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Jerry Bruette
02-02-2013, 11:49 AM
Anybody out there have an opinion on the Performax 12 inch SCMS?

Jerry
Matt Meiser
02-02-2013, 12:08 PM
In general that line is Harbor Freight quality stuff made specifically for Menards.
Steve Rozmiarek
02-03-2013, 2:38 AM
A coworker bought one. Good saw if you don't know what a saw should do. Sure wish Menards would improve their tools.
Michael Koenig
02-03-2013, 9:52 AM
Its better than menards tool shop line but not much.
David Kumm
02-03-2013, 10:08 AM
SCMS is one area you don't want to go brand cheap on unless your medical insurance is good. The frustration with an inaccurate cut will soon give you a stroke. Dave
Steve Rozmiarek
02-03-2013, 11:41 AM
SCMS is one area you don't want to go brand cheap on unless your medical insurance is good. The frustration with an inaccurate cut will soon give you a stroke. Dave

LOL!!!! Indeed!
Jerry Bruette
02-03-2013, 5:29 PM
So holding out for say...a Ridgid would be a better idea?
Steve Rozmiarek
02-03-2013, 7:00 PM
Like this one?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1NaIJQbaDL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Personally, I would get the Makita for nearly the same money. Yes, the Rigid is better than the Performax though.
Rich Riddle
02-03-2013, 7:05 PM
Festool makes a decent one.
Matt Meiser
02-03-2013, 7:07 PM
An awesome one, but in a little different price range.
Mike Heidrick
02-03-2013, 8:11 PM
I love my Dewalt for its LED light that casts a shadow line exactly where the cut will be. I also own a Hitachi C12LSH that I could give or take. It is very shallow mounting though which is nice. I would try the Milwaukee next time or go with a second Dewalt.

The performax stuff is not worth it IMO at any price - it flexes - try one in the Menards store. I would not trust cuts on it or the toolshop. There are HF tools much better than the performax line they have.
Mike Heidrick
02-03-2013, 8:13 PM
So holding out for say...a Ridgid would be a better idea?

Yes Definately - or get their Milwaukee.
Jerry Bruette
02-03-2013, 11:16 PM
The performax stuff is not worth it IMO at any price - it flexes - try one in the Menards store. I would not trust cuts on it or the toolshop. There are HF tools much better than the performax line they have.

I would but the goofs have it on such a high rack that you can barely look at it and no way to play with it.
Jerry Bruette
02-03-2013, 11:19 PM
Like this one?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1NaIJQbaDL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Personally, I would get the Makita for nearly the same money. Yes, the Rigid is better than the Performax though.


That's the critter. I was thinking of trying to use a HF coupon, but I've never tried and would be bummed if I drove 50 miles to the nearest HD and they wouldn't take the coupon.