( 33 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 12 2009
I wish I would have read more of the reviews before I purchased my laser from the local home improvement center. As previously stated the laser projection is too thick, you need to recalibrate it just about every time you change the angle, definitely every time you pick it up or move it, and now that I have it set up in my shop it seems as if just about once or twice a week I recalibrate it. I have gone so far as to just leave it off and eye ball the cut, tried and true method! It really is a shame that this product isn't as great as it should be. I thought I just had a defective unit, but no, it really sucks! I wanted to try the IRWIN laser that mounts directly to the blade shaft, although after speaking with a friend I heard that one is just as good as this one. Save your money. Use your eyes!
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Posted: Jun 30 2009
This item would be a great item but it did not fit my saw. Keep in mind that they list a few DeWalt products that it fits. Because I was in a hurry to put a Laser System on my saw I did not read all of the outside notes. So what every you do before you order check your saw and make sure that the item will fit. I wish that it would have worked on mine. John Toomer
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Posted: Jun 30 2009
The laser itself seems to function properly, but it's a pain to install. Once you do, it takes forever to get the laser in alignment. Once you get THAT far, the laser moves once you make a cut or two. I guess the vibration of the saw causes that. Considering that I only use the saw for "around the house" projects occasionally, I have found it to be much easier to use the saw without the frustration of this product. Good luck!
