New Metabo Sliding compound mitre saw

[neeleman]

In Europe Metabo has released a new Sliding Compound Mitre Saw: KGSV 72 Xact SYM.
It's a mix (copy) of the Kapex and Symmetric (NAINA).
Looks very nice to me. Have a look at the video and you'll understand.
I think Metabo recently is designing some good stuff.
Maybe it will be my second supplier of (battery powered) tools.

 

[waho6o9]

Impressive 

 

[Nigel]

  The Kapex is dead......

 

[Holmz]

If it is as good as my drill, then it should be great.

 

[Davej]

Looks very good. Might have to sell my 254 plus and buy this

 

[bobfog]

Looks very nice! Price dependent, could be a massive competitor/solution to the Kapex.

 

[Davej]

it could be the holy grail of scms.

 

[overanalyze]

That is pretty cool. I wonder if this will land in the U.S.

 

[Lemwise]

Metabo isn't really thought of as pro gear in The Netherlands and when I need a tool it certainly isn't a brand that I would consider. For some reason it has a very distinct DIY image. This saw however looks very nice indeed.

 

[AlexThePalex]

That looks like a very nice saw. But what a blatant copy of the Kapex and the Symmetric. Not that I'm against copying, not at all, it will only lead to more innovation, but they should send Festool a fruit basket or a gift certificate or something like that .....

 

[tms0425]

Very impressive, if it has durability to match. May be time to sell my Kapex while it still runs [unsure]

Any idea on the price point?

 

[mastercabman]

40 lbs?  Yeah I want it!!!!!

 

[Holmz]

That looks like a very nice saw. But what a blatant copy of the Kapex and the Symmetric. Not that I'm against copying, not at all, it will only lead to more innovation, but they should send Festool a fruit basket or a gift certificate or something like that .....

Hopefully they left out the motor failure mode.

 

[Stephen B]

Metabo isn't really thought of as pro gear in The Netherlands and when I need a tool it certainly isn't a brand that I would consider. For some reason it has a very distinct DIY image. This saw however looks very nice indeed.

Don't know where you get this idea, because it isn't true at all. Metabo is well respected as a pro brand here.

And Metabo certainly is generally considered Pro down here too. You do not find it in the Big chain Hardware Stores frequented by DIYs here.

Re this new Metabo Saw, so far I am very impressed, except the fence casting (or is it stamped)  to me looks thinner than I would have expected. Also, is this saw Chinese or German built? Metabo have their own manufacturing plants both in Germany and China.

 

[Lemwise]

Calm down guys, no need to get offended. Let me put it this way, in my line of work it isn't considered a pro brand.

 

[bobfog]

Calm down guys, no need to get offended. Let me put it this way, in my line of work it isn't considered a pro brand.

What line of work are you in? Metabo are professional power tools by any measure, ergo if they're not considered pro quality in your line of work, your line of work must not require professional power tools!

 

[ajones]

Calm down guys, no need to get offended. Let me put it this way, in my line of work it isn't considered a pro brand.

I  don't think are a pro brand in the uk. they used to sell rebadged lurem before they went bust but I don't know what they made themselves if anything

things do seem to have changed, maybe some new cash has been injected

 

[rizzoa13]

That is such rediculously perfect timing. Im going to look into importing that thing right now.

 

[Lemwise]

What line of work are you in? Metabo are professional power tools by any measure, ergo if they're not considered pro quality in your line of work, your line of work must not require professional power tools!

I'm a joiner and I've worked on shipyards for the past 16 years. I work with wood and power tools every single day. Pro enough for you?

 

[Stephen B]

Those wondering about the history, size and background of Metabo may wish to read -http://www.metabo.com.au/History.31121.0.html