[TheForge] Cut off saw

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I would like to add my 2 cents to the sawing discussion.  I 
have a band saw (horiz/vert), a portable band saw and 
abrasive saw, which I try to avoid using whenever possible 
due to noise and grit.

About a year and a half ago I purchased a small cold saw and 
use it most of all.  It is the Wilton "Willy 225".  It has a 
9" HSS blade, 1 HP motor and coolant system, and weights 85 
pounds.  It cuts precisely, without burs 90 degree and 
swivels to one side to cut miters to 45 degrees.  I set up it 
up with in and out-feed tables made from  3x6" angle in front 
of the stock rack.  It will cut 1" square at 90 degree in 
less than 20 seconds.  The vise will hold 2" stock.  The 
largest material I have cut is 2x 0.75.  For larger stock I 
use the band saw.  Price $1,000., from Grainger, MSC etc.  
One of the best purchases I have made in awhile.

-Rick