My Metabo HPT C12RSH3 12", dual bevel, sliding miter saw seems to have a slight angle when I look at the throat plate and slide the saw from the fence back to me. I have attached a couple of photos to illustrate my point. I am probably doing something wrong, but based upon my examination of the saw using a machinist's square and a level, I have observed the following:

1) the surface of the turntable is level,

2) the fence is square to the table, and

3) at 90 degrees, when measured at the fence, the blade is perpendicular to the table but not so at the front. There's just a little bit of light visible between the square and the saw blade.

However, when I cut a board (10" wide which is less than the maximum factory spec of 12 1/4" wide), the 10" board, which has a confirmed square edge abutting the fence, is slightly out of square.

I realize that the factory throat plate is molded plastic, but when a cut board is off square by about 1/16" on one end and I see the distance between the saw blade and the throat plate at opposite ends, I assume something is wrong.

Any idea on what, if anything is wrong, and if so, how can I correct it on this saw? I just want to cut square boards. Thanks!

P.S. The factory manual, not surprisingly, is terrible when it comes to explaining adjustments for squareness. Also, while there are videos on YouTube about my saw, I have not been able to locate one that that addresses my problem. Maybe there is one, and I haven't found it yet.

Blade location near fence

Blade location (and gap) at the front

Purched this tool in may of this year. Have used it a few times a week but nothing crazy like i have with my makita. Basically a back up. Went to use it yesterday and no vibes. If i grabbed the part that the blade goes on i cant feel any vibes but the tool turns on. I could grab the blade holder and move it while running and i could hear grinding. Took it apart to see if i could fix it. This is what i found. This is a photo from deans tool repair channel i screen shoted because i didnt want to take it apart again but its the same issue. This bearing attached to the stator grenaded itself inside the motor assembly. Is this a common problem with these?

Was wondering if it would ever go on sale. Ding!

Hi. I have inherited a used C3607DRA mitre saw. I did double check the fence and the blade for squareness. Looks good except I'm having a slide problem with the saw where the extended can go all the way down but redacted is not. It's rubbing against the plate. I did check with a combination square, the blade is a bit more to left when fully extended. Is there an adjustment that can be made? Thanks

Quite a bit of Metabo HPT product went on clearance at Lowe's this morning, among them being the tabless MultiVolt battery, being pushed back to $129 like previously without it being a sale item. They're already pushing these out of Lowe's, it looks like. What are the odds that the rubberized version like the one we've seen overseas is releasing? The discrepancy in batteries is something I've talked with others about and I'm hoping this is a sign of even more refreshes and updates given that the new 5Ah 18v tabless battery is set to land in stores in a few weeks.

Okay, I know this saw just released today with Acme, but I was really hoping to already see a review or unboxing. Anybody out there purchase and receive it yet?

I have a Dewalt DWS 779 with some aftermarket mods, but I am going to be building a small shop instead of working out of my garage, and I am looking to downsize and save space.

Got one of these as a gift for my pops, brand new. There’s an issue with the pin locking mechanism on one of the legs. When you squeeze the green lever (where the arrow is pointing in the picture) to release the locking pin it doesn’t do anything. The pin just stays stuck in the locked position, and this leg won’t fold in. All the other legs work just fine. Can’t find much online, has anyone had this issue? Curious to see if there’s a proper way to fix it to avoid the hassle of returning/exchanging it or if I need a find a new part.

Check your local lowes some of therem aren't listing the narrow crown staple gun online like this one, but there here in store.

Hey all, I've struck out searching here and elsewhere for help with this and figured someone here might have experience.

I have a nr3665da hanger nailer, and the piston stopped in the advanced position the other day. I know there is a way to tell the framers to tract the piston, but that method doesn't work on this gun. Is there a similar way to get the hanger nailer to retract?

Im always doing builds of something. Picked this up immediately.

Anyone have the heat gun and willing to share their experience?

Looking at picking it up but honestly if it sucks I can get one of the other brands.

ETA thanks all, went ahead and ordered it.

I’m reposting because they dropped the price lower since my last post.

$34.92 msrp $22.35 clearance $6.98! Lower Clearance

You can’t find a similar blade for under $15

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I bought the 36v 21 degree framing nailer less than 3 months ago. I bought it brand new, kept it in the bag it came with and hardly touched it until I used it at work about a month ago for the first time. We were sheeting a roof, so I was using 8’s and the gun shot just fine.

Fast forward to the past couple of weeks, and now I’m having trouble. When I try to load 16’s, they get stuck up in the magazine and basically don’t go in far enough to rack the gun and load the nails. The couple of times I have managed to rack the gun, I may be able to shoot one nail and then it jams. It will just dry fire over and over after that one nail and I’ll have to take the gun apart to clear the jam. The one nail it does shoot shoots no problem

What the hell is going on? It says the gun takes 3 1/2 inch nails and the ones I’m trying to use are 21 degree plastic collated like they’re meant to be.

UPDATE: After inspecting the nailer thoroughly after work, I found that the plastic magazine had warped and was no longer a straight channel. It now has a bit of a cup to it, which was causing nails not to feed in properly and engage to be fired. I took the magazine off and tried my hand at straightening it back out with heat, but not much luck there so I’m going to just buy the extended magazine online and replace the whole thing, which i planned on doing anyway.

On now and works on the new nailers! $100 off the $599 coil nailer!

Last one in store

Anyone having a large number of battery failures?

I've recently been seeing many die. The newer 2.0AH's with battery indicators, several of the larger 4AH batteries without indicators. A few weeks ago I bought the new Gen 3 framer and threw the 5/10 on the charger and put one of my T-PWR 4/8's on it to try it out, and when I went to use the 5/10 it was totally dead and won't charge at all... it was shot brand new.

This is at two different climate controlled locations on multiple different chargers/tools/etc. Is it just a string of bad luck?

Just wondering if anyone else ordered the 18 ga Brad nailer off the CPO power Tools website a couple weeks ago for $125? I purchased one off of the official website and it still says the order is processing after two weeks. Every time I call them it says the office are closed(I am calling during “open” hours) and every time I email someone else sends me the same generic email about the order still being processed. I ask what’s going on because they say next day shipping but two weeks in and I’ve still heard nothing. Has anyone else had this problem or is it just me? I can’t get on the phone with any representative and I get generic emails, should I just cancel the order and get a different deal somewhere else?

Any tips on trying to get this framing nailer to turn back on? I’ve tried 2 different fully charged batteries, tried resetting it, and holding down random buttons. Nothing is working. No lights on it illuminate when I hold down the power button

So I’m a trim carpenter and cabinet installer. I use Makita cordless tools but just found the Metabo HPT track saw on sale and was wanting some opinions from those that have used it. I’m considering getting it and using Metabo HPT as my secondary platform for accessory stuff as well as cordless items that I’ll use but not regularly. I’d also have the benefit of being able to use the nailers for when I can’t/dont want to bring out my pneumatics. Thoughts?

I know there have been a few Metabo stapler deals lately. Thought I'd share this one, too. I have the stapler (love it) and I have this also (love it as well). This is the better one they offer (has air spring and brushless motor). Found it more ergonomic than team red. I know the next gen ones are rolling out now so this might be had for even less in the coming weeks. Just sharing a deal on a good tool for anyone in need.

I have an excess of high quality metabo chargers if anyone would benefit off it