Laser Cutting Guide

by INFINITER

Product Description

Take the guesswork out of lining up accurate cuts. The Infiniter RS-1 works on the centrifugal force of the powered blade to shoot a clear, precise beam across the workpiece. Easy to install: simply replace saws outer blade washer with the laser guide. High-quality laser module and electrical components for long-lasting precision.The Infiniter RS-1 does not fit the following 12in. Miter Saws produced before 2005: Ridgid, Pro-Tech, Makita LS1221, and Dewalt DW705S. Also does not fit the following Circular Saw styles: Porter Cable Quick-Change, all worm drives, and Skill. Blade Use: Cutting guide

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 0.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000CRE7Q4
• Item model number: RS-1
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,429 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nifty laser guide retrofit, June 26, 2006

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Michael R. Hanneld (Saint Simons Island, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laser Cutting Guide (Misc.)

Instructions: not too much ... not too little. Just enough information to answer any questions - without having to read a book. The laser guide is made in China, but the instructions are in coherent English (not always the case), and the illustrations are clear and informative. Batteries needed to be installed - no mention of that, but I cleverly figured out that if you follow the instructions for replacing the batteries, but omit the step about removing the old batteries, it works!

Workmanship: fit and finish is excellent - everything is smoothly polished, and all the pieces fit together tightly. Since this device has a centrifugal switch and must operate in a dusty environment, that counts for more than just good looks.

Installation: well, inasmuch as I was changing the miter saw blade, anyway, the installation was a snap and no extra work whatsoever. Just a matter of substituting the laser guide for the standard outer washer that rests against the saw blade. Probably a 30 second job if your tools are handy. Everything fit just as advertised ... the standard blade bolt worked just fine with the laser guide, and there was plenty of clearance for the blade safety guard. Worked perfectly the first time I turned on the saw.

Operation: actually, it works even better than I expected. I was outside, and the laser light was still plenty bright enough to be seen. I was pleased to find that the line created by the laser was thinner and more precise than I thought it'd be. The instructions make something of a to-do about the alignment of the light and the slight shift in the line as the blade is lowered to the work surface. I didn't find this to be a problem - in fact, it's barely noticeable. It's super easy to align the laser line with a pencil mark, and the blade cuts right on the edge of the laser line.

Other: the laser guide appears to be durable, but of course time will tell on that. Since it's battery-powered, I presume the batteries (3 watch-type button batteries) will need replacement occasionally, and that will be a minor nuisance (okay, a 2 minute job). However, since the light is switched on and off automatically (by the centrifugal switch) and therefore illuminates only when the blade is spinning, I would expect the batteries to last a long, long time. Incidentally, while this device is intended as a cutting guide, it's a pretty nifty safety gizmo, too - if there's a laser line on your finger, you might not want to drop the blade any further!

Bottom line: I like it - a lot! I'll consider getting one for my circular saw, if I can be sure there's a model that will fit. For a retrofit on equipment that didn't originally come with a laser guide, this is a great little device - and a good value for the relatively modest cost.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC !, December 15, 2006

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T. S. Weber "Weekend tool geek" (Wheaton, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laser Cutting Guide (Misc.)

At first I thought a product like this was needless overkill. After having installed it on my Bosch sliding compound miter saw, I couldn't have been more wrong. First, it's allowed me to finally true up the saw blade to the fence with a degree of accuracy I've never had before. Second, when I make a cut it is precise beyond anything I've been able to do in the past. I'm not a professional by any means. If I were, maybe I would not need this, but I'll take all the help I can get. I agree with everything the previous reviewer wrote. Rockler Woodworking sells these for only $19.99, so you may want to check there. I am so pleased with this product it almost makes me want to buy another saw just so I can install one of these on it. TW- Wheaton, IL

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Circular Saw Usage, January 7, 2009

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B. R. Martin "annoyed by overlookers" (Northern IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laser Cutting Guide (Misc.)

If you can pay a little attention, the way it works is it spins with the blade... pretty straight forward and most of you get that. For those of you complaining about why they don't make it fit a circular saw... Think about it... The laser wouldn't hit the line on the board... The lasers on circular saws are outside of the blade compartment, and towards the front pointing down towards the line. If you were to put this on a circular saw... it is most likely, that you would not see any laser on the line at all... just a laser where it is just about to cut.