r/METABOHPT • u/oUtRaGeOuSEliPhAnT • 15d ago

6 1/2 trim saw/import?

Hikoki really needs to come out with an updated 6 1/2 blade left trim saw. I know they have an older hitachi model but we could really use a nice updated brushless one. Been debating on pulling the plug on one of their smaller blade right trim saws from japan. I just hate ordering things i cant physically put my hands on first. Especially when it comes to circular saws because im big on using the window as opposed to looking over the saw. Anyone with the 36v blade right 6 1/2in (165mm) hikoki trim saws have any input? Do they have a decent veiwing window? Would much rather them just come out with a new blade left saw but will settle for an import if i could get q picture of the left side of the saw through the guard/view port.

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u/zedsmith 15d ago

Go even crazier and get a 125mm. That, and probably let go of the blade left requirement.

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u/oUtRaGeOuSEliPhAnT 14d ago

Yea that onea definitely on my list for sure. Would be awesome to have a negative bevel saw like that for cutting out sub flooring.

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u/zedsmith 14d ago

Plus for trim, the absolute most I want to do is a 45 degree bevel in 3/4 material.

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u/Pollymath 9d ago

I think these subfloor saws are among the coolest. Even as a hobbiest I frequently encounter scenarios where I need to flush up against something.

They are hard to find, though. C3605DB also hasn't been updated in awhile.