Who's got a Dewalt DW712 as I need a favour....

uncle buck · Post by **uncle buck** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:51 am

Wood Magnet wrote: typical geordie always thinking about pis

uncle buck · Post by **uncle buck** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:28 pm

Ok here we go...here's a few pics of the laser flange that is fitted to the Metabo KGS255 plus....

Laser in place

Laser front

Laser rear

Arbour...this only projects out approx 3-4mm

Laser without bolt...as you can see the arbour could come through the laser quite a way further....approx 6mm

Bolt (left hand thread)

I think from the dimensions that have been given in this thread it's quite likely that the Metabo laser would fit onto the Dewalt....obviously it would be great if a laser could be tried on to confirm this 100%.

The Metabo laser is available as a spare part, it is part #46 & is available from:
http://www.powertoolspares.com/metabo-s ... es-254.php

Cheers.

tango · Post by **tango** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:05 pm

Looking at your first pic and this pic it worries me with space...

I don't think theres enough room?

Let us know when you get a DW712

uncle buck · Post by **uncle buck** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:44 am

Hi,
sorry for the delay in posting back...

Yeah that does look like the space is tight, I think the laser would have to be tried onto the saw to make sure it would fit.

Regards.

sparkydude · Post by **sparkydude** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:09 am

Hi uncle buck, why worry about using an aftermarket replacemnt from another saw, why not buy one of the irwin ones specially designed for the saw, i bought one from america last year and it is great, fits in same place as the metabo one and comes with washers to make it fit most saws

Heres a link to the one i have, i know its from america, but gives you the idea and the part number to search more

http://bicsuperstore.com/Miter-Saw-Lase ... 9XYN4M.htm

Nick

uncle buck · Post by **uncle buck** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:32 am

sparkydude,
excellent that's just the job.

So if anyone wants a laser of their 712 you know what to do.

Regards.

Tryanything · Post by **Tryanything** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:27 am

Is it powered by battery

The reason being l got one of those a couple of years ago from across the
pond and it was great, then l found out why it came with 3 batteries and
that type of battery is not cheap

Anyway l thought they were such a good idea l gave the company a call
to discuss the posibility of being a distributer for them in the UK

This is when i found out that they were trying to develope one without the
need for batteries and also that some guy in the UK was already selling
them on fleabay