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Have you tried the dust extraction? Any good? I’m not expecting perfect, but removing enough dust to keep the blade happy and my nose from running.. I’m happy to clean up a bit afterwards.

Saw the same review, bought 2 and now also waiting for 2 more. I’m becoming a big fan of drill pro and hongdui. I hope they can grow and maintain quality.

Agreed. I thought I was making a mistake ordering from China, but I’m now in the market for 2 more. have you noticed though: package deals with 2 squares and 4 clamps work out more expensive than buying separates. I had hoped they’d come in a box with foam and be ‘self contained’ but no such...

I paid a lot of attention to what you all said and I always knew I’d update you. Ive managed to combine everyone’s thoughts too: by spending less and sticking with what I’ve got I have freed up about £100. I will keep that and wait to see what Lidl throws my way. I’m using Lidl as an...

I think a coat of white sounds perfect. Maybe even water it down and make it more of a white wash? Would pick up the light levels and help it look/feel clean.

Sorry. Had meant to add that. https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/refurbished-products-2851465-ocs-c/ That’s the refurbished (1year warranty) There’s also a ‘warehouse’ section with full warranty but a bit bashed around from warehouse operations...

Quick update - for those who are wondering which way I went: I discovered that Bosch sell refurbished products direct from their website. Refurbs come with a 1 year warranty instead of 3. that means i can get the GCM8SJL for £200 instead of £300 and I still have the assurance that it’ll be...

He Helps a lot. Thanks.

Tell me more. Which saw is it? How long has it lasted? Pros/cons? I recently saw a parkside one where the depth stop had broken and been replaced. But looking at second hand mitre saws it’s rare to see one from any manufacturer with all its restraining clamps. It’s something I specifically look...

Thanks. Their customer services put me on to kompernass. Can you buy direct from there? Have you done it before?

Yeah. that’s good to know. Thanks.

Yes! I thought that was me. I hadn’t explained it to myself yet but I’ve A) started using a strip of 3 cm high scrap as a guide instead of my speed square and B) started wanting to change/adapt the plate to make it thinner/flatter/more square somehow. I’m pretty sure the spin has an effect there...

Not entirely.. I’ve got a friend with a mum in Germany. I’m sure they’re still doing online orders. Many of my chosen items are online specials in Germany - not in the stores anyway, so his mum was kind of my best hope anyway. I don’t like making decisions quickly though.. that’s why i haven’t...

Yeah. My problem is I’ve got the older circular saw. I’ve seen those new ones and like the look of them - dust collection-wise. I dream of faffing a bit and then having even a 50% reduction in dust. The ‘multi cut’ feature of evolution - (where the saw/blade combo can cut metal and wood) is...

Yes. The evolution mitre saws are obvs on my list, but as the owner of one of their circular saws I’ve gone off evolution tbh. The dust collection on the jigsaw is appalling - my vacuum just makes a blocked noise - the circular saw just has an oval shaped dust-spitter.. no chance of adapting it...

Until i had my head turned by parkside prices I had been thinking this is where I’d go. I have heard very different things about the Lidl batteries.. do ryobi do 3 year warranties?

I’ll be honest the impending end of free movement is motivating me! As I understand it I can get this all done with zero tax implications before dec31st. I just can’t get lidl to sell it direct. And the items are all on sale now.. it’s a lot of boxes for sure - that could end up being...

I’ve recently taken stock of my tools and decided I need to change/update. I don’t have much as I’m just starting out: Evolution circular saw (corded) Evolution jigsaw (corded) Worx hammer drill/driver (cordless) Parkside router (1200w) I want to buy a mitre saw and the parkside saws are high...

I got there in the end. As a complete novice it was an interesting journey, but I had all your advice in mind as I did the job and I’m happy enough with the result. For now. quick recap: I emptied out my shed(s) with the aim of creating a ‘workshop’ shed and a ‘storage’ shed. I found the back...

That’s both a good idea and one that’s possible for me because I’ve already got a long piece of guttering in the garden. Was tempted (by the wife) to take it to the tip recently, but I think I can get it to take water away from the back of the shed. Today was slower than expected, but I can see...