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Doug

10-31-2003 08:24:19




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Am planning on building a few "utility" trailers and was figuring I would need a chop saw for cutting angle iron and flat stock. What is a good brand/model?




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Dr Cy Kosis

11-01-2003 19:54:05




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
Just steer clear of the Cheepie China made ones.

DeWalt, Milwaulkee, Ryobi, Makita, and Porter Cable all have some good saws.

Step up a notch and you'll sure get what you pay for.

Down below, T Bones right about hp. If your gonna cut much big stuff get all the motor you can handle. I'm not sure what hp my DeWalt is, but it kicks the breaker on the welding generator before it gets bogged down very much.

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KEG

11-01-2003 08:04:12




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
Surprisingly, no one seemed to comment on the virtues of a carbide blade verses an abrasive blade. I just bought a Makita carbide blade metal chop saw from Harbor Freight for ~$379. Cuts fast and clean, with no sparks but throws small chips around. I like it and believe more people will be opting for carbide verses abrasive once they have a chance to try it.

So ... check it out. You might be find it worth the extra cost.

Anyone else have thoughts on this?

KEG

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Scott Green

10-31-2003 16:10:04




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
I've run many different chop saws. I own a Ryobie(not shure of spelling). My Ryobie has been a good chop saw. And I like it. But , if I had to buy another one , it would be a Dewalt. Very user friendly. Very comfortable handle. And plenty of power. I'm not fond of dewalt tools in general. But , if I were you , I wouldn't buy any other brand chop saw until you check out the Dewalt. I liked it. The factory I worked at , had many different brands of chop saws. Because I'm not a Dewalt fan , I stayed away from the Dewalt chop saws. One day I needed a chop saw. A Dewalt was handy , so I used it. I was impressed. Dewalt will be my next chop saw.

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DaveCA

10-31-2003 18:27:02




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 Re: Re: chop saw in reply to Scott Green, 10-31-2003 16:10:04  
I think this is funny how two persons can look at the same options and be happy making opposite choices. I used a DeWalt and compared it to a Milwaukee and bought the Milwaukee. The Milwaukee is the same (other than color) as the Ryobi as far as I can tell.



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Glen in TX

10-31-2003 13:49:37




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
Have a older 14" Makita that still works good. If you are going to cut a lot of angles get one with a turn table. We made another one that is 16" with 3HP motor. If you make one use a 3,5, or even 7HP motor and use 2 or 3 groove pulleys with smaller belts. We used a salvage tractor axle and housing for a turn table and base mounted inside a pipe frame table.



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Tim...OK

10-31-2003 12:54:26




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
By the way,I've had the best luck,cutting speed ,life etc.. from the DeWalt blades,they seem to hold up very well under my abuse.



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buck

10-31-2003 12:12:17




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  

I have a DeWalt that gets a fair amont of use and I am satisfied with it.About the biggest thing I cut is 1"x3" bar and I am pleased with the cut and time to cut. One thing I have noticed is that some blades cut fast and ware fast and others cut fast in thin stuff but last longer. I really haven't paid attention to the intended use when I buy the blades. Anyway those jobs that the fab. shops use are a whole different ball game and if you are going to be using it a lot and can spring for the cost--check those out.

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KX

10-31-2003 12:07:22




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
DeWalt model DW871. Ive used and ABUSED one for 5 years. I like it better than any other brand I have ever owned.



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Tim...OK

10-31-2003 11:44:27




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
I bought an import one about 5 years ago,JUNK JUNK JUNK, lasted 6 months,motor caught on fire in a heavy cut. replaced with a makita,very good saw,no trouble and I use mine alot,have a part time weld shop at home. we've had a makita at work for almost 20 years,still going strong,cuts 1" tool steel stock almost every day.

Tim



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T_Bone

10-31-2003 11:29:31




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
Hi Doug,

If you have ever used a commerical chop saw then bought a small home shop type chop saw, you will be very disappointed in the cutting speed.

I bought a 14" Milwaukee, 1.3hp, ($169) and it does fine for thin material but add a 1/4" thick piece and it's very slow to cut, not enough motor HP.

For about twice of what I paid, I could have built a 3 to 5hp. Theres not much too a chop saw to build one.


T_Bone

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rustyfarmall

10-31-2003 10:11:44




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
I have a makita, never had any trouble with it.



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ScottT

10-31-2003 10:23:59




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 Re: Re: chop saw in reply to rustyfarmall, 10-31-2003 10:11:44  
I'll second the Makita, I have an old one picked up second hand that works fine.

Scott



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Arthur

10-31-2003 09:31:08




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 Re: chop saw in reply to Doug, 10-31-2003 08:24:19  
I've hade a Porter Cable one a couple of years now....Seems to do all I want.



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