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

[Rick Korinek]

I bought the Wilton 225 cold saw about 3 years ago and am very happy with
it.  It uses a tool steel blade, cuts at about 60 rpm and has a coolant
system.  Very accurate cuts in up to 2x1" stock.  Cuts bevels to 45 deg.  I
can cut 1x1 square bar in 20 sec.  Cost is about $1000 for the saw and $100
for the blade which is resharpenable for about $15.  85 pounds so it can go
to a jobsite, if necessary.  Quiet with no abrasive dust.  Can't cut
hardened stock though.

-Rick

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Justin Fisher
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 6:16 PM
To: 'Sponsored by ABANA'
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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