#MOLDING MOTION 5 REVIEW PROFESSIONAL#
The laser projects a single line that adjusts to represent either the left or right edge of the blade kerf. The dust shroud blocks the laser almost as soon as you lower the saw. Unfortunately, what you gain in dust extraction, you pay for with visibility. You can probably chalk that up to the larger-than-normal dust collection shroud behind the blade. While miter saws don’t generally get high praise for their dust extraction, the Metabo HPT’s works pretty well. The Metabo HPT C12RSH2 also has a blade brake, which is a must-have for working through thicker stock. Outside of the cordless miter saws running around, none of the big names are putting brushless motors in – at least not yet. But those don’t cost a whole lot, and they’re not hard to source. It’s a brushed motor, so you’ll need to replace the brushes eventually.
#MOLDING MOTION 5 REVIEW PRO#
Pro Tip: While ash is a very stable species of wood, it’s a good habit with thicker material to take two, or even three passes to release stress on the grain slowly. The Metabo HPT C12RSH2 cuts through this mid-range hardwood with only a little bit of bogging when I attempt to go through on a single pass. Recently, I’ve been making new kitchen countertops out of 8/4 ash. Starting at the top, the 15-amp motor has plenty of power. Regardless of whether my gut is correct, the saw has great balance, and the operation and cut performance feel very smooth. I don’t have hard data to back this up, but logic tells me that the forward rail design on the Metabo HPT does a better job of supporting the rotating mass of the saw blade. Still, compared to my Ridgid, I’m reclaiming several square feet of space in my shop, so I’ll call it a win. I would have preferred if they had side-mounted the lever as they did with the previous model. This requires the saw to sit a few more inches away from the wall, which partially defeats the purpose of the zero clearance rail system.
Metabo HPT chose to locate the bevel-locking lever directly on the back of the saw. This saves valuable space in my shop, but honestly, it could function better. The zero clearance rail system allows me to place this saw very close to the wall. The other major feature that attracted me as a woodworker revolves around the zero clearance rail system. Contrast this with the more popular horizontal handle: when I go lefty, I have to pull the trigger with my pinky. When a cut requires that I go southpaw, the vertical handle still feels natural. This also means that operation is ambidextrous. When I slide the saw on its rails, I find it easier not to add my own input to the cut, reducing head deflection and improving cut quality. It takes a little getting used to, but I think it’s a more natural motion. I immediately wondered how I would like it… as it turns out, I love it. I’ve only ever seen it on two other saws: this model’s predecessor, and the $1,500 Festool Kapex.
Performance & Cut QualityĪs a woodworker, one of the things that stuck out to me right away was the vertical handle.
Once adjusted, and with a Diablo 80 tooth fine finish blade mounted, the scrap wood pile found itself in imminent danger of some test cuts. Out of the box, the Metabo HPT C12RSH2 came respectably close to square, but I spent a few minutes tuning it up with a precision straight edge anyway. This saw mounts to any universal miter saw stand, and it ships with brackets for clamping down to a temporary bench if needed. Despite mingling brands, the Metabo HPT C12RSH2 mounted right up on my Ridgid MS-UV.
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