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I use my Makita chopsaw for the all metal trims and just have a metal blade swapped into it. Perfect cuts every time. Nice work Kyle

That sounds like a good shout John,

I'm working for another tiling contractor and its genesis metal trim everywhere with niches, lots of Windows, boxing and sills ( all very time consuming with my hacksaw and mitre box.......are you using s carpenters chopsaw with a metal blade then or is it like a mini version not so bulky and better for cutting trim?
 

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I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed :smiley:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do ;))
 
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I use this saw, but then again I do a lot of woodwork as well, but just change the blade to a metal one when needed :smiley:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-MLS100-240-255-Electric/dp/B0013UY7N2

Hate using a hacksaw and mitre box when there's a tool that does the job in seconds and perfect cuts, good as well for taking 1/10th of a mm off as well if you work to fine tolerances (I'm sure you do ;))
That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha
 
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Nice one John, thanks for the link, I wonder if many fixers are using a chopsaw or still battling with a hacksaw and mitre box like me.....

Not sure but I'm all for making life easy, I'm a proper lazy sod haha
 
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That's not a bad price at all John.
I've been toying with the idea, mainly cos I can't find a 305mm blade for my Dewalt chop saw! Haha

I think I paid about that for mine but got it from local supplier, They're a bit bulkier than a hacksaw and mitre box (slightly) but when there's a tool that is quicker and more accurate, I'm game for that
 

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Yeah I agree and with all the metal trim I'm using right now my it sounds like a future purchase of one of these is on the cards......thanks again muck

I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass
 
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I've just done a couple of bathrooms with the Butech trims and they are heavy, I'm guessing they are difficult to start the cut with hacksaw as well as it is a chrome finish over brass
Yes definately mate the chrome trims are even worse, I think you,ve made my mind up now :thumbsup:
 

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