This saw has caused me allot of frustration to figure out what is wrong with and why. I tried main times to set the fence, even after it seemed calibrated I'd realise that it wasn't. The adjusting screws were locked in and found that a test cut would seem fine. I was then surprised and frustrated intermittently with out of square cuts. Eventually realising that timber held against the opposite fence or resting a length across both ends of the fence resulted in the cuts which were off. I made the assumption that both sides of the fence would be parallel. I'd square up one side, the other and back, over and over again, it seemed impossible. I wondered if something was moving, considered whether vague detents added to screw clamp in the fence was unable to stop the ... MoreThis saw has caused me allot of frustration to figure out what is wrong with and why. I tried main times to set the fence, even after it seemed calibrated I'd realise that it wasn't. The adjusting screws were locked in and found that a test cut would seem fine. I was then surprised and frustrated intermittently with out of square cuts. Eventually realising that timber held against the opposite fence or resting a length across both ends of the fence resulted in the cuts which were off. I made the assumption that both sides of the fence would be parallel. I'd square up one side, the other and back, over and over again, it seemed impossible. I wondered if something was moving, considered whether vague detents added to screw clamp in the fence was unable to stop the movement. I tried adjusting the fence to the blade centred in the 90 degree detent, but still no luck. Eventually realising the fences weren't true, I tried bending it straight then filing it straight. After reattachment of the fence, once again, it wasn't square. There are a cumulative list of problems that add up to the flimsy weak design of the fence. It seems laughable all things considered, the reliance of the fence to set the rotation of the base places twisting tension. Added to provision on both sides for inserting hold down clamps against the fence. The strength of the fence both horizontally and twisting are compromised. The fence is attached by only one screw for each side. The walls are too thin, the underbelly is terribly hollowed / gutted out. That 'nifty' sliding section weakens the fence right where support is necessary, being suspended far into the span and opposite the round yoke sticking out with twisting force as well. The safety shield being loose is trivial and an easy fix. Observe the newer design for the cordless saw and note the different table clamp. If you happen to find that your fence is true and not slightly bent or twisted like a banana I guess it's possible that your lucky. In any case, it's inevitable that the fence will eventually bend out of alignment in use. I wouldn't recommend dealing with this headache even if you are a beginner. Unless you aren't motivated by durability or don't consider reliable accuracy as important factors for you.

I have wanted a compound mitre saw for as long as I can remember. I put off purchasing one due to the price, and me as an unskilled DIY guy couldn't justify the Return On Invenstment. When I saw this unit come up at my local store, I decided this was a perfect compromise for me, especially as the stand was included!Things I like:* Simple assembly* Lightweight* Collapsible stand included. I need this for my small storage!* Smooth operation with no linear bearing movement* Bright red "Adjust here" knobs* Metal cutting deck, with a really nice metal angle degree marker* Laser line. Saw blade cuts on the right edge of this line. So, obviously, the line IS your edge.* Accurate out of the box, no adjustment of laser or fence needed.* Automatic blade ... MoreI have wanted a compound mitre saw for as long as I can remember. I put off purchasing one due to the price, and me as an unskilled DIY guy couldn't justify the Return On Invenstment. When I saw this unit come up at my local store, I decided this was a perfect compromise for me, especially as the stand was included!Things I like:* Simple assembly* Lightweight* Collapsible stand included. I need this for my small storage!* Smooth operation with no linear bearing movement* Bright red "Adjust here" knobs* Metal cutting deck, with a really nice metal angle degree marker* Laser line. Saw blade cuts on the right edge of this line. So, obviously, the line IS your edge.* Accurate out of the box, no adjustment of laser or fence needed.* Automatic blade cover, when you move it downwards, it starts opening* F clamp on stand can be placed on left or right side of the cutting deck. Do NOT over tighten, it's not a vice and it will break the thin material if you do so* Sturdy adjustable stand arms, gives you almost 2 metres of cutting deck!Things I don't like:* 30mm bore size! Not a standard you can buy a better blade for.* Cannot buy a blade at Bunnings for it either for that matter. Nothing 210 x 30 stocked. I hope they last a while!* Average dust collection, catches a lot of sawdust, there is about equal amount in the vacuum after the cleanup.I purchased this machine along with a Diablo 209mm 60 tooth blade, as I have used the Diablo's in my cordless circular saw and really like the kerf and speed they cut. Unfortunately I discovered during assembly that the arbor on the saw was 30mm, but the diablo has 25mm (with reduction rings also). I returned to Bunnings the very next day with the unopened blade, and spoke to the toolshop guy who sold me the stuff. He was very confused also, and assumed that this Ozito saw was of similar construction to the other 210 mitre saw. Alas no. Please speak with Ozito and get the adaptor flange CHANGED and made to the 25mm standard. As it turns out, you can fit a Dewalt blade in the machine which was made for their cordless range, but that is the ONLY other blade that will fit.Despite this, I have already made a workbench stool/step which only took about 90 minutes thanks to the speed and precision of this machine. I am loving how fast and accurate I can get timber cut now, thanks Ozito. (now, fix the arbor size before I dull the blade!)

This saw out of the box is great for someone that needs 2x4-grade accuracy and a way to quickly cut things to length. I would NOT recommend it for people looking to get highly accurate mitres without fine-tuning the tool for each different cut.This tool can be set up to provide a lot more accuracy than it does out of the box, but I don't think it will ever be a precision tool, as there is too much play in the mechanisms. That said, use a digital inclinometer to set the 90 degree upright stop, and use a digital angle finder or a precision set square to set your 90 degree and 45 degree horizontal stops every time (don't rely on the inbuilt detents, they are way too sloppy for anything other than basic construction), and you can get some reasonably good results - it ... MoreThis saw out of the box is great for someone that needs 2x4-grade accuracy and a way to quickly cut things to length. I would NOT recommend it for people looking to get highly accurate mitres without fine-tuning the tool for each different cut.This tool can be set up to provide a lot more accuracy than it does out of the box, but I don't think it will ever be a precision tool, as there is too much play in the mechanisms. That said, use a digital inclinometer to set the 90 degree upright stop, and use a digital angle finder or a precision set square to set your 90 degree and 45 degree horizontal stops every time (don't rely on the inbuilt detents, they are way too sloppy for anything other than basic construction), and you can get some reasonably good results - it just takes longer than with a more precise tool.Cutting capacity is good for the size of the tool, but I found that this tool was really quite limiting in what I could use it for, because it just didn't *quite* have enough cutting capacity for some jobs I wanted to do. I would probably recommend looking for a 254mm saw unless you know that you are only going to be doing certain jobs.Dust extraction capability is shockingly bad on its own, but so are most mitre saws - rig up a hood enclosure of some kind.