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

[Grover Richardson]

I have a Harbor Freight 14" chop saw, one of those normally 69 or so , but
on sale for 49.  I used a coupon and got it for less than $42.00 including
tax<G>.  So long as it is not heavily loaded it does fine.  I have found
that if I am cutting a piece that is flat instead of standing on the end
that the metal tends to melt and get gooey.  I don't know if this is a fact
for all saws or if it's a fact of the type of metal blade that I am using.
Harbor Freight blade.  Also the first cut or two on a new blade doesn't bite
well, and then I guess the surface gets worn off and it has tooth and works
better.

For years I have used an old Black and Decker brand Skill Saw with a metal
blade.  Still use it where the chop saw won't cut (odd shapes).  Yes, the
bearings are catching hell, but it's an older one that is sacrificial.  I
clamp the work to the table with vice grips and start sawing.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Childers
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Subject: RE: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?

Wood saws will work as a metal cut-off saw- A friend has been using one for
years, though I had some trepidation about the bearings...

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rsmuck
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?

Sorry, I was thinking wood, you guys were talking about metal.
Rowland of Roseburg, OR 97470
10 miles to the nearest Red Light
There is a very fine line between 
"hobby" and "mental illness
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darrell" <darrell67 at machinemaster.com>
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Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?


> How does it do on A2?
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "rsmuck" <rsmuck at hughes.net>
> To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?
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>>I bought HF 12" sliding miter saw, I like it, don't think one needs the 
>>lazer guide, its PIA takes battery, have to turn on and off.
>> Rowland of Roseburg, OR 97470
>> 10 miles to the nearest Red Light
>> There is a very fine line between
>> "hobby" and "mental illness
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Justin Fisher" <justinf at pixelations.com>
>> To: "'Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 4:15 PM
>> Subject: [TheForge] Any recommendations on cutoff saws? Brands, etc?
>>
>>
>> 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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