Suggestions on a Chop Saw

[Villengineer]

be carefull w/cold saw blades are outrageously exspensive

I've found that if you shop around that you can get them for reasonable money. I recently replaced mine with a freud metal demon blade for about $60. I've never worn one out and I cut material way thicker than recommended. Will cut right through welds, too. The only reason I've ever had to replace them is because I'll do something stupid and chip some teeth.

 

[ninefinger]

Was going for a HF and found a Task Force new in box on craigslist for a few bucks cheaper so I got that instead. Went to pull it out of the box by the carry handle and it broke off. Used the saw a few times and the trigger crapped out. Took the handle apart, straight wired the switch and now it is plugged in to the corded switched outlet I use for my kerosene heater. Maybe there is a lower quality tool than HF after all.

 

[Steve C]

you did good. I have a lot of Milwaukee tools and haven't been dissapointed by any of them.....

 

[Workstead]

Thanks for all the replies. I took a picture of the old saw when I was tearing it apart.

A guy I work with pointed me to CPO OUTLETS. He had a 10% off coupon that he let me use too. I ordered a refurbished Milwaukee 15 amp saw for just over $150 and free shipping. That's less than what I would have had into the POS Dewalt if I had fixed it.

Anyone needs parts for a Dewalt DW871?

I have a DeWalt that has a motor that looks like your gearbox.

If you still have the parts I would be interested in your carcass.

Well, not YOUR carcass , the saw carcass.

Clem

 

[wingbone]

From what I've read about them, the next thing I'll buy will be a cold cut saw. Most say they are awesome on cutting metal and that it's a lot easier to get a square cut. Harbor Freight sells a circular saw type metal cutting saw, but I really want to wait and get the metal cutting chop saw type.

 

[Stumppuller]

I have a cold-cut saw made by Kitchen Aid.

 

[mcd176]

I have been there before as well, I purchased one from Ebay that was " A great used chop saw" and once it arrived it burnt up in 10 minutes!

I bought a new RIDGID 14" from Home Depot and really like it, it has a heavy cast base and works great, It seems to be heavier built than some others I have seen like Dewalt.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I have a cold-cut saw made by Kitchen Aid.

Took me a minute, but I got it.

Actually, somewhere on my list of wants is a "cold-cut" slicer. My wife raises chickens, and I'd love to make 3/8" slices of chicken breast to grill for chicken sandwiches.

 

[gould37]

IPLAY, I have had a dewalt 14" chop saw that I use for all types of fabrication. I have built many race cars and repaired many pieces of equiptment with this, as it is probably close to 20 yrs old. I think the key to it is to use a quality cut off wheel, like a sait or similar to get the best results. The better the cutting wheel, the less work on the saw. My dewalt has a swivel clamp with a quick release. These are both excellent options if you plan on cutting anything other than a 90 degree angle. Good luck shopping.....

 

[Iplayfarmer]

My new saw just arrived!! I had it shipped to my office. Now I am struggling to stay focused for the last bit of work today.

Beware all of you loose scraps of steel in the garage. Soon you will be thin wafers. Wahhahhahaaa.