Metabo KS 55 600855000

A typical representative of the "golden mean"

The Metabo tool is often in no way inferior to more expensive counterparts. And the saw KS 55 600855000 only confirms this rule. Even with a regular saw blade, it easily, quickly and accurately cuts lumber with a thickness of 40 – 50 mm.

But spreading thick, damp boards lengthwise is not her profile. Due to the lack of a riving knife in soft materials, the disc can “bite”. However, this saw for spreading boards along the fibers is not intended, for this there are more powerful circulars or stationary machines.

Very comfortable and a bit noisy

The design of the saw is solid and reliable. The gearbox is encased in a rugged die-cast aluminium alloy housing that protects the mechanism from damage. The outsole, although not molded, is rigid. During operation, it does not “walk”, and the settings set by the user are kept clearly.

The scales for adjusting the depth of cut and the angle of the blade are accurate and convenient. The accuracy of the settings is enough for most carpentry and joinery work.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting a rather high level of noise during operation (Bosch, Makita and DeWalt saws of a similar power class are quieter), but this is a typical feature of all mid-price circulars.

Still a saw, not a sawmill

The Metabo KS 55 600855000 saw is a good choice for craftsmen who manufacture wood products and construction teams working on sites where there is access to the mains. But for blooming long raw boards along the fibers, it is definitely not suitable.