I am very happy to introduce the Skil 3120 Compound Miter Saw...
will be running it in its paces the next few days. will put it to the test and will give you a review for you to decide.
from the Skil site:
• Carry handle for easy transportation
• Aluminium die-casted upper guard provides extra robustness and durability
• Effective dust bag minimizes airborne particles
• Comfortable knob for easy bevel adjustment
• Adjustable stainless steel mitre detent plate with 9 positive thumb actuated stops for quick mitre adjustment
• Horizontal handle with soft, vibration reducing grip adds comfort and control
• Powerful 1800 Watt motor with 4,500 rpm especially designed for aluminium cutting
• Well-engineered torsion spring for cutting with minimum efforts
• Solid and stable aluminium die-casted base provides stability while cutting
• Clear and highly visible mitre scale for accurate cutting adjustment
Standard Equipment
• Dust Bag
• Wrench
• Extension legs
• Clamp
Specifications
Input power 1800 Watts
No load speed 4,500 rpm
Disc diameter 254 mm
Arbor size 25.4 mm
Material of upper guard, base and gear housing Aluminium (die-cast)
Soft grip Yes
Spindle lock Yes
Mitre cutting adjust/position Detent
Dust extraction w/adaptor Yes
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hmmm Bosch philippines should have us review MORE tools simultaneaously... *hint hint* (have the other members review too HAHAHA)
But i must admit Timber is the most qualified
This would be very interesting for those of us who hasnt gotten a CMS yet since Skil power tool price point is quite inviting.
Bosch (Golden if you are reading this) may also try to cost skil table saws since they are 1/3 the price of bosch ts 4100 in the states. So as to compete with Jet jts10 directly
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idea on the price timber? and from where? thanks
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idea on the price timber? and from where? thanks
I was told it cost Php8.7K without the blade. but I was also told if you are a registered member of pinoyhandyman, he will offer it for free...
just make sure to pm me so I can advise him in advance...
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i was told it cost php8.7k without the blade. But i was also told if you are a registered member of pinoyhandyman, he will offer it for free...
Just make sure to pm me so i can advise him in advance...
nice!!!!!!
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Bosch (Golden if you are reading this) may also try to cost skil table saws since they are 1/3 the price of bosch ts 4100 in the states. So as to compete with Jet jts10 directly
I definitely agree and hopefully it performs good as well.
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I was told it cost Php8.7K without the blade. but I was also told if you are a registered member of pinoyhandyman, he will offer it for free...
just make sure to pm me so I can advise him in advance...
totoo? free yung CMS or yung blade. 🙂
8.7 sound pretty good considering my yellow cms costs more than twice that in retail
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Me! me! me! I like cheap things especially those that cost ZERO :). Just kidding.
P8.7k sounds like an affordable price.
Is the horizontal angle lock bar metal or plastic? How well does it lock? Is there any play? These are the first things you can judge a CMS on.
Skil is a Taiwanese brand?
The power head looks similar to the Ryobi I just got.
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totoo? free yung CMS or yung blade. 🙂
8.7 sound pretty good considering my yellow cms costs more than twice that in retail
hehehe, before people starts pm'ing me for a free tool, will clarify... Free blade to any pinoyhandyman member who purchases a Skil CMS. the Skil CMS sells for 8.7K pesos WITHOUT a blade kasi... so if you intend to buy one, pm me so I can coordinate with Bosch a free blade for it... Just make sure you PM me before you buy...
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hehehe, akala ko talga libre ung cms, kaya napa-pm kagad ako. . .
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skil is a US brand i f i remember correctly , that Bosch acquired, but i dont know if they oem from taiwan though
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let me start with pictures....
the table... with 9 positive thumb actuated stops for quick mitre adjustment...
test cut with at zero stop or 90 degrees... not using any special tool or tri-square, just cut a square piece and turn the cut around and it should fit well and straight will give you a square cut...
this is an out of the box cut(well wala palang box)... perfect!
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the saw I got is equipped with a Bosch Optiline Wood 10" 60 tooth carbide tipped blade.
which cuts very well (I am very pleased) across the grain and along the grain on plywood and hardwood. but excellent on cross grain cuts which it is designed for. runs without any hint of a wobble, I even tried to shift the blade sideways with my fingers... nada, no play from the arbor (impressive for a tool of this price)
maximum cut at the base plate is 5 5/8" and more when raised a bit higher....
trying to make an angled(45 degrees) cut, once again, it gave me a correct tight angle...
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Thats pretty damn good out of the box
I had to calibrate my cms quite painstakingly
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the 3120 CMS is made in China(where everything else is made anyway)...
the fence is built with ruler markings that make not so critical cuts a breeze.
without a manual, I first wondered what this was for. well it is the wrench for adjusting the 90 degree miter stop, less chance of loosing it when you need it..
the cover which is made of die cast aluminum is built robustly than nec which I believe adds to durability...
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