whats your favorite porta band saw?

[bikebumIII]

I am looking into getting a porta band saw to cut tubing with. I was just wondering how many others out there use these for the same thing and what the positives and negatives are of using them and what is your favorite brand and model? Thanks

[IronBull]

We've used Porter Cable portabands on our construction jobs for as long as I can remember and they seem to be bombproof. We've had good luck with most all of Porter's powertools now that I think about it.

Edit: Get a variable speed model if you can afford it. They make precision cuts easier to start.

[BrettM]

I've used the Milwaukee (sp?) unti, works like a dream, and I hear great things about their longevity.

[cybergeek23851]

Milwaukee and Porter Cable.

[jeeplord]

Milwaukee

[Aces'n'8s]

Milwaukee. I have the regular cut. IMO, the deep cut Mil. band saw should only be used if you cut 4" diam. material on a regular basis.

[bikebumIII]

I was thinking milwaukee, that is what I have used before....I just have to figure out what model to get....Thanks

[Nickm]

Milwaukee

[ChiScouter]

I have used porter cable, milwaukee, metabo, and the new dewalt. I owned a milwaukee deep cut and sold it to buy the new dewalt. Take a long look at the new dewalt before passing on it because people who haven't used one say to buy a milwaukee