klhitman
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it ***** and the blades ***** dont buy. i had a coupon so i said why not. i wish i would have said NOT!!!! do not buy. the saw seams ok other than the blade set screws. but the blades are ****!!!
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HF metal saw
- Thread starter klhitman
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Stinger
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You realize there are at least half a dozen HF metal saws correct? There are also at least 2 different types of blades (and you are right the cheapest ones don't work very well).
I've got one of the higher priced ones and in the 3+ years I've had it, I've had great luck using it 3-4 times a week. I've been through 15+ blades with it and it's still a metal eating mofo...
I've got one of the higher priced ones and in the 3+ years I've had it, I've had great luck using it 3-4 times a week. I've been through 15+ blades with it and it's still a metal eating mofo...
muibubbles
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pics so we know which one youre talking about?
Rockerbox1
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^^^^ that would be nice
boseefus402
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I bought this one before
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html
It worked for tubing and lighter stuff if you took breaks. There wasnt a thermal overload protection though and I smoked it when doing a bunch of cuts at the same time.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-14-inch-heavy-duty-cut-off-saw-91938.html
It worked for tubing and lighter stuff if you took breaks. There wasnt a thermal overload protection though and I smoked it when doing a bunch of cuts at the same time.
I have the cheapo High Speed Metal Saw (Air)...Like This One:
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
It *****, but I managed to get a small job done with it awhile back. I struggled with it though.
http://www.harborfreight.com/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
It *****, but I managed to get a small job done with it awhile back. I struggled with it though.
The 4x6 horizontal saws have a HUGE following. For the price, they're excellent.
Everyone says the blades they come with are ****--you're not really saying to avoid a band saw just because of the blade it's shipped with, are you? Because for about $10, you can get a good bi-metal blade.
Like EVERY power tool, it's going to require some set-up and dialing in... you aren't going to get great accuracy or performance just by opening up the box.
The flimsy sheetmetal stands are also junk.
The saw itself? Pretty damn good. Especially for the money.
Do some web searches for "Harbor Freight 4x6" and you'll see hundreds of posts and sites dedicated to this saw.
I traded mine for a Shop Fox, only because I liked the miter gauge and clamp on the Shop Fox better... but when it comes right down to it, there really wasn't a NEED to get rid of that saw.
-Brad
Everyone says the blades they come with are ****--you're not really saying to avoid a band saw just because of the blade it's shipped with, are you? Because for about $10, you can get a good bi-metal blade.
Like EVERY power tool, it's going to require some set-up and dialing in... you aren't going to get great accuracy or performance just by opening up the box.
The flimsy sheetmetal stands are also junk.
The saw itself? Pretty damn good. Especially for the money.
Do some web searches for "Harbor Freight 4x6" and you'll see hundreds of posts and sites dedicated to this saw.
I traded mine for a Shop Fox, only because I liked the miter gauge and clamp on the Shop Fox better... but when it comes right down to it, there really wasn't a NEED to get rid of that saw.
-Brad
Damian
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Some of the HF saws are decent. I know a lot of guys first starting out that use them. Some of them are junk though. Just gotta research the one you're buying.
Sorry for no pics. It was late and kinda a drunken rant. But it was the high speed air saw as mentioned above. The saw seems to be ok but the teeth on the blades just went to ****. The only thing I don't like about the saw is the blade set screws.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/specialty-air-tools/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/specialty-air-tools/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
Sorry for no pics. It was late and kinda a drunken rant. But it was the high speed air saw as mentioned above. The saw seems to be ok but the teeth on the blades just went to ****. The only thing I don't like about the saw is the blade set screws.
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/specialty-air-tools/high-speed-metal-saw-91753.html
I have a 10.99 coupon for that one. If its just the blade, why not just get better blades?
Do they use industry standard blades, like a regular reciprocating blade?
DGC15
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I have one that works great on sheet metal. Just get a good quality hack saw blade and break it in pieces long enough to work in the saw. Works great. You can even grind down the back side of the blade to make it narrow. Really helps when cutting curves.
yup those are junk. Ive got one also, I just needed to cut one hole. It worked but vibrated itself into pieces. With a little patience and lots of red lock tite, I managed to get it working okay. I rarely use it but when I do its nice to have around for those odd jobs