recommend cold cut saw?

[abdywgn]

anybody have a model they like, don't like, a good place to get one?
new project so a new tool is needed... Thanks! Bob

 

[mguner]

I can't justify one but sure like what I've seen of the Dewalt 872....

 

[RustyRatRod]

I bet this is a good one.

 

[GMachineDartGT]

I have a Dewalt. Not expensive and works well. Under 500

 

[justinp61]

I have a Milwaukee dry cut saw, not sure if it's what your asking about. It works fine, but most of the time I use a porta band or band saw.

http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/corded/6190-20

 

[abdywgn]

Thanks all for the input.RustyRatRod, there is always one in the crowd ! And that"s a good thing. justinp61, do you have a variable speed or two speed band saw? Bob

 

[justinp61]

My porta band is a Milwaukee deep cut variable speed, I bought it off e-bay for $100. It looked new, the drums didn't have a mark on them.

My band saws have step pulleys to set the speed.

 

[chryslerfat]

I bet this is a good one.

Thats what I was thinking when I saw cold cut. I guess I think of food too much.

 

[67Dart273]

Thanks all for the input.RustyRatRod, there is always one in the crowd ! And that"s a good thing. justinp61, do you have a variable speed or two speed band saw? Bob

Maybe you just better tell us. What IS a "cold cut saw?"

 

[mguner]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHDO0qK7P1M"]The Best Metal Cutting Saw!? Aluminum AND Steel? DeWalt DW872 MultiCutter Review - YouTube[/ame]

 

[chryslerfat]

Looks like a chop saw.

 

[mguner]

Looks like a chop saw.[/QUOTE

Much slower RPM and non abrasive blade.

 

[64DartGTinAZ]

Looks like a chop saw.

It's a chop saw that doesn't 'melt' it's way through the metal - not an abrasive blade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_saw

I did a lot of on-line research and ended up buying an Evolution Rage 2, but haven't used it yet (going to do some decorative fencing pretty soon, so will be using it a bunch)

Looks like Home Depot has them for $199 now: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Evolution-Power-Tools-14-in-Multipurpose-Chop-Saw-RAGE2/203633549

 

[abdywgn]

64DartGTinAZ, thanks for the heads up on the sale and reminding me about that brand. Let's see if I pry the wallet open and exercise the plastic before the sale ends! Bob

 

[64DartGTinAZ]

64DartGTinAZ, thanks for the heads up on the sale and reminding me about that brand. Let's see if I pry the wallet open and exercise the plastic before the sale ends! Bob

Get one and you'll be one of the cool kids, too! ;-)

(Good luck on whatever you decide)

 

[abdywgn]

ookie dookie artichokies! the saw is ordered from Homer D.Poe! I ended up using the sawzall for the project BUT if you have a need once,you'll need it again. I'll find something to cut when it gets here and let you know how it works. Bob