Metal cutting saw
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mjncad
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If the Dualsaw is so good, why isn't/haven't Milwaukee, Bosch, et al making/made one before?
This 'Pitch Men' product looks like the Ginsu knife of power tools that you can't readily get replacement blades for once they quit making them.
This 'Pitch Men' product looks like the Ginsu knife of power tools that you can't readily get replacement blades for once they quit making them.
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fcamillieri
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I just ordered the Sears version of the dual saw. I figured it was worth a try and Sears takes back anything you don't like.
I just bought a very large abrasive saw and started thinking about slowing it down a bit and trying a saw blade on it. It's an Everett brand and is very well made. I'm mounting a vise on it from our old cold saw which worked great until we burned out the original motor and bought a larger cold saw.
I adapted a Ryobi abrasive saw to the old cold saw and it worked well but then I came across a great deal on the Everett.
Frank
I just bought a very large abrasive saw and started thinking about slowing it down a bit and trying a saw blade on it. It's an Everett brand and is very well made. I'm mounting a vise on it from our old cold saw which worked great until we burned out the original motor and bought a larger cold saw.
I adapted a Ryobi abrasive saw to the old cold saw and it worked well but then I came across a great deal on the Everett.
Frank
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JJ is quite right. My local steel supplier who also has a large fab shop uses the Makita version of this same saw and has for quite a while. The abrasive version of the saw runs at 3500 rpm and costs $150.00. The cold saw version runs at 1800 rpm and cost $450.00.
Since they are a very cost conscious bunch there they resharpen their blades. If I remember correctly their blades lasted quite a long time considering the abusive use they are put too.
Personally, I have a Johnson horizontal 1" bandsaw (which will cut up to 8 inch pipe or 10 inch steel) and an abrasive chop saw. Thought about the dual saw since it is portable and I will be building a steel panel shop and steel roof pole barn. It is a bit pricey however.
I do a lot of fabrication on the ranch so consumable items like saw blades are a concern as they can quickly drive to costs up if one is not careful.
The dual saw I believe has it's place as to the cold saw, abrasive chop saw and horizontal bandsaw. It's very dependent upon application.
Cheers.
Glenn.
Since they are a very cost conscious bunch there they resharpen their blades. If I remember correctly their blades lasted quite a long time considering the abusive use they are put too.
Personally, I have a Johnson horizontal 1" bandsaw (which will cut up to 8 inch pipe or 10 inch steel) and an abrasive chop saw. Thought about the dual saw since it is portable and I will be building a steel panel shop and steel roof pole barn. It is a bit pricey however.
I do a lot of fabrication on the ranch so consumable items like saw blades are a concern as they can quickly drive to costs up if one is not careful.
The dual saw I believe has it's place as to the cold saw, abrasive chop saw and horizontal bandsaw. It's very dependent upon application.
Cheers.
Glenn.
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Glenn,
I also have one of these, and they cut nice. Used it to cut metal roofing.
Amazon.com: Milwaukee 6370-21 13 Amp 8-Inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw: Home Improvement
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390088515100&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I also have one of these, and they cut nice. Used it to cut metal roofing.
Amazon.com: Milwaukee 6370-21 13 Amp 8-Inch Metal Cutting Circular Saw: Home Improvement
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390088515100&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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I dont mean to derail the thread but JJ I cant get used to your new avitar I didnt know who it was
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Evolution Power Tools Magdrills, Rage Saws, Circular Saws, Chopsaws, Mitre Saws, Compactor Plates, Mixers, TCT Blades, Diamond Blades, Broaching Cutters & Accessories
I have two evolutions, large and small ...they perform just as advertised ...truly amazing machines
I have two evolutions, large and small ...they perform just as advertised ...truly amazing machines
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J.J., that Milwaukee looks like quite a saw based on the Amazon.com text. I'll have to check Milwaukee's web site for more info on it.
Joe, I'm also liking what I see with the Evolution saws too, and that 10" miter saw looks almost like my Bosch.
Joe, I'm also liking what I see with the Evolution saws too, and that 10" miter saw looks almost like my Bosch.
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I too like what I see in the Evolution saws. I also like their cutters but from the look of them it looks like they are very expensive.
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I am using a carbide tipped metal cutting blade in a regular skilsaw for a lot of my cutting.
One of the blades made for this is a "Morse Metal Devil" or something like that. Kind of pricey at around $50 but they cut a long time. Harbor Junk has one also that I have used. They are about $20, and I cut many feet of 11 gauge steel (approx. 1/8") that cut like plywood. I also made quite a few crosscuts on 4" channel iron 1/4" thick. You can cut thicker material too. They dull eventually and start to take a lot of power to go through stuff. They also don't really like cutting welds. This dulls them faster than regular steel. I would like to have a Dedicated hand held saw like the Evolution, but this works better than I imagined. Try it and you will be surprised! I also use a Makita abrasive chopsaw for cutting anything that will fit in it. Great saw , but it likes to trip a 20 amp breaker on startup just often enough to be a real nuisance. A friend just bought a dewalt with soft start that avoids this.
One of the blades made for this is a "Morse Metal Devil" or something like that. Kind of pricey at around $50 but they cut a long time. Harbor Junk has one also that I have used. They are about $20, and I cut many feet of 11 gauge steel (approx. 1/8") that cut like plywood. I also made quite a few crosscuts on 4" channel iron 1/4" thick. You can cut thicker material too. They dull eventually and start to take a lot of power to go through stuff. They also don't really like cutting welds. This dulls them faster than regular steel. I would like to have a Dedicated hand held saw like the Evolution, but this works better than I imagined. Try it and you will be surprised! I also use a Makita abrasive chopsaw for cutting anything that will fit in it. Great saw , but it likes to trip a 20 amp breaker on startup just often enough to be a real nuisance. A friend just bought a dewalt with soft start that avoids this.
