 8 sjl / Evolution rage 3 / FESTOOL KS 60 / HITACHI C12RSH2 / FESTOOL KS 60 E KAPEX / Metabo KGSV 72 Xact (This also is the case with the Miter saw without the slide rails). If you want you can test it yourself at home if there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-1. First you make a saw cut from +-5 mm deep in to a flat piece of wood about +- 20 mm thick. To this with the normal handle positioned on the right side of the Miter saw. Step-2. Then repeat this by pushing the saw blade down with your hand (finger) on the aluminum protective cover were the saw blade is cased in. Just now only do this without the running engine. Step-3. Now you can see if the saw blade will be positioned in or next to the saw cut. If the saw blade is (+- 0,2 / 0,5 mm) next to the saw cut then there is torsion in the aluminum housing. Step-4. therefor it is much better to choose a Miter saw with the handle positioned vertical in line above the saw blade. Conclusion: how further away the handle is from the saw blade how more chance of torsion in the aluminum housing.(don't go for that).

[@jonathantaylor147]

I keep eyeing up the dewalt flexvolt mitre saw cause think battery is the way to go. Nice to hear you think battery saws are worth it.

[@eddy45186]

Go for it... i bought the 54v 250mm blade flexvolt saw... its perfect... the twin battery flexvolt is too big if ur constantly jobing about

[@newmanfertig886]

Dewalt two batteries meh, this saw is really impressive.

[@chrisanderson8578]

I like the way the saw smiled at the speed square.

[@mw0i0]

Corded or not, excellent advice on checking your saw, good carpenter right there 👍

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Mike!

[@mw0i0]

@@ukconstruction I was mentored by someone just like you and it helped me to become a very good carpenter too, there's always new things coming along but how we set up and carry out carpentry, not chipping, never changes, it just gets a bit easier 👍

[@MrJFoster1984]

If I didn't have the big corded dewalt, which has done no work, I would get one of these. Well presented mate. Cheers

[@ukconstruction]

Thanks Helicrete, like seeing your comment all the best Robin

[@stephenleepmg113]

Robin I am still a fan of the corded stationery saw. For me most of my customers projects do not require us to move are cutting station around much, also if there is no power on site. We have a generator. In the past I have used a generator for over 20 years and do not see the need for what we do to invest in a cordless miter box saw. Are cordless tools are Metabo, Fein, and Milwaukee, and are saws are Makita. Thanks for the look Robin at the rebranded Hitachi/ Hikoki.

[@beckjumper5787]

Would buy one if I wasn’t 17 and only done two years of joinery at college and skint 😂

[@martinlissenberg2817]

So basicly old enough..:-)

[@beckjumper5787]

Martin Lissenberg yeah but £600 too lite

[@chrisohanlon69]

Hope you can afford one now, 2 years later

[@peterfriel5129]

Damn wish i was a young man again to be Robins apprentice !!

[@thomaskitchin3517]

Gents, excellent as always. Don't suppose you've seen the new smaller 185mm hikoki knocking about? Apparently some testers doing the rounds? 😁

[@ron1martens]

Thomas Kitchin Metabo make the smaller mitre saws. Although the corded version is rather cheap so I don't know the quality compared to this beast Robin is reviewing. I would like hikoki to bring out a 36'volt vacuum.

[@thomaskitchin3517]

@@ron1martens they do indeed! The Hikoki appears to be a far more advanced product... Fingers crossed

[@ron1martens]

Thomas Kitchin I think you are correct. I'm wondering the weight of this hikoki. The festool is about 20kg and has carry handles at each diagonal. I was making furniture years ago and had a cheap ozito sliding mitre saw. I ran dovetails and through dovetails using a Leigh's dovetail jig. I was always slightly out so gave the mitre saw away and bought the festool kapex. Then I no longer had an issue of been slightly out. However I think even my kapex can do with a bit of tweaking. I'd like something smaller when taking to some jobs.

[@jonnyk9392]

Would like to see you do a comparison review between it and the DeWalt cordless 780. I think being able to switch between battery or mains power should come as standard

[@anthonyharper5954]

IrishCultchie I’ve killed two of the dhs780’s using the 240v power adapter .. both blown motors. could be a coincidence but I only use batteries now!

[@a-carpenter9229]

@@anthonyharper5954 funny you should say that because I just seen a post recently on Instagram where a guy blew the motor for the second time in his saw from using that adapter. Did your saw sound different when using the adapter over batteries? Apparently the saw is geared more towards being used cordless and then corded for just the occasional cut which I think is bullshit, don't make the saw able to do both things if it can't handle it

[@anthonyharper5954]

A -Carpenter it sounded fine on the adapter tbh. I used it indoors while plugged into a festool extractor. Now I have a Bluetooth button setup for the extractor and use batteries in the saw. Not ideal but I’m screwed as a carpenter without a mitre saw!! No literature from Dewalt says the adapter should only be used infrequently and I doubt tradesmen would listen if it did!

[@jonnyk9392]

@@anthonyharper5954 that's absolute BS from dewalt. Why release this feature at all?

[@tomthetinker99]

Great oveview. I just got the smaller C3607DRA, It's way more expensive than this one, but it is made in Japan so feels like a Swiss watch . I'd say better than the german brand which I've used aplenty (and theirs isn't cordless).

[@tyk2546]

but c3610dra was made in China,,,

[@christinecopus3004]

It’s either tool Robin depends on the job as you know.would have put a couple of timber packings under the front to make the saw run back rather than forwards but you also know that robin,anyone can be picky.

[@cuebj]

While recovering from heart attack (genetic despite being otherwise fit and healthy lifestyle), I've been watching too many videos (in between rehab exercises). Loads of trade and tool and history and music but no SkilBuilder. The hip roof video came up in the KZbin list and what a breath of fresh air - clear, practical, relevant, witty. Spotted Hikoki in that video so looked for this. Very helpful if I clear out my cables and reinvest in tools for next ten years.

[@randomtask9029]

Corded! Consistent power delivery and more powerful. Cordless need charging facilities anyway, or charged in advance. The amount of cursing I've heard when a cordless has the dreaded power fade... Cordless are okay when the battery is new, but they degrade (don't believe the hype) and the price of a new genuine battery will make your eyes water and your wallet empty. And now the batteries are targets for thieves...

[@chrisosh9574]

Batteries for large cordless tools still have a way to go and in my opinion are pushed by manufacturers because they make good money from replacement batteries. For larger bench type machines like this, I think a larger remote battery pack that is not fitted direct to the tool head but say, under the base, would be better. You could have a larger pack with longer duration.

[@randomtask9029]

Exactly, it's to suck you in to an expensive battery buying cycle. The inconvenience of a cord and extension lead is small compared to commitment to the battery ecosystem. A 13 amp plug or 110v plug is universal (for now anyway!).

[@chrisosh9574]

@@randomtask9029 I agree, I find the 'bare' machine fashion annoying, it makes the thing look quite cheap but when busy working, changing batteries from one machine to the next is a pain in the neck. You end up buying the batteries separately for a higher price. Plus you end up needing more than one charger so you have to buy them at a higher price too.

[@jasonwindebank5455]

I disagree i have been using the dls714 makita 36 volt brushless .I have been cordless for 3 years now and would never go back to generators and leads😡its lighter on the van no gerry cans in fact i have sold my generator and am fully cordless👍

[@tomdoohan1934]

Great video again lads, I have the ks60 saw it's a dream to work with but the cordless system looks great to work with, come on festool get your skates on

[@my520graj]

Nice one, except dust collection. Thank you for another interesting video.

[@chrisohanlon69]

Corded best for part time DIY ers like me

[@jptanev]

I vote Remain )

[@kiwigrunt330]

I just dropped the hammer on a Hikoki mitre saw. Not this one. In fact, a 20 year old model. The C10FSH(G1Z) with 262mm blade. I assume and hope it is still made in Japan. It lacks some of the features you would expect to see on modern saws, but for as far as I can find opinions on it, it is one of the most accurate and consistent saws (still) available at this size and below 20kg. It will be replacing or augmenting my Dewalt version of my earlier Elu PS174 that I have used for the last 35 years. I hope I made the right decision.

[@SkillBuilder]

That Elu saw was great. I wish I hadn't sold mine years ago

[@kiwigrunt330]

@@SkillBuilder It is. I wore the Elu out after about 20 years of using it for everything I came across, including cutting house frames, and was lucky enough to find a near new identical Dewalt to replace it. That one is still going strong, but I am finally getting fed up with some of its short comings (why so late?). The main one being that the guide rails are very stiff. This model is known for it. And the low pivoting scissor action makes it very hard to cut stock thicker than around 50mm. My new challenge will now be to see how long it will take before I get fed up with dragging the new much heavier and bulkier Hikoki around...

[@kiwigrunt330]

On a different note, I'm impressed to see that you react to new comments dropped on a four year old video.

[@CORRIGEEN71]

Nice one Robin I have the dewalt version, but Hitachi were always good

[@whitacrebespoke]

Both of mine are still corded. I’m to tight to buy another big saw because my 305mm is still in good order. And when I brought my 216mm these cordless saws were it seemed still a bit of an expensive novelty

[@DerekTJ]

There's a cord adapter for this now. Good video.

[@jimcraiggeezer]

Good video thanks.. Cordless for majority of my tools.. Cannot go wrong tbh.. Some tools need to be corded for that extra power but on the whole cordless is taking over.. Makita for me as the range is fantastic. Cheers.

[@garyeales1116]

Cordless 👍

[@JKyfdo]

Nice video, learned a lot on that, thank you

[@SBUK2010]

Nice piece fellas .. I would be very interested in finding out what toolbox essentials you have/use ... things maybe us other trades missed/haven’t come across etc... I’ve noticed you’re a Pica pencil user 😉

[@gav2759]

Well it's corded for me, but then I am in the workshop mostly. Cordless machines have come on in leaps and bounds and this trend will probably continue, so who knows I might go off grid yet.

[@stanleydenning]

Nice advertisement for a miter saw. Although this brand I have never seen in the U.S.A. I do renovations on older buildings. (1920's and earlier.) I wish making a perfect 90 was all I needed to do. Nothing is square, plumb or level in an old structure. Makes it all sort of complicated. I'm working on a renovation in a building that was built in 1908 right now. Other than that. I used to be a corded man. But with the recent advancements in cordless tools. Cordless is nice. As long as you have a place to recharge the batteries.

[@Overworkt]

It'll be MetaboHPT in the states 👍

[@jpeterson3743]

How much are these mitre saws seen some online. They seem really cheap is this correct?

[@stevecorcoran2846]

Nice bit of kit gents! How much is it with the bench (could't find the price of the bench online) I've never had a cordless mitre saw but keen to know what people think! 👍

[@richardcapey-wade8191]

Had the makita dls714 36v mitre saw for 2 years, its excellent 1st and 2nd fix, also 36v brushless rear handle rip saw for roofing, this new stuff is a whole new level, very rare to change set of batteries out over a day unless ripping 2 by material alot, anyway I'm knackered before batteries are empty, cheers

[@kellysean25]

looks great where can i buy one of those?

[@tecnaman9097]

does it have a clamp for holding the work or did you remove it for the demo? Cheers, subscribed.

[@Maniwasaki]

Dear robin, it is possible to put a different blade in it and cut metal? I'm looking for 1 machine who can do the lot

[@marksmith2412]

Shadow line beats a laser any day of the week! Even in direct sunlight, I can stand so my body casts a shadow over the workpiece and see my line. It never needs setting or adjustment even if I switch to a different kerf blade because the blade itself creates the line, it's genius and should be on every saw. Perhaps I'm biased, but I'll never go back to a laser guided saw.

[@SkillBuilder]

You are right. DeWalt had (or has) the patent on the shadowline but when it expires the laser is dead in the water.

[@marksmith2412]

@@SkillBuilder there's something I should have known... of course Dewalt have it patented 🤦‍♂️ Mine is a DW717XPS, a few years old now but going strong. Two things I would change, both features are on the HiKoki reviewed here, I'd like the bevel lock up front, that's a nice feature. Also the slides being attached to the body rather than the head of the saw similar to the Festool Kapex, allowing it to be set up closer the a wall is nice. Still neither of these things are going to convince me to give up that shadow line, let's hope that patent runs out and we start seeing it picked up by other brands soon!

[@neilcopeland4411]

I tell you what beats everything a pencil mark and a good eye, even the shadow line can be out, especially on a worn blade and not forgetting the discrepincey of when a blade spins it takes on a whole new line, maybe point of a mill or a mill from the original shadow line, but for me numero uno is the eye and a pencil mark

[@kizzjd9578]

Anyone know how good this dust extraction is compared to a festool kapex? Im currently wanting a kapex due to dust extraction, accuracy and the 120mm cutting capacity but then this one has the cordless/AC advantage.

[@RoryTmusic]

Does the saw stand come with it in the uk? I’m trying to track down the same one but doesn’t seem to come with it out here

[@covcarpenter9158]

Im in the market for a new chopsaw. How does that saw compare in terms of quality to the likes of makita or dewalt ?? Iv not be that impressed with hitatchi stuff in the past. Just wondered if the had caught up the the big boys. Im considering the big flex volt dewalt and the makita 1019 in 36 volt too cheers

[@Mentorcase]

You should definitely get the dewalt or the markita, how else will you learn your lesson!

[@covcarpenter9158]

Mentorcase i dont need to learn a lesson lol i had a dewalt 717xps for 10 years but it was stolen so now i need a new one. I used a mates hitatchi a few years back a remember thinking it was like something you would get in the early learning centre lol just wondered if they had caught up to the serious tool brands yet because id quite like a cordless mitre saw.

[@Mentorcase]

That's right you keep telling yourself that!

[@covcarpenter9158]

Mentorcase i didnt ask you did i your obviously a twat

[@KuwaharaBMXRider]

There’s probably nothing between marital Dewalt or this, just avoid the diy superstore saws

[@DesignBuildTDE]

I cant find this saw anywhere! cant get any Hikoki stuff right now, 18ga nailers sold out, its crazy!

[@SkillBuilder]

A ship was stuck in the Suez canal and there are all kinds of things which got held up. Shit happens.

[@VeekAtanees8830]

Hi there. Great vids as always. What would you use to attach an item to a hollow door? I've tried a few ideas but no good. Thank you

[@drewt6235]

jonathan bolter how did that work out for ya? What were/are you trying to attach?

[@waynesmith9997]

Cordless I think is better but there is times that u need the power of corded but cordless is so much nicer to work with u don't need to be always looking for a outlet to plug ur cord in to

[@christophercrowle9753]

Where can you buy one of these? Only seem to find the 110 or 240 one.

[@berkshirekatie8069]

Hello robin and Roger, I was wondering could you do a skill build up podcast on the issue of pilfering tools and material. I have had issues with my staff pilfering tools off me. I would like your advice. Thank you

[@SkillBuilder]

Pilfering is a great word from the pilferer's perspective. Victimless crime they say.

[@abdouldmml]

Always liked the idea of a battery miter saw but now with sites going so heavy about dust you need a extractor too and then your talking a lot of batteries if that's cordless aswell

[@davida369]

Respect the vote.

[@kierancoles431]

Corded for me like dust extraction

[@carlchristianhaugen1863]

Is the saw still going strong ?

[@rogersnelling1368]

Hi Robin where did you buy the products from? Thanks in advanced

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Roger, I tend to use a couple of suppliers I like Fixings and Powertools in Redhill, Surrey and D M Tools in Twickenham, all the best Robin

[@henrymurphy5284]

Did it have the adjustment for trench cuts?

[@indigo50003]

Im in need of a compact mitre saw, which is cheapest for skirtingboard width?

[@captbill279]

NOt the cheapest but the Makita 7 1/4 brushless 36v is supposed to be amazing.

[@georgebailey4463]

Someone sponsored by hikoki lol

[@leetucker8605]

240v corded for me,all day long,cheaper in the long run against over priced batteries that last a few months with all there fancy "safe" circuits,my dewalt dw715 eats oak on a 45 degree 9"x3"s for breakfast

[@MTaylorElectricalServices]

You may have been asked before but what is the make of the ear defenders you use?

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Myles, the ear defenders are by MSA Sordin and they feature a FM radio for lonely days on the tools!

[@MTaylorElectricalServices]

@@ukconstruction thanks Robin, great videos on both skill builder and your channel.

[@keithmulhall4900]

Hows it stack up against the 36 volt makita?Anyone know?

[@gregorylondos534]

Hello Robin nice video, The battery looks suspiciously like in Milwaukee M 18. Can you elaborate. Greg

[@ukconstruction]

Hi Gregory, I have both systems so I will compare and let you know

[@richardmasters3571]

Corded!

[@markuslappalainen6847]

If cheap speed square says that 100 times more expensive saw is crooked i would not believe it. I would check it from another side or get a machinist square.

[@charliewilson3234]

Where does one buy one of these?

[@stoney268]

the Skill Builder is not using a Skill miter saw hmmmmm... Good thing I bought a Hikoki too lol

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Hokey cokey hikoki

[@khanhnguyenhoai6828]

Good...

[@gregdyar6451]

How much do they cost?

[@SouthpawDavey]

Love the saw respect the vote. Good man ;-) Well said mate.

[@blacklabeltattoos7485]

Corded for me...

[@davidbray6515]

I have to say rob the 240 version 8inch kikoki sliding mitre saw i have the quality is poor i dont know why and this is the second one i have had i must have just dropped on bad ones i have a old rexon mitre saw which is not the best make but the accuracy is much better than the hikoki sorry for the bad feedback rob just being honest

[@SkillBuilder]

Good to be honest. We encourage that and really welcome the feedback on these tools. We all learn a lot from it.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

For the DIYer, corded every time. For the workman, cordless. Lithium batteries dont like being left unused for long periods and that's more likely with a DIYer.

[@xxnickthegreekxx]

I don’t like that it slides back and forward so easy keep having to lock it looks annoying I’m gonna have to test it myself

[@climbjay]

Kapex 120EB 👌🏼 Would never use anything else :)

[@keithmulhall4900]

Ever had any issues with it?Looking to pull the trigger online tonight on one as I have seen a special offer.Bloke told me yesterday that they dont like being ran off a transformer unless its a large one.Apparantley the motor can give issues.

[@chippy3350]

Corded for me. Constant power......

[@ryanern18]

Hikokikai si suta morikoto

[@karlnorman2427]

Good saw but the Hikoki idiots made the mains adapter in 240v so not legal on a UK site. 4/8ah batteries they claim can be registered for a 5 year warranty, however you need a serial number to add them on the site. There are no serial numbers on Hikoki batteries so bit of a scam going on there. Many Hikoki 36v tools are almost identical to Makita 40v and even the cases snap together for stacking. Buy Makita.

[@icsx]

Dude has hearing protection on his neck and never uses it while using the saw. Thats odd.

[@seanjoys7360]

How tall are you mate

[@ukconstruction]

5ft 7inches

[@MakeWithMike]

Just subbed I make small commercial jobs I'll do videos one day a little more !

[@mick1gallagher]

This doesn't prove how accurate this saw is. make a picture frame and you'll soon find out how accurate it is

[@RETRO-CONSOLE-GAMER]

Cordless

[@scottnever8732]

who pays for all this? I went dewalt, can't afford every battery for every tool out there

[@KuwaharaBMXRider]

Is it Chinese ?

[@kobirelf97]

It's the new name for Hitachi

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Nice review but I don't reckon the saw at all, cheap plastics and way too bulky. Give me an Elu every time.

[@SkillBuilder]

It is ABS plastic which is what they use on car bumpers so it is made to bend under impact rather than crack.

[@jefvdb7290]

I bought this machine and i regret it. A lot It is near impossible to use the locked positions, the mechanism has too many plastic parts and because of this, too much play. It is not possible to cut straight in a notched lock position. Not good for fine and detailed work.

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks for the feedback. Robin tends to give every tool he tests a lot of praise.

[@Know3ody]

Same here!!! I've literally just got it and came to this video to find out a way to sort it out. Can't lock it in at certain degrees, the 90 degree isn't 90 it's 89 and it has 0.5 play so the only way to do a 90 is to have it unlocked. It's a piece of shite!

[@jefvdb7290]

@@Know3ody i went back to the shop where i bought it, they just said that i should have gotten a festool if i wanted precission cuts, price X3 and more. This hikoki should be better for the price it costs. If i wanted a 50€ machine from a local supermarket, then i would expect this quality, not from an 800€ machine I contacted hikoki directly, multiple times and in different ways, no reply I guess i will try to make an adjustable fine tuning mechanism to correct this. And NOT in plastic.

[@Know3ody]

​@@jefvdb7290 to be fair I take my comment back lol. I've calibrated the saw now. Tweeked wotht the bevel and also reseated the fence so it cuts true. I was just angry at the time of writing the message as to how bad it was out the box 😂 after an hour and a bit of tweeking I have no hassle with it now. Proce was okay too at £380 excluding vat.

[@Know3ody]

Ohh and it turns out the handle that locks in the mitre won't snap off (like it felt it would) if you are cutting outside of the set degrees. I really didn't want to force it down but then just thought f it I'm trying it and it worked no worries 😂

[@joeb578]

Bet you wouldn't want to be treated like Hikoki employee. So why feed into it. Oh it's only your wallet that counts. Outside of your zip code. They say the same about cheating.

[@petem9063]

Joe B what do you mean?