Arbortech AS170 allsaw are they any good?

[RobinBHM]

Has anybody used one of these?

Ive read some reviews that say they are brilliant and others that say they cant cut through anything but soft masonry. Also the replacement blades are very expensive.

Cheers Robin

 

[Homers double]

I hired one 2 weeks ago, I needed to cut out 2 door openings, cutting the interior block work was really hot knife through butter time. The brickwork on the other hand was impossible, I ended up chain drilling both sides then used the Allsaw which was easier. I wouldn't recommend it at all, the hire one even had brand new blades fitted.
Thank god I've got my big grinder back from repair,

 

[Homers double]

I hired one 2 weeks ago, I needed to cut out 2 door openings, cutting the interior block work was really hot knife through butter time. The brickwork on the other hand was impossible, I ended up chain drilling both sides then used the Allsaw which was easier. I wouldn't recommend it at all, the hire one even had brand new blades fitted.
Thank god I've got my big grinder back from repair,