For all 10MW Plus members
In this one I take a first look at the new cordless plunge saw from UK retailer Rutlands - the first budget or entry-level plunge saw available here in Britain. I know right? Hard to believe…
Full specification on the Rutlands plunge saw here - https://www.rutlands.com/products/cordless-plunge-saw-with-guide-rail
Watch the Hand-i-Craft Rutlands mitre saw review here - https://youtu.be/adg5sR8f4oM
Diect link - https://youtu.be/tf_P_4TJbj8
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Table of Contents:
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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Overview
01:12 What price a budget tool?
01:41 Similarities
02:23 Details, batteries & weight, rail
04:08 Splinterguard trim
04:48 18mm Birch ply cut
05:18 50mm Cherry rip cut
06:11 Likes
06:47 Dislikes - battery woes
08:12 Dislikes - white label woes
09:16 Costly alternatives?
10:03 Rutlands accessories
10:55 Conclusion
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A suggestion to Peter, even though you are very experienced track saw user. ☀️
Try pushing the saw with your left-hand down the track. Index finger is extended outwards to the end of the track. Also, hook the vac hose onto your left elbow — as you’ve done on the crosscut station at times. With those few techniques, it’s an easy procedure for a right-handed person.
You will find it is much easier to walk along the track in a smoother manner.
The absence of a Riving Knife gives me pause. I cut both sheet goods and hardwoods with the Festool TSC 55 track saw (with the 2.2mm kerf). The Riving Knife gives me great assurance, especially when ripping A…
Solid, objective assesment and I agree with everything you mentioned. With the Milwuakee on sale this weekend I'd go for that one if I needed a cordless saw.
Impressed that at lease Rutlands will refund you £100!
Right now it's down to £195!
At that price it's definitely a bargain
Eh, it's more expensive than a corded Makita. So not a budget tool in my view. Even if one is cordless.
Speed selection can be useful, so it's a step-up from the budget offerings.
And the non-existent battery platform.
For breaking down sheet goods, a cheap cordless circular saw should be enough imo. You would rough cut it in a parking lot anyways. Or have it cut to size at the store.
So totally agree with your verdict.
A verry odd question from me ...... again....
Are the batteries actually lighter than an equivalent Festool for example?
The cells inside are generic and the lower the weight the smaller the capacity.
As the battery is obviously white goods do they match up with any of the others that are on the market here?
The price for two spares is way over the top IMHO. For a Chinese generic I would be expecting a price of around two for £50.
Thanks again Peter for an informative analysis.