blake101
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What's your favorite abrasive saw for cutting metal?
Abrasive saw
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ndnchf
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I have a Milwaukee and a Makita both 14" that I use maybe once every 2 years or so, the Makita has a masonry blade on it for cutting brick from a sidewalk project.
They both do the job well but I really only use them when I need to cut larger hard materials other wise I prefer either the dry cut saw or the bandsaw, they just throw to many sparks and the dust is nasty.
Like posted above I only use them outside.
They both do the job well but I really only use them when I need to cut larger hard materials other wise I prefer either the dry cut saw or the bandsaw, they just throw to many sparks and the dust is nasty.
Like posted above I only use them outside.
Banjorear
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I bought a Rigid from HD many years ago. Works well and was cheap. I liked that it has a cast iron base instead of stamped steel one and a quick adjust clamp.
ndnchf
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I've had mine maybe 2 years. I put a Dewalt blade on it, which is better than what HF sells. The base is sheet metal, others are cast or more solid. I keep mine on the stand I made, it is just held in place by the surrounding pieces of wood. I can lift it off if needed. But it is stable and works well. Yes, Id buy another. Using the standard 20% off coupon, its around $80 now. But prices can vary. Like I said, there are better ones out there. But for the price and use in my home shop, it fits my needs nicely.
cthulu
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I have a 14' dewalt...but they have newer saws that spin at lower rpms that cut WAY better than abrasive saws.
Stuff like the below, it's on my wish list but the 14' dewalt with an abrasive is a good work horse for me.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WEORGM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Stuff like the below, it's on my wish list but the 14' dewalt with an abrasive is a good work horse for me.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WEORGM/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Are you looking for a saw to cut metal? If so you may want to look at the Trajan or the Evolution metal chop saws. Much cleaner cuts and much cleaner from the making a mess standpoint. I have a Dewalt 14" cutoff that I will never use again since I bought the Trajan Q700 but I routinely use a Milwaukee portaband for most of my metal cutting.
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I have the old HF version, orange and black and it ***** for any repetitive work, but I built a log splitter with it. then I scored a Ryobi at a tool and die shop liquidation for $30 (also older, cast iron base, 2hp motor) that is worlds apart in terms of quality. I know Ryobi is typically homeowner grade, but this older model is as nice as a lot of better brands I have come across, thus it's MY favorite (of the two I have, LOL).
I should add the Ryobi will blow the 15 amp breaker on my extension cord reel that is plugged into a 20 amp circuit if I push it hard, so I assume it is close to 2hp it says on it, the HF one just plain boggs down on I beam or thick stock...
I should add the Ryobi will blow the 15 amp breaker on my extension cord reel that is plugged into a 20 amp circuit if I push it hard, so I assume it is close to 2hp it says on it, the HF one just plain boggs down on I beam or thick stock...
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