Milwaukee M12 Band Saw

[dkroth]

Do you know if the M12 version of this saw works well?

I have the corded Milwaukee band saw and that thing rocks. I'd like to get another band saw so I can leave the corded one in the SWAG stand. I thought it might be cool to have the portability of the M12. Obviously it's a smaller saw, but does it still chew through angle iron, pipe, flat steel, etc?

Edit: Looks like I was searching incorrectly the first time around. Now I see there are plenty of positive reviews here. But if you have current feedback, bring it! Thanks.

 

[trackwelder]

Do you know if the M12 version of this saw works well?

I have the corded Milwaukee band saw and that thing rocks. I'd like to get another band saw so I can leave the corded one in the SWAG stand. I thought it might be cool to have the portability of the M12. Obviously it's a smaller saw, but does it still chew through angle iron, pipe, flat steel, etc?

Edit: Looks like I was searching incorrectly the first time around. Now I see there are plenty of positive reviews here. But if you have current feedback, bring it! Thanks.

I bought one for cutting electrical conduit instead of using a sawzall and it worked awesome. Have not used it on any angle or thick stuff yet.

 

[cg81]

My friend is a plumber and has one. He loves it.

 

[cheechi]

I keep forgetting I have it which is the only reason I don't use it more. goes through rebar real quick thats the most recent thing I've done with it. With the stock blade even.

Some have said its an odd size blade so replacements might be limited. been meaning to look into that but haven't myself.

 

[metaldad]

i have regular and deep cut corded.
picked up the 12v, for mainly overhead work. the weight difference is fantastic. works well for a cordless. and i am not of fan of battery powered tools.

 

[Rock Hound]

It is one of my top "want, but don't need" tools. I would like to pick one up if I see a bare tool for <$100.

 

[Strouty]

They are very nice, if you can swing it get the kit. The case is the best way to keep it nice forever.

I have cut thicker things, but you need to remember that it is a pretty small throat. Don't expect to cut anything large with it.

 

[racintj]

This may help: http://www.protoolreviews.com/tools...-going-portable-with-cordless-band-saws/6416/

 

[balrog]

This is my go to cordless tool for cutting conduit, unistrut and threaded rod on the jobsite. The compact size allows overhead cuts with less fatigue.

1-5/8" strut channel is close to the cut capacity of this tool. Anything larger, and you would have to take multiple cuts from different directions or just use a larger tool.

The blade is an oddball size. And I think the TPI selection is limited. I figured the TPI is limited because the tool was designed to cut thinner materials. Although 1.5" round or square solid stock could fit in the throat and make the cut, it isn't what the tool was designed for. I haven't researched for an aftermarket replacement yet.

 

[Mridolfo]

I picked a brand new one up at the local Restore for $100. Only used it a handfull of time to cup scrap copper / stainless pipe and it works great.

 

[metalart]

use it often on unistrut, allthread and copper... big fan of it.

 

[noentiager]

I keep forgetting I have it which is the only reason I don't use it more.

 

[Van Johnson112]

A friend I work with let me try his out and I was impressed with it, I cut a couple pieces of 1/2" threaded rod and strut in no time. Definitely keeping my eyes open for one of these.