Product Details
- Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B002PMV4UG
- Item model number: LG-M01
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Oshlun’s new 2nd generation laser guide is the easiest and best way to turn your saw into a precision cutting machine. Installation is fast and easy, simply replace the outer blade flange with the laser unit. There are no confusing parts or adjustments. The laser guide provides a brighter, more accurate line on the left of the saw blade kerf and improves safety by showing you where the blade will cut. The centrifugal switch activates the laser automatically. Notes: Will not fit some 12-Inch saw models that have interlocking arbor flanges, including Rigid and ProTech. Use our Radial Arm Saw model LG-R01 for saws with a 5/8-Inch threaded arbor shaft.
Oshlun’s new 2nd generation laser guide is the easiest and best way to turn your saw into a precision cutting machine. Installation is fast and easy, simply replace the outer blade flange with the laser unit. There are no confusing parts or adjustments. The laser guide provides a brighter, more accurate line on the left of the saw blade kerf and improves safety by showing you where the blade will cut. The centrifugal switch activates the laser automatically. Notes: Will not fit some 12-Inch saw models that have interlocking arbor flanges, including Rigid and ProTech. Use our Radial Arm Saw model LG-R01 for saws with a 5/8-Inch threaded arbor shaft.Fits most 7-1/4, 8, 8-1/4, 10, and 12-Inch Miter, sliding compound miter, chop, and portable sawsNew recessed laser design to protect the laser from hitting the material on deep cutsNew thinner design to fit more sawsNew brighter and more accurate laser lineIncludes extra set of silver oxide batteries
Technical Details
- Fits most 7-1/4, 8, 8-1/4, 10, and 12-Inch Miter, sliding compound miter, chop, and portable saws
- New recessed laser design to protect the laser from hitting the material on deep cuts
- New thinner design to fit more saws
- New brighter and more accurate laser line
- Includes extra set of silver oxide batteries
Oshlun LG-M01 Miter and Portable Saw Laser Guide
Customer Reviews
The summary: This is a great add-on for your miter saw!
The review:
After reading all of the reviews on different laser guides, I was a bit concerned about the accuracy of any of these devices. (A lot of reviews have complained about 1/8-1/4" inaccuracy. True, these are for different models, but I assume all models are all about the same.) But for [...] bucks, I figured it was worth the experiment. Also, I read on a few reviews that these things can be adjusted, so I figured I could always do that.
The guide arrived and I installed it, I was pleased to find that the laser line was exactly where the blade cut. This thing is spot on...no need for adjustment! It was easy to install, and fit my off-brand saw with no problems.
I only have two small issues (things of note, really):
1. In bright sunlight, it can be a bit hard to see the line. It is still adequately visible, but not a huge bring line like some reviews might sugget. I assume that all lasers will be about the same in this regard, however. I don't think that Oshlun's guide will be any dimmer than their competitors. Luckily, I live in Seattle where the majority of days are at least a little grey. In that weather this laser guide shines bright! (Also, it is possible that the batteries that shipped with the unit started to weaken in the package. Perhaps if I changed them with the extra set that came with the unit I would find the line brighter.)
2. One needs to activate the saw blade to see the line. Again, it is hard to fault Oshlun for this.....all add-on laser guides act in this manner. It would be very dangerous for them to put a switch on the unit, as that would mean that people were always reaching their hand near the blade to turn it on. And they can't make the laser stay on after the blade stops, because the saw blade needs to rotate in order to produce a line from a single point of light emission. But if you are buying this unit, you should know that this is how these devices work - oshlun and otherwise.
I didn't remove any stars for these things, because I feel that it is still a great product. I just wanted to note them for anyone else interested in purchasing this unit.
Overall though, I would say that this is a great unit. If you are looking for a laser add-on for your miter saw, go for it!
I just received the Oshlun LG-M01 Laser saw guide that I purchased after considering other similar devices (Irwin Industrial Tools 3061001 Miter Saw Laser Guide and the Infiniter® RS-1 Laser Cutting Guide). I purchased the Oshlun after speaking to a company representative who told me that the LG-M01 is the latest generation of these lasers, and is both smaller and brighter than the Irwin or Infiniter.
Thus far I am very impressed with the laser. Installation was easy and the laser line is indeed very bright. While I have not yet tested it outside, I am confident that it will be useful even in sunlight. As described, the laser line falls slightly to the left of the cut, but once appropriate accomidation is made for this, it works as advertised.
I mounted it on my Metabo KGS 255 compound miter saw by using one of the included bolts. There were no problems with blade clearance and no need to adjust the location of the projected beam. The installation instructions said that an "included" o-ring might be needed to mount the laser on some saws, but no such o-ring was in the package. Fortunately, this was not needed for my saw. I am so happy with this laser-guide, I am buying several more and sending them to as gifts to friends.
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