[TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?

[Darrell]

I bought a H.F. 4X6 band saw several years ago. As long as I keep it 
adjusted and use bi-metal blades it does great. Although I have to admit I 
don't have anything to compare it to.

Darrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Frost" <frosty at customcpu.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?


>I like a horizontal vertical band saw myself. 7" x 12" Jet with coolant for 
>under $1,000 in Alaska.
>
> A hot saw (abrasive cutoff) is good for light stock like exhaust tubing 
> that might strip the teeth off a bandsaw blade unless you're into changing 
> them a lot.
>
> I've used the dry cut saw at work and it frankly doesn't care what you put 
> in it, I've lopped RR rail in a few seconds but it's a 3hp. 2ph. moose. I 
> don't even want to know what it cost. Doesn't matter anyway, 3ph is about 
> half a million from me.
>
> Frosty
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> From: "Justin Fisher" <justinf at pixelations.com>
>
>
> I've decided to add a cutoff saw to my collection, and I am seeking 
> advice:
>
> any brands better/worse than the others?
> is the Harbor Freight stuff too junky, or a reasonable alternative?
>
> I know some of you guys are opinionated, so what do you say?
>
> --Justin
>
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