Hilti E-267 Circular Saw ?

[richard poitras]

Does anybody have one of these saw's or know if they are any good/ hilti web site not much info. / any info would be a big help(quality, feel, ueser friendly, quality of cut,dust controll,,,,ect.)I am thinking about useing one with/for the EZ -Smart System / I can get one for about the same price as the Porter Cable 325mag,Thanks

[Jack Clark]

I was in your position on the Hilti 267 just this morning. After reading this thread from last July:

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=21716&highlight=hilti+circular

and talking with Dino, too, this morning, I've decided that the much more affordable Porter-Cable 325Mag is the saw for me.

But heck, if you can get it at the same price :confused: I thought they were around 300 smackers...? Can you share your "deal" information? ;)

[richard poitras]

Jack, As fare as Can I share my "deal" information? /Sure I can .I taked to my local hilti dealer on the phone and he quoted me a price of $149.00 plus 6% tax(mi.) but looking at the web site and the thread from july and I am questioning the price and if its the right model he quoted me on the phone.The dealer in my area is going to send me a spec. sheet on it, in the mail, at that point I can find out if it is the right saw or the cheaper model. when I talked to him he had the rep on his two way as I asked questions,but now I am not sure . I also was on the same page as you as far as $300.00(H) comepared to $150.00(PC.) when I find out if it is the right saw I will post you a answer.(one way or the other, not sure if you can wait that long ?) I should get somthing I mail by the end of the week and I will let you know. Thanks

[Jack Clark]

No problem. My EZ stuff is just barely on a UPS truck 3000 miles east of here, so it will be at least a week before I'll be getting very anxious. In the meantime, I'll call my local Hilti dealer in Sacramento and see if he'll quote a price for the 267 over the phone. I'll share that if successful.

[Jack Clark]

Richard,

BTW, I did a Google search on hilti circular saw and found this:

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/jsearch/product.jsp?pn=090588

Hmmmmm, kinda makes me think your Hilti guy got mixed up a bit ;)

[Rick Shelton]

I've talked to two different Hilti reps. The 265 is $300. Just went to the Hilti site to verify model number. They've added 4 new saws to the mix since I was there last week (used to be only 2 models). They have added a 55 mm depth saw, keyless blade changing options, along with a 85 mm depth saw. So now I don't know what saw we're talking about. The 255/265 looks like a sweet saw, though.

[Jack Clark]

I've talked to two different Hilti reps. The 265 is $300. Just went to the Hilti site to verify model number. They've added 4 new saws to the mix since I was there last week (used to be only 2 models). They have added a 55 mm depth saw, keyless blade changing options, along with a 85 mm depth saw. So now I don't know what saw we're talking about. The 255/265 looks like a sweet saw, though.

Rick,

What web address are you looking at. The one I've been watching, which I thought was Hilti's official US site, only lists two saws: the WSC 167 and the WSC 267-E.

http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_navigation.jsp?OID=-16071

[Mark Rios]

Rick,

What web address are you looking at. The one I've been watching, which I thought was Hilti's official US site, only lists two saws: the WSC 167 and the WSC 267-E.

http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/prcat/prca_navigation.jsp?OID=-16071


I just called Hilti and was told that the page with six saws on it (the saw models xx5) are models sold overseas, not here in the states. The saws for sale here are the saws with model numbers xx7, and only two saws are available.

I've got a Hilti guy in my local HD and I'm going to ask him today what he would sell it for.

[Rick Shelton]

I just called Hilti and was told that the page with six saws on it (the saw models xx5) are models sold overseas, not here in the states. The saws for sale here are the saws with model numbers xx7, and only two saws are available.

I've got a Hilti guy in my local HD and I'm going to ask him today what he would sell it for.

Ok, that makes sense, because I remembered the model number ending with a 7. The 267 was $300.

[Mark Rios]

I talked to the Hilti guy and he made a call to his "people" and they confirmed a $299 Price tag on the 267. He said that the saw is really marketed though to be sold as a "kit", the saw plus a "rip package" or with a "finishing package". I'll try to upload a pic of the pages they emailed me. One is a quote for the two saws and for the 267 kits. Here goes:

Quotation 20486076 Page 1(1)
Order Type:
Creation Date:
Our Contact: Joshua
Margherio
Customer Number:
Purchase Order No.:
Your Reference:
Your Main Contact:
Your Main Contact Tel.:
All Sales Subject to Hilti Terms and Conditions. Phone 1-800-879-8000 Fax 1-800-879-7000
Quotation
01/31/2006
10809968
HILTI NORTHWEST PROSPECT
TULSA OK 74136


Item No. Description Ordered Quantity Net Price/Unit Net Value
3408976 7 1/4" CIRCULAR SAW WSC 167 1 EA 159.00 PC 159.00

304421 CIRCULAR SAW WSC 267-E 1 EA 299.00 EA 299.00

3011462 CIRCULAR SAW FINISH KIT Consisting of: 1 EA 439.00 EA 439.00
304421 CIRCULAR SAW WSC 267-E 1 EA
331722 SCREW CLAMP 1 EA
372184 CIRCULAR SAW BLADE CS 7 1/4 X 40T 1 ZPX of 2 EA = 2 EA
338155 GUIDE RAIL WGS 1400-2 1 EA

3011463 CIRCULAR SAW RIP KIT Consisting of: 1 EA 477.00 EA 477.00
304421 CIRCULAR SAW WSC 267-E 1 EA
339161 PARALLEL GUIDE WPG 255/2 1 EA
372182 CIRCULAR SAW BLADE CS 7 1/4 X 24T 1 BOX of 25 EA = 25 EA
3001462 PL93F GX100 SUPP PL CND FR 1 EA 0.00 EA 0.00


Final amount with tax 1,493.54
Total net value 1,376.50
State Tax 4.5 % 61.85
County Tax 1.017 % 13.97
City Tax 3 % 41.22
FUEL SURCHARGE 2.50
Final Total USD 1,493.54

Well, the format didn't quite come out but I had to put it into Word and then copy and paste.

Anyway, FWIW, there it is.

[richard poitras]

I taked to the local dealer to day he said that he is ordering in a e-267 and a 167 for me to look at ,he also said that the 267 had a brake and 6 speeds on it and I asked him the price on the 267 and he told me it was $149.00. I think he is making a mistake on the price but when it comes in I will go look at it and go from there, but I do think you guys are right on the price two many $300.00 quotes out there.there can't be that big of a price diferance. (also jack the saw on the home depot web site is the 167 not the 267) I will keep everybody informed on the out come!

[Jack Clark]

Oh geeze, another bad pun--sorry.

But I did go see the Hilti 267 at their Sacramento store. Well, it's a very well made tool, but first thing I noticed was the odd angle of the handle that could cause unnecessary strain on your wrist--just like Dino said. But boy is it nicely made. Six speeds, and all settings are easy to adjust. That safety feature, where if you neglect to unplug the saw before changing the blade, the saw disconnects the power automatically when you perform that task, is way cool. Has a nice dust port that can easily be attached to a vac. That part, which is basically the top portion of the blade shield, can be removed for easier cleaning too. The price they quoted me in the store was $279.

I'll be interested in your impressions of the beast, Richard. I think I'll end up with the PC 325Mag, though. Since I only dabble in this stuff, I can't really justify that much moolah for a circular saw. And who knows, maybe in a year or two Dino will have a kickass saw perfectly mated to his EZ system. :rolleyes:

[richard poitras]

I will keep you informed and let you know my impressions when I go look at the animal, Thanks for your input and hopefully it will be in soon for me to see.

[richard poitras]

Talked to the dealer to day he said the saw would not be in till the end of next week , (origenaly he said one to two days to get in )this guy seem's to have a new story every day, I am not to confident with him or his price and reliability, at this point I think it is going to be one big goose egg! I might just say forget it and get the pc mag also.Ether way thanks for all the imput so fare.

[Jack Clark]

I ordered a PC 325Mag from Amazon yesterday. I think it will serve my needs quite well.

Best of luck to you, Richard.

[richard poitras]

Went and looked at the 267-e saw today it is a very nice saw , the handel is in a little differant position but it did not seem to bother me, One thing that did bother me was the sales guy ,he went from $150.00 to over $300.00 in price just like everybody had said (well it was worth the try I guess) if the price is not a big deal for you , it is still a good saw and would work realy good with the ez smart guide I think. well thats the end to the story of the cheap saw. not sure what saw I am going to get for my ez guide. thanks for all the insight

[Jesse Francway]

I recently picked up the Hilti WSC 267-E saw and looked at various guide rail options. I too considered purchasing the Hilti saw in a package that includes a guide rail, as listed on this thread. I also considered purchasing the EZ Smart Guide and adapter base plate. What I discovered is that the Festool guide rail and the Hilti saw are interchangeable so I purchased the Festool guide rail. This setup works awesome.

I provide this information for anyone looking for another option to purchasing the Festool system or Hilti 267-E with the EZ Smart Guide. I did not have to change the base of the saw, I simply put the saw on the Festool guide rail and it works.