Picked up the exact saw ec320 at the flooring show. First job back was a bedroom in laminate and Ive got to say this tool is great. worked a treat and definatly made the job go a bit faster. I was looking at getting a speed cat tool after seeing that at the show but they seem a bit expensive, same amount as the exact saw! Any1 use the speed cat? Is it worth buying?
I've got one, used it once and couldn't get on with it. The wheels kept marking the skirting, not helped by the fact that everyone these last 5 years or so uses eggshell instead of gloss on their woodwork. I suppose it would be okay if I could be bothered to take the time to get used to it.
I wondered about that, it looks like it would mark the skirting. It's a lot of money for a tool you don't ever use!
It does seem a bit pricey, I just looked it up and it's 61 quid on the bay, I got mine for around 35 bnib (may have been a pricing error, I haven't seen it that cheap before or since). The handle on it is also uncomfortable and too small, even for my little C. Montgomery Burns hands.
The exact saw is a great bit of kit I use mine on almost every ply job I do, one of the most usefull cheapish tools in the van
The Speedcat shouldnt mark the skirting, if you keep the base flat on the gripper the angle of the wheels keeps them away from it. I like mine but I did have to percevere with it.....I use it on most carpet jobs at some point.
ive thought about getting one as you know ray, but i just cant see how it can improve how i fit tbh.....
I have the purple version exakt and use it every ply job, one of the best tools I use. Would be handy if they brought out a cordless version. I've been meaning to get the little hoover that you attached to it (prevents it from overheating, plus the warranties void if you don't use one with it)
I wouldn't say I use it to improve my fitting, I just prefer to use it rather than my bolster for setting the carpet on the gripper and it also makes a good job of tucking when used approptiately. You can have a wee shottie o mine if you like Mike.
hmm, i feel a trip your way coming on shortly! lol Lemme know when youve a week of no cpts mate and i'll swing by n pinch it lol
They do have a cordless version - it was being sold at the show in Harrogate - can't remember the price though. It comes with only one battery (1 hour recharge) though of course you can buy another - think the guy said enough power to do 2 4x4 metre rooms.
Personally i think the speedcat is crap for tucking a carpet. However if you use it to crease the carpet onto the gripper while stretching it is a great bit of kit.
Personally, I have to disagree with your first sentence. Granted if I had to choose either creasing or tucking with the Speedcat I would choose creasing. If you use it for tucking the carpet must not be cut too big , the carpet must be set on the gripper and you must keep the base of the tool flat to the gripper when running it along the wall........neglecting any of these will cause the carpet to bubble. I would also add that it works best (but is not restricted to) on carpets with soft, reasonably pliable backings.........each to their own though !
And this is why on our courses we show a range of tools. Because i dont like it dont mean that we should not show it. We should never take other peoples word on items without trying out our selves. Hence you like it ! , everyone will adapt and prefer different methods and different tools. As long as we all end of with a high quality finish , well that is all that counts.
