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[dbhost]

Hi. I have one of these & I noticed that it works fine for small short duration jobs, but if it stays on for any period of time, the transmission area gets quite hot. So, I think I will reserve it for the smaller close quarters areas it is best at.

Which one? I am assuming you mean the SCMS, there are two item #s.
#98194, the Orange motor housing model and the #96698 with the burgundy motor housing.

I have read some reviews of the 98194 which indicated rapid heat buildup, and accuracy issues, the 96998 only complaint I have seen so far is a pretty lousy blade, which is no stunner there...

[tjr]

Which one? I am assuming you mean the SCMS, there are two item #s.
#98194, the Orange motor housing model and the #96698 with the burgundy motor housing.

I have read some reviews of the 98194 which indicated rapid heat buildup, and accuracy issues, the 96998 only complaint I have seen so far is a pretty lousy blade, which is no stunner there...

In the recent HF mailer there's a coupon for 12" SCMS for $129.99 that applies to models 98194, 96698, and 91852. I wouldn't be too surprised it there's a $119.99 coupon floating around too. From what I've seen, each store usually only stocks one model of each tool type, so it may be a bit tricky to find a particular model. Maybe they can order the other models that they don't stock?

[dbhost]

Last time I was there, my local HF had a full pallet of each #98194, the Orange motor housing model and the #96698 with the burgundy motor housing.

They also had full pallets of the 40400 air compressor, and some welders, and a few other non WW related items...