reikimaster

Anyone used any Kobalt power tools? I've seen their compressors, but haven't seen the sliding miter saw before. 10" sliding miter saw with laser is $199 at Lowes ... I just have no idea how they compare.

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Drugstore Cowboy

Can't say anything about their saws.
But since no one else has chimed in yet --
The only Kobalt tool I have is their tiny little Lithium rechargeable screwdriver.
I used it to remove and replace the adjustment bolts in about 30 computer tables and it kept right on ticking ---
It has also been stored unused in a drawer for a month without any noticeable loss in charge.
SO -- for whatever its worth --- their rechargeable stuff seems to perform as advertised.

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Noddy

I've had my eye on that saw as well.
Intersted in hearing anyone elses input.
TIA.

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Noddy

reikimaster

Noddy,

The Kobalt looks an awful lot like this Craftsman one.

Replace the red in that picture with blue and it looks like the Kobalt. The Craftsman one is getting some bad reviews... like... the handle breaks off when they pick it up, not cutting square reliably, adjusting knobs breaking off... stuff like that. Other people saying it's a great saw...

...===*** reikimaster scratches his head ***===...

I'm just not sure.

Hamlin

When in doubt, go with your gut instincts.

This is why I, for certain tools will stick with certain brand names, names of which I know and trust. But, this is MHO.

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jjciesla

I've been using Kobalt hand tools for a while and they hold up well. Hass anyone found any reviews on their power tools?
Jim

larryg

I've not had any experience with the Kobalt saw, but after I retired I worked for 5 years with my son. He has a trim business and does high end houses. We tried several different kinds of saws during that time, but always came back to the DeWalt. I've had several of their hand tools and they work OK, but their miter saws are very dependable, though a little pricey. I have two in my shop now, a 12 in double bevel and a 12 in sliding miter. The sliding saw is about 10 years old and has been rebuilt once. We used it to do stair treads and it got enough use in four years to compare to 10 or 15 in a normal shop. Just thought it might help.
larryg

jer760

I'll throw my support to Bosch in this cat. I have a 3915 10" slider that easily blows away to two "lower end" ones that preceeded it. It was bang on out of the box and reasonably priced for the average hobbiest to own.

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Jer

Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!

Wood Assassin

I bought the Kobalt saw from Lowes a week ago to miter 7" Crown on cabinet tops.
That was the sole purpose for the purchase. I knew I would not be using it much after that so it was a no brainer rather than paying the higher prices for other saws.
Worked great right out of the box, miters were right on and needed no adjustments.
Slider worked great. Laser was a little light outdoors, but I don't use it.
Very satisfied for the price!

DCVII

Yes Im new to this group but wanted to reply to the Kobalt 10 inch sliding compound miter saw question. I bought one from Lowes (Clarksville TN) about a month ago. Used it to put down 28 boxes of Lowes Derby Oak laminate flooring. The saw worked great. Every angle came out perfect even some I didnt measure so well. The quarter round was cut without a problem. Im very happy with the saw. The laser really helps lining up things especially for very close cuts. The only complaint is with the so called dust collector. It really does not collect anything. Hopes this helps.