14" Dry chop saws - any recommendations?

[Shield Arc]

Just bring it here and I'll get my 3 phase rotary converter built. Oh, bring your gantry crane at the same time

If you were closer I'd let you have that chop saw. But it may take a week to get to it. It's in the back of a 20-feet long shipping container, that is stuffed full of stuff I cant bring my self t get rid of.

Oh the crane isn't going any where!

 

[dragoneggs]

Yikes, the Dewalt 14in dry cut chop saw is $435 at Home Depot. I think I will stick with my abrasive version. :smiley_aafz:

 

[newbury]

Yikes, the Dewalt 14in dry cut chop saw is $435 at Home Depot. I think I will stick with my abrasive version. :smiley_aafz:

And the abrasive is $163. That's why I'm thinking of going direct to "cold cut" and wait for the cost of laser cutters to drop I don't want to "waste" $150 on abrasive that could have been put directly into a dry chop saw. Like I wrote, if I had an abrasive I'd probably live with it.

 

[Big Barn]

And the abrasive is $163. That's why I'm thinking of going direct to "cold cut" and wait for the cost of laser cutters to drop I don't want to "waste" $150 on abrasive that could have been put directly into a dry chop saw. Like I wrote, if I had an abrasive I'd probably live with it.

I agree. I would probably do the same.

Terry

 

[BukitCase]

I've been sorta watching prices for a while now, and one WARNING to others - in the typical price range ($4-500) some of the saws use a wimpy stamped steel base, others use cast iron, still others use cast aluminum.

In my NSHOFO (NotSoHumbleOldFart'sOpinion ) ANY cast base beats stamped steel (unless the steel is 1/4" or so) and cast IRON beats cast aluminum (slightly easier to repair, maybe)

IIRC, Milwaukee's is(was) one of the few in that price range with cast iron.

Not as big a deal if you're only gonna put thinwall tubing, etc, on the saw - but 4" heavy wall tubing/pipe gets heavy fast.

Back to the continuing drool-fest ...Steve

 

[bdog]

Yikes, the Dewalt 14in dry cut chop saw is $435 at Home Depot. I think I will stick with my abrasive version. :smiley_aafz:

They are not cheap but keep in mind the blades are over $100 and it comes with one. I think they turn a lot slower than an abrasive so you can't just swap blades. The difference in cuts is like night and day. They are straight and clean. If you want a cheaper one northern has one for less than $300 that is a no name brand but has decent reviews.

 

[bdog]

Here is a link to a review on the northern saw

http://youtu.be/Gedap0Js4gI

 

[newbury]

There's a thread to a thread about how to beef up the DeWalt base. Also it seems as of now are fewer offerings than a few years ago.
Evolution - generally regarded as very poor
Fein Fein 72905361120 Slugger 14 in. Metal Cutting Chop Saw
Ironton FREE SHIPPING — Ironton Dry Cut Metal Saw — 14in., 15 Amps, 1450 RPM | Chop Saws| Northern Tool + Equipment
Grizzly Shop our G0692 - 14" Dry Cut Metal Saw at Grizzly.com
DeWalt Dewalt
Morse Morse
Ridgid http://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-71687-Dry-Cut-Saw/dp/B001HWMS2S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1448140527&sr=8-6&keywords=dry+cut+metal+saw
Jancy http://www.amazon.com/Jancy-Slugger-MCCS14-Cutting-Diameter/dp/B00C102URI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_469_9?ie=UTF8&dpID=319DLZPwVZL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0PQSACHJEND4WH91T88T
Steelmax http://www.amazon.com/Steelmax-SM-S-14-C-Metal-Cutting-Chop/dp/B00820HSB4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_469_17?ie=UTF8&dpID=41XpfhenMbL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR125%2C160_&refRID=0PQSACHJEND4WH91T88T
and prices range from about $300 w/ 1 blade to $800 with no blade.

 

[Shield Arc]

bdog I wouldn't trust anything that kid says!

 

[newbury]

Here is a link to a review on the northern saw

http://youtu.be/Gedap0Js4gI

Good link.
When I first really got into Chain Saw Milling I bought the $80 Northern Tool knockoff of the top rated $300 Oregon chain sharpener. I had to shim it and tape 1 piece. It's served me well for about a dozen sessions of multiple chains since 2009.
The Ironton might be similar, especially if they have not cheapened it in the interim.

I wouldn't trust Lanse's review anymore than that three week welder Shield Arc