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Lyaec350
06-16-2008, 01:26 PM
Looking for a pneumatic body saw... what should I get?

I've looked at the CP 7900 and 7901 (what's the difference?) for $87 and $107 respectively, and the IR air saws... Seems like the CP 7901 would be the nicest if it really comes with the swivel that most pics show it with, but on the other hand I could get one of the IR saws locally rather than having to order online...

What do you all think?

PoorOwner
06-16-2008, 03:04 PM
CP7901 reduce vibration, definitely the better model it does come with the swivel, fit and finish is great..
if you look around some come with a good number of blades.

Fedwrench
06-16-2008, 03:13 PM
Why not buy online? Often you avoid sales tax and shipping is free or reasonable at some places. I have the IR429 air saw. I don't use it that often. Just to cut power steering lines off so, I can use a socket to remove them. The 429 makes my hand go numb from vibration. I think I would try the CP model. The 429 is the only IR air tool I don't care for. Everything else has been great.

Crasen
06-16-2008, 07:30 PM
I use an IR body saw at work and I do not care for it that much, not sure what the model number is. The blades tend to come loose after little use. And the blade chuck just recently broke on it. It is a little less than 2 years old and is used for about a few hours a week.

Lyaec350
06-16-2008, 10:10 PM
Why not buy online? Often you avoid sales tax and shipping is free or reasonable at some places. I have the IR429 air saw. I don't use it that often. Just to cut power steering lines off so, I can use a socket to remove them. The 429 makes my hand go numb from vibration. I think I would try the CP model. The 429 is the only IR air tool I don't care for. Everything else has been great.

Transaction risk... if it doesn't work I can just take it back to the store. Shipping = tax, so if they're the same price in store vs online the difference is moot.

Will look more into the 7901. Can anyone recommend a good place to pick one up online?

Lyaec350
06-17-2008, 04:03 PM
7901 available locally @ fleet farm for $119... seems like the one I will go with.

billymade
06-17-2008, 04:08 PM
http://www.google.com/products?btnG=Search+Products&show=dd&q=chicago+pneumatic+air+saw+7901