Rand chop saw

[Mitchw123456]

Anybody have any expierence with the Rand 14" chop saw? I'm a little skeptical as its cheap and I can't find any reviews on them. This is the one I'm talking about: http://www.ebay.com/itm/190464832888?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


I'm not looking to break the bank on one considering it won't be used much. Any insight? thanks

 

[PugetDude]

$65 isn't a great bargain if you have to pay almost $40 to ship it...

$60 at Northern Tool...if you have one nearby

[url]http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=219419[/URL]

 

[crewchief888]

IMO
it looks like every other inexpensive abrasive saw out there.

but as mentioned, you're looking at $100 shipped to your door.

i beat the hell out of an orange HF saw, it finally died 3 years later after cutting enough tubing for 3 cages, 2 sets of bumpers, a set of rock sliders, and more tabs and mounts than i can count..

it was replaced by a ridgid from HD on sale for $129

it's a much nicer saw, cast base, toolless vise angle change, 45* angle in BOTH directions, and more power.

i like it better than an older milwaukee we have at the shop

if you're using it once a month to cut a couple pieces of metal, it'll probably be ok, but in the long run you'll probably be happier if you spent a little more money.

take a look at the "house brand" of any of the big box stores, and you'll see the same basic saw, for the same or less money.

just my $0.02

 

[Mitchw123456]

thanks for the info. I think I'll just wait until I find a decent deal on a name brand unit. Its not like I really HAVE to have one but yall all know how that works...