Exakt Saw - JML

socks_uk

Just thinking about buying one of those Exakt Saws from JML because it looks easier to use than my jigsaw but was wondering if it really is as easy to use as it looks in the advert.

The jobs I want to use it for include cutting down some hardboard 'marble effect' backing board for my fireplace (which should be a doddle to do if the advert can be believed).

Anyone out there got one?

socks_uk

Well maybe they aren't as good as I thought they were?

No-one got one then?

System

are those the little hand held green ones ? if so hubby has one and says its great easy to use etc.

ormus

i saw the advert a few days ago. it looks a great tool. but the price is crazy. its probably worth more like 25 quid.

socks_uk

ormus wrote: »

i saw the advert a few days ago. it looks a great tool. but the price is crazy. its probably worth more like 25 quid.

You're probably quite right about how pricey it is but then how much would it cost me to get someone in to do a job that I can probably do with a good tool.

Any other thoughts, anyone?

michaelhutchence

Just ordered an exakt saw. It hope it is as easy to use as it looks in the demonstration or I will be returning it, after all its not really cheap at 90 quid!!

27col

I certainly would not pay that sort of money for it. Also, the depth limitation of only 12mm means that it can only be used for thin boards. You would still need your existing tools for other thicknesses of material. I would like to try one though.

McKneff

90 quid:eek:

They'll be in the discount shops for 25 in six months time.
i have lost count of the things i have seen this happen to.

The Ped egg is on sale at i think over a tenner or more, £3.99 on Leeds Market

lagi

Just found the advert and admit it looks nifty. But thats good marketing. For anybody that hasn't seen the advert exakt saw be impressed.

savemoney

It does look good but I always sceptical of these marketing companies with there glossy adverts and channels on tv which JML have on freesat and even freeview

socks_uk

I never bought one from JML but would still like one. There are some on ebay for about £50 from powersellers with very good feedback.

I'm watching one that has about 2 hours left on the auction although there are some 'graded' ones a bit cheaper. We'll see if I'm brave enough to bid!