ENTRY LEVEL EXAKT SAW

EC- 310N

now  comes with 3 blades

 HSS 60, 18TCT, and G50

Use the link opposite for the genuine article, there are cheaper deals but you will get an old model and different blades

 There are a lot of refurbished saws for sale and old models with only the cheap HSS blades

Ideal for general use by DiYers and trades for laminate floors and other sheet materials

It can cut tiles but I don't recommend it for anything but small cuts and dust extraction is 100% required.

GET THE LATEST  EXAKT SAW

EC- 320 - New Ergonomics - Easier to use - Better case & blades

Better Dust Extraction and Case

 Comes with 3 blades , HSS60,  18TCT and G50 for Ceramics (small jobs)

also included a pipe cutting attachment

Ideal for general use by DiYers and trades for laminate floors and other sheet materials

Weight of tool 1.2kg

EXAKT EC-310 N  (new model)

11- 12mm depth of cut

Guide price £75  plus delivery (free with link below)

This is a great deal as it includes the very expensive G50 diamond blade for ceramics!

You also get the 18TCT,HSS 60 and Pipe cutting attachment!

This is also a brand new kit , anything you see cheaper than this will be a graded refurbished product

Same deal £89 from JML!

If the link above is less buy now as this price wont last.

Or Buy the Latest Exakt EC-320 saw

Much easier to use than the 310 and even the professional PS 150!

Comes with 3 blades, HSS 60, 18TCT and G50

 entry level EC-310GL model approx  £75

includes dust extraction hose and 2 blades HSS30 and HSS44

(for wood and laminate)

This is the basic entry level kit with 2 blades only

I recommend as a minimum buying a kit that includes the superior 18TCT blade.

My special recommendation opposite includes the 18TCT and G50 diamond blade

Also as these saws are sold by home shopping channels and large retailers there are a lot of returned "refurbished" graded ones about.

The level of refurbishment and warranty can be appalling so keep this in mind if you see one that seems too cheap!

As Fredshed is a website for the latest and best I only sell the PS-150 professional model and blades directly and my saws are new and direct from the factory.

If you want an EC-310 please use my link opposite to get the best deal.

old model EC310 GL shown with 2 blades only

* safety update

Despite being one of the safest powertools around, EU regulations have dictated that a secondary blade guard lock be fitted to all Exakt saws

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This has made the Exakt Precision tool harder to use and some users with arthritis have reported to me that the only way they could use the tool safely was to remove this small catch by undoing the screw that holds it on. I am NOT advising anyone to do this but am answering a common question about this tool.

It also raises the issue of how some of the new safety regulations prevent elderly and disabled people from using many products.

If you happen to have smaller size hands or arthritis then the new EC320 model will be easier to use as it has a smaller girth.

Exakt EC310 Accessories

Pipe Cutting Guard & Edge Guide

(now discontinued)

As the Exakt precision saw is so accurate and easy to keep in a straight line I can't see much use for the guard with fence. The pipe cutting attachment is great for plumbers or anyone cutting a lot of pipe, and comes as standard with the latest EC310 and PS-150 models.

The Edge Guide is not really needed as the tool is very easy to use in a straight line.

Exakt Repairs under Warranty

Exakt saws come with a 12 month warranty and if there is a problem with your saw it will be repaired or replaced.

Most problems occur when the saw is new and are usually small factory induced errors.

The one exception to this and the most common cause of failure of the saw in use is when it has been used without dust extraction.

Using an Exakt saw without dust extraction will void the warranty and will likely cause the saw to overheat. This is more likely to happen when cutting tiles or masonry as the diamond blade produces very fine dust.

Exakt repair technicians in Scotland can tell if a saw has been used this way and will not repair the saw under warranty.

They will dispose of it for you and provide technical evidence of the damage if you require it.

Fitting a vacuum cleaner pipe to your saw does make it more cumbersome to use and it is tempting to do without it if you are in a hurry.

This is like driving a car with no engine oil, it will run for while but you know it cant last!"

Exakt Repairs for saws out of warranty

Exakt offer a superb fixed cost repair if you send your saw to them.

They will repair or replace your saw for £18.50 which includes sending it back to you!  Here is a recent letter from one of my happy readers who used this service on a EC 310 saw

Hi Fred
 
I've been meaning to drop you a quick note for a while, as I sent my Exakt saw for repair to the address you gave me.  What an excellent service!  I posted the saw on Saturday, and received it back by the following Thursday.  I paid a flat charge of £18.50 and received what I think was a reconditioned saw - complete with a new blade!  Exakt paid the return postage and I was highly delighted.  Thanks for your help with this - really appreciated - perhaps you can give them a plug on your site for fast and excellent repair service. 
Best wishes.
 
Glynn , October 2010

 

Multi Purpose Circular saw with dust collection

This new design of circular saw has built in dust and debris collection to cut down the mess and discomfort of working with these potentially scary tools.

The new rage circular saw has a number of innovative features that make it easier and safer to use than standard circular saws.

The rage blade can cut through wood and metal so will not jump out of your hands if you hit a nail in some wood.

A diamond tipped blade is also available for cutting concrete and masonry.

The saw is available in 240v or 110v for site work

(240v or 110v - for site work) - use link below to compare prices

 special offer! use link below

 Buy 240v Evolution Rage with free diamond blade

 special offer - use link directly below

 Buy 240v Evolution Rage with free diamond blade

My master builders (Fred &Barney) have been testing the Evolution rage saw whilst working at the the shed. They were uncharacteristically impressed with it and particularly like the dust collection feature.

Tim the plumber also used it to cut channels in a concrete floor for pipe work. (see image page right) The saw made easy work of this job and created significantly less dust than an angle grinder.

The Evolution Rage saw has one minor drawback in that the rotating blade cover cannot be easily retracted for angled plunge cuts. This is a trade off from having the dust collection box but is  small price to pay for having that excellent feature.

The saw retails for £99 with replacement blades at £20.

Evolution also make a range of larger chops saws.

more details on the evolution rage circular saws and blades

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SMALL CHOPSAW VERSION

 check price and spec of the new Rage 4 lightweight chopsaw

This little vacuum cleaner can be used like any other vacuum but also has a power take off socket so you can use it as an extension for any powertools that make dust.

When you turn on the tool, the vacuum comes on automatically, which saves you running 2 cables and saves you time switching them both on and off.

This vacuum was designed for use with the Exakt precision saw and uses paper bags and a Hepa filter. It replaces a similar Exakt PV600 model that did not have Hepa filtration.

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Whilst the Exakt saw must be used with a vacuum for anything other than very small cuts you dont need to have a special power take off vacuum

A British made Henry Vacuum cleaner is suitable and fits the Exakt connector well.

Standard -               Hepa-                  wet-n-dry                      - animal hair

Earlex Power Take Off Vacuum

This is similar to the Exakt power take off vacuum but can work without bags and also handle liquids.

It is a fair bit larger than the Exakt vacuum but has wheels for easy movement and a powerful 1400W motor. It is an ideal workshop based vacuum and comes with the usual variety of heads and nozzles.

Approx £90