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    Securing a tracksaw rail to bench dogs

    The Sauter stanless steel bench dogs with the magnet inserted into my makita tracksaw rail works really well for me. Very quick to remove/replace the rail with no snagging etc.
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    Remote control plug

    @mock did you ever get a working solution to remote power on/off? Cheers, Scott
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    Garage roof quote

    Just paid £2k for new Firestone roof on a single detached garage. 18mm OSB laid over existing plywood after removing felt. New PVC facias and guttering. Done in a day.
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    Lidl (Parkside) Pillar Drill.

    I bought one last year but wasn't expecting much. It's been more useful than I anticipated and will do the job until I migrate to a larger floor standing unit. I recommend buying some bicycle seat clamp quick release skewers to quickly adjust the vice clamp thing though.
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    I have bought the Metabo KGS254M and will get it out of the box tomorrow for a spin! Thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated. Cheers, Scott
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    Thanks for your reply Terry. I have clocked up a reasonable amount of time on youtube but not thought about searching for tuning. Cheers.
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    I've watched a few youtube videos of the Makita and it seems impressive which it was another brand on my list.
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    Thanks - been lurking for a while.. Which model Makita do you have Mike? Cheers, Scott
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    Black Friday it dropped to £189 on FFX and I was very tempted. Cheapest I've seen is £209 now. Maybe some post Christmas sales it will drop again.
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    Thanks Steve. From what I've read many saws may need adjustment on delivery as they aren't always perfect out of the box. I've read lots of good things about the Metabo hence it being on my short list. Makita and DeWalt are the other makes I'm considering but price is higher for both in similar...
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    Compound Sliding Mitre Saw for DIY/Hobbiest

    Hi, I've been doing loads of research on Mitre Saws but struggling to find the sweet spot is for my needs. I'm primarily into wood working with hand tools but want a Mitre Saw as hand-sawing stock getting a bit dull and I'm not a purist! I only work on weekends and want something fairly...
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