I have been a METABO user since 1996. As long as I can remember they have always been German made but recently they too have been bitten by the China bug. With this in mind I decided I would start collecting as much German made tools of this brand as much as I can. I will post as much as I can of their tool features and distinct quality. I will try to post them in action if I can or if time permits. So heres a glimpse of my start up stash/loot...
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First item in my line up, the Metabo Ho 0882 800 watt Power planer...
Comes with the usual accessories like, depth stop guide, rabbet stop, manual, etc.
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The blade of this planer is Tungsten Carbide and it is reversible so you can expect more from it than your usual HSS blades. Life expectancy is longer too.
and the stickers says...
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Let's try to get a view of it on both sides...
Kabila naman...
Medyo bad boy ang dating.:D
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A much closer look gives you an idea of Metabo's safety standard for most of their power tools. A push lock switch that has to be pressed before you can pull the trigger of the tool.
It also has chip ejection ports on both sides of w/c you can attach a Vacuum dust port.
Heres the dust/chip extraction port attached on one side.
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A front view of the Rabbet depth stop and the Plane depth adjustment.
Under side view of the tool.
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The base has a V groove channel that you may use to run edge chamfers.
Heres a view of the base showing the blade holder assembly...
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Craftsmen sometimes have a habit of dragging the planer backwards to extend their forward stroke damaging the blade and the cutter head in the process. Metabo incorporated a Cutter head protection in their planer to cure this habit.
A closer view...
If I may quote Timber's words..."Another habit it cures is laying down a powered planer. The heel lifts it just enough that the blade doesn't touch the piece until it powers down. Good tools often have this safety features".
I'll try to post some pics of the planer in action in the coming days. Keep you posted soon.:)
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Next tool on the spot...SRE-4351 sheet sander
Some interesting features:
1. Powerful sander for professional processing of surfaces. Fine finishing of wood, intermediate
grinding of lacquer and paintwork, smoothing of gypsum boards and much more
2. Low-vibration oscillating system with paired angular ball bearing for smooth running and
excellent grinding results without grinding marks and grooves
3. Universal clamping system for the use of sanding papers with or without Velcro, as well as
grinding media up to a thickness of 10 mm
4. Ball bearing with multiple sealing and tear-proof rubber sleeve protects the machine against
aggressive wood and mineral dusts
5. Easily removable handle with vibration damping for flexible and comfortable grip in every
working position; suitable for grinding near edges
6. TurboBoost switch: allows additional power reserves to be employed for achieving maximum
removal
7. Variospeed (V) electronics for infinitely variable change of orbit frequency
8. Durable hard grinding plate made from polyurethane with lateral extraction channels for clean
working
9. Dust extraction unit with Intec filter system, multiple cleaning
Here are it's Technical specs:
Base plate - 112 x 230 mm
Orbital frequency in idle - 8.400 - 22.000 /min
Rated input power - 350 W
Output power - 180 W
Orbital frequency at rated load - 17.000 /min
Swing diameter - 2,2 mm
Weight (without power cable) - 2,7 kg
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A marvelous piece of a tool. It weighs just right and the vibration transfer to the operator isn't bad at all. This unit sands smoothly w/o any swirl marks on the work piece. I think the use of Metabo sheets helped a lot with the smooth and clean results of this tool. Mind you, the consumables aren't that expensive either nor the accessories. You can get a hole puncher for around 1k and use any brand of sand paper you want so you can still take advantage of the INTEC dust collection system even if you don't use a velcro type sheet.
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The sticker says...
So does the body...
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Metabo being a stickler for safety, has the push lock switching trigger on this tool much like it's brothers.
The Handle has a rubber grip liner that helps reduce vibration and stabilizes the grip of the operator.
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WOW, very nice stash of macho Metabo tools there bro willyF. :clap::2thumbsup::drool::jawdrop:
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Salamat Kapatid na Rosy. Tingnan nyo nang husto habang maginoo pa ang hitsura. Next month mga gusgusin na yan.:D
Medyo butas ang bulsa pero I was able to arrange a discount deal for our members here and at the brother site. Here are the discounts the dealer, Mach Tools, Inc., has arranged for us:
Unit/machines - less 20%
Accessories - 10%
Spare parts - 10%
Repair service is free.
Mach Tools, Inc.'s address is at 189 DelMonte Ave. Barangay Manreza, Q.C.
They are at the right side fronting PSBank after the intersection of Banawe going to A. Bonifacio Ave.
Some items that are found in catalogues via online may be ordered as per request. Shipping may vary from 3 weeks by air to as much as 90 days by cargo.
You may use credit cards for your purchases. I hope this can help those who have interest in getting these German made tools locally.
BTW, pls. mention our Group and/or my name to any of their staff so you may avail of the said discounts. Happy hunting!:)
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I hate you.
Please die.
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