I am looking to buy a Dry Cut Chop Saw I'm leaning towards the Milwakee MPN:6190-20 I read that the blades are junk but the saw is decent the cheapest price I found on Ebay was $439.00 plus free shipping the other one I was thinking of Ridgid 614 but I think it might be a little too steep $730.00 plus $34.00 shipping If theres something out there better then the Milwakkee please let me know before I make the purchase
I think you could get one a lot cheaper than that. Harbor freight has then for around 100 bucks. If you are going to be doing a lot of cutting then maybe you might want something a little better.
I have a makita it has worked great for years. Biggest trick on the blades when cutting thicker stuff is not to over heat them like if you were cutting some thick square tube. Blades aren't cheap!
I looked at a lot of them. I was not impressed with HF's saws. I went with a DeWalt for $199. It is plenty for my needs. And, YES, watch the blades. Don't force it and don't get it too hot.
For that money you could buy a Jet horizontal band saw. Since I got my bandsaw (used) I haven't drug the chopsaw out from under the bench as it throws too much **** around and makes too big of a mess. I'd have to agree with the others in that this isn't something you want to go cheap on even though the HF small power stuff usually works fairly well. Mine is a Black and Decker Industrial that has been through the wars and still kicks ****.
Ditto on the makita, and the makita abrasive blades. They also throw in a 4-1/2 inch angle grinder some times.Around $149. Let the blade do the work.
I have had poor results with abrasive chop saws,I have bought a femi band saw and will swear by it all day long. I am not aware of the capacity of the abrasive saw but the drop band saw is 4.5sq tube at a 60degree cut angle. It is extremely acurite and variable speed. Weighs in about half of the chop saw.not to mention the dust from the abrasive saw alone. It is a little pricey but worth every penny but not far off from where your looking. Just another option
I have a 4X6 horiz hacksaw and a Makita 14" abrasive chop saw. I use the 4X6 for most stuff because you can walk away and do something else. If I have to use the chop saw due to material size or whatever I drag it outside the garage to contain the mess somewhat. I saw one of the import Rage 2 saws on sale for $200 and free shipping from Menards so I bought one. Only limited use so far, and I still prefer the 4X6 but I can use the Rage 2 inside and the chips are mostly confined to the built in box for that purpose. Still somewhat noisy.
Not the same thing but .... I picked up a "duo-saw" at Costco a few weeks ago. Cut thru 2x6x3/16 steel tube like ****er . I had to flip the tube but the cut was perfect.
I have the Milwaukee you have pictured. I like it motor a very strong stock blade was better then the cheap Red devils I have now. Next blade I'll pay a little more and get a better one. I would recommend it!!
I also have the Milwaukee you have pictured. It is a very good saw. Like they say the blades are expensive. Just don't crowd it. I would recommend it.
We have a couple of New Evolution dry cut saws at work. I priced one a few years ago for less the 500 bucks with a blade. We cut all kinds of stuff and havent burnt one up so l would reccomend that brand.
its like you took the words out of my mouth. I used a HF that someone else had. did not like it. DeWalt is much smoother. just take it easy on the cut. its not a race. I got my dewalt at farm store for $125 -150.
I have several chop saws. The couple cheap ones I have run hotter than the better ones. There is a little more blade wobble in the lower quality saws, which heats and warps the blade and affects the cut. Cold cut blades run at lower rpm than the abrasive saws( so don't use abrasive blades on a cold cut saw unless you go really slow). They cut square if you keep them cool, and the blades last if you keep them that way. I have found that it pays to buy the best saw you can afford. Just in blades alone, you would pay for the better saw quite quickly. Posted from the TJJ App for iPhone & iPad
I have one of these cold saw's from Northern Tool. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326857_200326857 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcCsCGzg9XA Works perfect. Only $279.99 Free shipping
for the abrasive discs...I've used DeWalt, then bought some Nortons; went back to DeWalt......they seem to hold up alot better.
get a regular metal chop saw and buy the good metal cold cut saw blade and a deal to turn down the RPM... good to go
Yeah, I noticed that the thread went in a different direction than what the OP asked. Big difference in the steel blade vs the abrasive blade saws.
Go on Line and check with Wheeler Metals. They are out of Oklahoma and Springfield Mo. the saw they have is around 400.00 with a blade. The blades are around 100.00 I believe. The saw is made here in the USA (Iowa to Ohio???). There are two models I have been told. One that you can carry around and sets up like a chop saw and the other is suppose to be a table model???????? I haven't seen one yet and I have asked for one of those. They are 500.00 supposedly! The people who have purchased one of them say they are great. Just watch out as the (saw dust) CHIPS ARE SHARP!!!!! I have one of the ones from harbor Freight that works like a power saw for wood and it cuts well on 1/8" up steel. On the thinner stuff it tends to grab and chunk off teeth. Works well when cutting up steel gangway runs. Check it out as I am not sure if it is what one fella here already mentioned a manufacturers name. Just one more bit of information before you choose! Good hunting! Joe in Mo.
metal devil...blades made in USA! Canton,Ohio http://www.mkmorse.com/products/index.aspx?product=74 www.mkmorse.com
Milwaulkee is a great saw. Better vise than all others I looked at and all metal parts. (some have plastic guards) One of the best tools I've owned (for 5 years) and the only times I've had to replace blades were my mistakes like cutting high carbon steel like rebar.
I have a Dewalt. I have made cuts on 4" x 1/2" wall square tube that were within one thousandths , which is pretty good for the home garage. I have bought two blades at $125 each. They didn't last long enough to justify the price. I had the blades resharpened, don't waste your time and money. Mine has been sitting on the shelf for several years now because I can't see buying another $100 + blade. Wished I had invested my money in a good horizontal band saw. Just my opinion. Bill
I had a Milwaukee. Couldnt afford to keep it in blades. I have a horizontal bandsaw now. Its really the way to go!
I have a 14" Steelmax carbide blade. It came with two blades for under $400. I am still on the first blade with probably half of the teeth missing and it still works great! It is pretty noisy and I always wear a face shield and hearing protector. I did have a horizontal bandsaw but when it failed I replaced it with this. I like that it doesn't take up any floor space and not as messy. A friend has a Makita but it is a 12".
hands down the best saw i've used is the Morse "metal devil".Bought it in Jan, very high quality frame,doesn't throw any chips,precise straight cuts..used an abrasive saw for years hated it!! wobble cuts,if it gets hot won't cut worth a ****,abrasive slag build up it's like why the hell i didn't buy this sooner??
If you look at all these different saws most of them look the same as other ones I am sure they are all made in China with all different names on them , theres a guy on Ebay that is selling the Evolution Saw factory remans I think he sold 50 and he still has another 75 left so I am ***uming that isn't a very good saw if there are so many returns I was searching on the internet for information on the Milwaukee and the biggest problem everyone has with those is the blade they come with the saw once you put an after good market blade on the only other question is the vise, they say they can't tighten the back part of the vise enough to keep it from moving I'm sure because it is powder coated which makes it very slippery Grizzley tools has a nice looking saw but it's $525.00 and it comes with no blade , the blade is an extra $125.00 ????
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