OMGA Miter Saw

[BarryL]

Anybody have any knowledge of or experience with these brand miter saws?  They are even more expensive than the Kapex....just was wondering what the buzz is about them for how expensive they are.  This model - MODEL # MEC-300-ST  - is around 13-1500.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I thought they were all stationary chop saws for the shop.  Oh and by the way the one I have used is sweet.

 

[BarryL]

I am asking because I am looking at a "used once" 12" OMGA for 300.00....just wondering if it is worth purchasing...I do have a LS1212 Makita....I am just wondering if there is something I am missing here....or am I looking at a hell of a deal with a 300.00 OMGA saw??

 

[sw1211]

Without any knowledge of this saw, sounds like a heck of a deal.  If it includes any accessories it would be even better.  Table extensions go for $500, dust collecting cabinet $700.  Shipping weight is 115 lbs, that might be a consideration if it'll be used on site.  Cross cut capacity at 90 degrees is only 5 1/8" with a 12" blade, 3.75" at 45 degrees.

 

[BarryL]

Thanks steve...the usual drill here....I don't "need" this saw...bt for 300...might be a deal...but there is 300 towards something green too....hmmmm

 

[greg mann]

IIRC, they have cast iron bases and tables. Definitely industrial grade stuff. Sounds like a good deal if you have a use for a stationary unit.

 

[Bill in seattle]

These are serious heavy duty saws meant to run all day long everyday. I had one in a cabinet shop and I don't ever remember having to adjust it. Just change blades.
They have great dust collection with a 3'' port on back. They cut all types of material good. We even put abrasive blades in and did light ferrous material thou it scarred a few places from sparks. The belt drive is the most common vrs direct drive. Seems to have much more torque. They cut 4-6'' inch stock well. they are not compound saws just strait miter.

The drawback is they are not meant to be portable. and they are really heavy, good for a stationary machine, not your back lugging it around.
The accessories are good and meant for production.
300 dollars is a great deal, Ours was over a grand many years ago.

 

[nickao]

http://www.omgainc.com/productfamily_detail.php?cid=2&sub_id=0&pid=9

The T 55 is so quiet with a great induction motor. I may go with one of these I love my Milwaukee, but it is still quite loud.

or one of these a 300 MEC 2.2 hp Induction motor, hot dam!

http://www.omgainc.com/productfamily_detail.php?cid=2&sub_id=0&pid=10

The only issue with these saws is they are truly chop saws and do not have a very good cross cut capacity. Only 5" - 6 3/4".

77 to 255 lbs that's what I like!

 

[mastercabman]

You need to check the voltage,it could also be a 3 phase motor.
You don't plug them in,you have to  hard wire it.
Very good saw for a shop,not really designed to go to job site.

 

[norwegian wood]

they are offered in single phase or three pahse

 

[tvogel400]

Barry

I've had one in the last two shops I've worked at. They are solid machines with really good grunt and seriously solid repeatability, I can't recommend it enough.

It is a stationary machine though and only a stick cutter, but it does that very well. I would look in to the switches also the first one I worked one had a

dead-man and it drove me batty when cutting parts for 80 doors- The one I work with now stays on.

If you need solid stick cutter you can't beat it-IMHO

T-bone

 

[BarryL]

Thanks guys for replying on this saw....I imagine it was a decent deal...I passed on it because I did not really have the room ...I was seriously considering it though based on what a good deal it was price wise.