Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Cordless Circular Track Saw Kit, Includes 1-36V/4.0Ah Battery, 6-1/2-Inch Blades, Hard Case, 2-19/32-Inch Cutting Depth, Lifetime Tool Warranty, C3606DPA

4 reviews for Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Cordless Circular Track Saw Kit, Includes 1-36V/4.0Ah Battery, 6-1/2-Inch Blades, Hard Case, 2-19/32-Inch Cutting Depth, Lifetime Tool Warranty, C3606DPA

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   herbert turner – 26 October 2024

   
   I’m a cabinet maker by trade and decided to give this saw a try after my 13 year old Festool 55mm corded saw died. That saw is a dream, but would sometimes struggle with power sources when taking on the job site. Let me tell you, I’ve had the saw for 4 months now and I am not disappointed by the Metabo in performance compared to the Festool in anyway. The saw has plenty of power for what I need it to do, mainly ripping down sheet goods and butcher block counter tops. It has not bogged down once. I can go all day with one battery. It does however start to struggle when the battery dips below 2 bars. Not a big deal for me being I also own their 1/2 inch collett battery router (also fantastic, goes through 1 1/2 maple butcher block in one pass!) that also came with an 8 amp battery. Don’t want to drag this on, but if you’re looking for a battery powered track saw, you can’t go wrong with this saw. It is also compatible with all my Festool and Makita guide rails. A good review by 731 Woodworks is on YouTube if you don’t believe me. I watched his video after I already had the saw a few weeks, but he put into words what I was feeling about the saw. Only time will tell if it lasts as long as my old Festool, but for now, it’s highly recommended.

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Colby – 29 June 2024

   
   Let me start off by saying that I’m not loyal to any one brand of tools. I’m a professional that doesn’t mind keeping a few different chargers around. I own high end track saws such as mafell and the other green tool. This saw is an incredible value for what you get in the kit. Battery alone runs you around 120 usd. The case you get feels more durable and robust than sustainers from other brands. To clear up confusion yes it works with Makita/festool tracks and the powertec tracks for those tools. I ran the saw through high gloss coated melamine, cdx plywood, prefinished maple plywood, solid rift white oak, and even cut a few runs of pvc decking in the week I’ve had it. The saw has a wind up time to it, but it also has a really good brake to it. I don’t have a decibel reader but it seems to also be the most quiet of all my saws. The option to run corded with the ac adapter (sold separately) is something that sets this saw apart from all the others. It hasn’t skipped a beat and the cuts are all perfect. The depth of cut says 2 9/16s but that’s off track. I get roughly 2 7/16s depth of cut with powertec tracks. I would recommend a dust extractor if using it indoors. Or take it outside and keep a blower on your bench between cuts.My only four gripes with the saw and maybe I’m nitpicking here:Front handle is a hallow thin piece of plastic. But let’s be real who grabs the front handle unless you’re cutting a bevel. Not a deal breaker for me.No anti tip feature at all. I get it maybe since there’s so many aftermarket tracks you can’t design something that will always be compatible. Also not a deal breaker for me you just gotta hold on firmly when beveling.The bevel adjustment gauge and thumb screw is made of plastic. I do believe making wear items on saws out of plastic isn’t the best idea but many other saws do.No riving knife or anti kick back. Take it slow and pay attention for binding. Support your fall off and don’t try to hold the fall off under the blade. Riving knife’s are an awesome safety feature but they do force you to stick to a certain blade thickness forever. So I can live with it.At the end of the day you’re getting a great saw, battery, charger, and awesome case for a great deal. Can’t beat it at this price point. You can step up to a festool or you can buy a second Metabo hpt and still have beer money left over. Cheers and happy cutting.

   
3. 

   Rated 2 out of 5

   Jim – 23 September 2024

   
   There wasn’t much in the way of reviews out there for this saw when I purchased it. It arrived and I was pleased with the fit and finish. I was even able to score a promotional Metabo guide rail with my order. Despite the fact that my foreman and I have 80+ years of carpentry experience between us and that we are both familiar with track saws, we still make it a point to read through the manual when getting a new model. This was especially valuable for this Metabo because, like everything else nowadays, what was once purely mechanical, now has far more electronics involved. We checked all the settings and adjustments and were ready to make the inaugural cut on the splinter guard. Despite a nice, even feed rate, that cut came out rather rough. We then attempted a cut on a piece of 5/8″ soft, Eastern White Pine with no knots. The saw continually climbed out of the cut and stalled. We could find no reason for this except that the saw seemed underpowered. We switched to a piece of 1/2″ clear, white pine and experienced similar results. We sent the saw back- which was a disappointment since, up until that point, it seemed like a winner. Maybe we just got a lemon- but at that price point, I was unwilling to roll the dice a second time.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   dreckenschill – 21 September 2024

   
   Metabo hpt for the most part is underrated but have some great tools. This saw is no exception, yes it does have a couple plastic parts I would rather weren’t plastic but that’s true for other bands aswell. The accuracy is better than DeWalt and on par with Makita and Festool the track you choose will be the biggest factor in accuracy though.If your looking for comparison tests it’s hard to find any, however this saw is exactly the same as the Hikoki tract saw and nearly the same as the Metabo (not metabo hpt) saw. They consistently test well against others.When you add in that you can normally find pretty good deals on metabo hpt batteries and other tools it’s a great buy.