[TheForge] gas powered cutoff saw

[Jerry Smith]

Bruce is right about the gas powered cut off saws. I have a HF electric 14 cut off saw and it works great for most of my projects, but I don't cut cinder blocks with mine, mostly rebar, steel stock that I have and with changing the blade the occasional red brick.

For bigger projects or a lot of cut work, I use a metal cutting bandsaw with fluid cooling. 

If I need to cut cinder blocks, I put an abrasive blade in my Porter Cable 7 1/4 circular saw, it takes a little longer than a specialized saw, but for the occasional cuts I have to do it works fine for me.

There is no one saw that does everything, gasoline powered saw can be a problem if you don't do regular maintenace and you should not use them in confined spaces. 

Jerry




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From: Bruce Freeman <freemab222 at gmail.com>
To: terry l. ridder <terrylr at blauedonau.com>; Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 4:16:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] gas powered cutoff saw

You have to change blades between steel and bricks.

I don't know how much you have to do, but I'd try using an angle
grinder first.  If that won't do the job, then scale upwards.  I've
never had need for more than a 4.5" angle grinder, though I'm not
doing what you plan.

I use a 14" electric cut-off saw in the shop - much cheaper than this
gas-powered job.  (It could cut brick with the right blade.)  It's
probably also lighter weight, but not intended to cut below grade.
Bricks would have to be placed on its bed for cutting.

OTOH, I'm not real keen on gas engines.  They're finicky and need
care.  Electric motors don't.

On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 9:40 AM, terry l. ridder <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:
> hello;
>
> i was browsing northern tool sale items and came across this cutoff saw.
> between rebar, fence pipe, steel, bricks, etc. a cutoff saw would make
> the work easier. nay thoughts on this cutoff saw?
>
>
> http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200332593_200332593
>
> Northern Industrial Gas-Powered Cutoff Saw - 3.6 HP, Model# EHS350A
>
> Heavy-duty cutoff saw cuts steel, stone, asphalt, concrete, rebar and
> more - the ideal power tool to have on the jobsite. Ideal for
> demolition, road renovation and fire/rescue operations. Lightweight and
> easy to carry and use, reducing operator fatigue.
>
> Item# 999000
>
> Was $599.99
> Sale $499.99
>
> --
> terry l. ridder ><>
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