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

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I have a 16" Harbor Freight cut-off saw that I purchased 4 or 5 years ago 
that I have had great luck with.  This is a heavy (220lbs) monster: 220 
volts AC, belt driven, with a heavy cast iron base and vice (HF item 
#33225).  I haven't seen it advertised lately, but I purchased it as a 
potential "kit" because I couldn't build the blade mandrel, mount, vice, etc. 
for what I paid for the saw.  I've used it a fair amount with no problems, 
with good abrasive wheels (usually Norton). I mostly use it to cut rebar 
and cope tubing/pipe with, but it was a good deal at approx. $200 and free 
shipping.  As always with HF, your mileage may vary.  By the way, I 
purchased it to replace a Ryobi POS that didn't last 3 blades.

David S