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I am happy with this saw and it has limitations. The limitations are due to the fact that this is an abrasion saw, not a "cold cutting" toothed steel miter saw or a horizontal steel cutting band saw. I have used this saw to cross cut 1-1/4 inch 11 gauge mild steel square tubing without a problem. I use a carpenter's triangle to set the fence to a true 90 degrees. I mark the length with a scratch awl and then cut a pilot cut on the corner of the tubing using an air powered cutoff saw. I then clamp the tubing using the fence clamp and an additional "downward" clamp such that the abrasion blade will enter the pilot cut.
Now repeatable _length_ 45 degree miter cuts are a different beast due to blade deflection and the lack of a solid length stop on a portable saw. You could ask a shop teacher about technique that will enable you to cut two pieces of 45 degree mitered 1-1/4 inch square tubing, corresponding to opposite sides of a mitered rectangle, the same length using this saw.
So this is an abrasion saw. It throws sparks like an Olympic champ. It is loud. It will wake your neighbors. You need a cap, leather gloves, hearing and eye protection. I mean a lot of eye protection. It cuts hot. You will need to grind the edges of the cut pieces.
Blades are much cheaper than "cold cutting" saw blades. This saw is much cheaper that a horizontal steel cutting band saw. No problem as long as you understand what this tool is and how it compares to other methods of cutting square tubing, steel strap or angle iron.
Also consider hanging a welder's blanket to catch sparks and buying a 4-1/2 inch electric grinder with a flap disc to grind edges and welds.
I have have owned 3 chop saws and this is the best.
It cuts 2 inch square tubing like butter.
I can cut high grade steel as long as I don't force it.
I have had it for at least six months without a problem use it frequently for building feeders and stands.
I purchased this chopsaw almost a year ago and I love it. Makes cutting steel around the house alot easier. The only issue I had was the quick lock vise had a defect from the factory and they warrantied the entire vise assembly.
Bought this from TSC for $199 which is a little higher than I could've bought it online but needed it ASAP so paid a little more for it locally. Working on converting a lathe over to CNC and I needed to cut some ballscrews down to length. To make a long story short, a ballscrew is case hardened and a bandsaw blade just bounces off the surface! Can't use a cutting torch for fear of annealing or hardening it so a chopsaw was my only other choice.
It took a little time and patience, but the DeWalt Chop Saw cut through the ballscrew which was a relief so I'm very pleased with it. Seeing how a ballscrew is probably 100x harder than what most people will ever cut, I can't see why anyone would be disappointed with this tool! Yes, the blade does deflect a little if you don't get the cut started straight which is similar to a bandsaw blade. This shouldn't pose much of a problem for those with experience!
If this tool is like my other DeWalt tools, should last a long time without any problems :o)
Works great. I just bought my second one for a spare. Blade changes quick & easy with no tools. YESSSS There are 4 rubber foot covers on each bottom corner that wear easy & come off but NBD. I never use the adjustable guides so I just store them in my shed. I customized mine by cutting off parts of the guard so less sparks won't hit my lip & face, so not the sparks fly about 20 feet straight ahead. hmmmm watch for gas cans laying around. Overall this is a very good buy.
I am happy with this saw and it has limitations. The limitations are due to the fact that this is an abrasion saw, not a "cold cutting" toothed steel miter saw or a horizontal steel cutting band saw. I have used this saw to cross cut 1-1/4 inch 11 gauge mild steel square tubing without a problem. I use a carpenter's triangle to set the fence to a true 90 degrees. I mark the length with a scratch awl and then cut a pilot cut on the corner of the tubing using an air powered cutoff saw. I then clamp the tubing using the fence clamp and an additional "downward" clamp such that the abrasion blade will enter the pilot cut.
Now repeatable _length_ 45 degree miter cuts are a different beast due to blade deflection and the lack of a solid length stop on a portable saw. You could ask a shop teacher about technique that will enable you to cut two pieces of 45 degree mitered 1-1/4 inch square tubing, corresponding to opposite sides of a mitered rectangle, the same length using this saw.
So this is an abrasion saw. It throws sparks like an Olympic champ. It is loud. It will wake your neighbors. You need a cap, leather gloves, hearing and eye protection. I mean a lot of eye protection. It cuts hot. You will need to grind the edges of the cut pieces.
Blades are much cheaper than "cold cutting" saw blades. This saw is much cheaper that a horizontal steel cutting band saw. No problem as long as you understand what this tool is and how it compares to other methods of cutting square tubing, steel strap or angle iron.
Also consider hanging a welder's blanket to catch sparks and buying a 4-1/2 inch electric grinder with a flap disc to grind edges and welds.
I have have owned 3 chop saws and this is the best.
It cuts 2 inch square tubing like butter.
I can cut high grade steel as long as I don't force it.
I have had it for at least six months without a problem use it frequently for building feeders and stands.
I purchased this chopsaw almost a year ago and I love it. Makes cutting steel around the house alot easier. The only issue I had was the quick lock vise had a defect from the factory and they warrantied the entire vise assembly.
Bought this from TSC for $199 which is a little higher than I could've bought it online but needed it ASAP so paid a little more for it locally. Working on converting a lathe over to CNC and I needed to cut some ballscrews down to length. To make a long story short, a ballscrew is case hardened and a bandsaw blade just bounces off the surface! Can't use a cutting torch for fear of annealing or hardening it so a chopsaw was my only other choice.
It took a little time and patience, but the DeWalt Chop Saw cut through the ballscrew which was a relief so I'm very pleased with it. Seeing how a ballscrew is probably 100x harder than what most people will ever cut, I can't see why anyone would be disappointed with this tool! Yes, the blade does deflect a little if you don't get the cut started straight which is similar to a bandsaw blade. This shouldn't pose much of a problem for those with experience!
If this tool is like my other DeWalt tools, should last a long time without any problems :o)
Works great. I just bought my second one for a spare. Blade changes quick & easy with no tools. YESSSS There are 4 rubber foot covers on each bottom corner that wear easy & come off but NBD. I never use the adjustable guides so I just store them in my shed. I customized mine by cutting off parts of the guard so less sparks won't hit my lip & face, so not the sparks fly about 20 feet straight ahead. hmmmm watch for gas cans laying around. Overall this is a very good buy.
I am happy with this saw and it has limitations. The limitations are due to the fact that this is an abrasion saw, not a "cold cutting" toothed steel miter saw or a horizontal steel cutting band saw. I have used this saw to cross cut 1-1/4 inch 11 gauge mild steel square tubing without a problem. I use a carpenter's triangle to set the fence to a true 90 degrees. I mark the length with a scratch awl and then cut a pilot cut on the corner of the tubing using an air powered cutoff saw. I then clamp the tubing using the fence clamp and an additional "downward" clamp such that the abrasion blade will enter the pilot cut.
Now repeatable _length_ 45 degree miter cuts are a different beast due to blade deflection and the lack of a solid length stop on a portable saw. You could ask a shop teacher about technique that will enable you to cut two pieces of 45 degree mitered 1-1/4 inch square tubing, corresponding to opposite sides of a mitered rectangle, the same length using this saw.
So this is an abrasion saw. It throws sparks like an Olympic champ. It is loud. It will wake your neighbors. You need a cap, leather gloves, hearing and eye protection. I mean a lot of eye protection. It cuts hot. You will need to grind the edges of the cut pieces.
Blades are much cheaper than "cold cutting" saw blades. This saw is much cheaper that a horizontal steel cutting band saw. No problem as long as you understand what this tool is and how it compares to other methods of cutting square tubing, steel strap or angle iron.
Also consider hanging a welder's blanket to catch sparks and buying a 4-1/2 inch electric grinder with a flap disc to grind edges and welds.
I have have owned 3 chop saws and this is the best.
It cuts 2 inch square tubing like butter.
I can cut high grade steel as long as I don't force it.
I have had it for at least six months without a problem use it frequently for building feeders and stands.
I purchased this chopsaw almost a year ago and I love it. Makes cutting steel around the house alot easier. The only issue I had was the quick lock vise had a defect from the factory and they warrantied the entire vise assembly.
Bought this from TSC for $199 which is a little higher than I could've bought it online but needed it ASAP so paid a little more for it locally. Working on converting a lathe over to CNC and I needed to cut some ballscrews down to length. To make a long story short, a ballscrew is case hardened and a bandsaw blade just bounces off the surface! Can't use a cutting torch for fear of annealing or hardening it so a chopsaw was my only other choice.
It took a little time and patience, but the DeWalt Chop Saw cut through the ballscrew which was a relief so I'm very pleased with it. Seeing how a ballscrew is probably 100x harder than what most people will ever cut, I can't see why anyone would be disappointed with this tool! Yes, the blade does deflect a little if you don't get the cut started straight which is similar to a bandsaw blade. This shouldn't pose much of a problem for those with experience!
If this tool is like my other DeWalt tools, should last a long time without any problems :o)
Works great. I just bought my second one for a spare. Blade changes quick & easy with no tools. YESSSS There are 4 rubber foot covers on each bottom corner that wear easy & come off but NBD. I never use the adjustable guides so I just store them in my shed. I customized mine by cutting off parts of the guard so less sparks won't hit my lip & face, so not the sparks fly about 20 feet straight ahead. hmmmm watch for gas cans laying around. Overall this is a very good buy.
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Great price and excellent tools.
Works very well and last long