(masterhand) saw from tsc

[supervert]

i just picked up a 7 1/4" metal cutting saw from tractor supply for $130. its kinda like the one that trick tools sells. i was a little iffy at first but it comes with a 5yr Limited liftime warranty, so i thought that i would give it a shot. i needed to make a straight cut about 5' long in some 1/4" steel plate. i was going to use the old trusty plasma but this was a good exuse to get a new tool. so i clamped on a staight edge and fired it up, i cut through it in about a min. it was like cutting 3/4" oak with a skill saw. overall i am pretty impressed with it so far. i will keep posting as i use it .

[Mike C2]

I have the Harbor Freight version. :shaking: Surprisingly, It cuts really well. I try and make it a policy to avoid anything with a cord that comes from HF, but so far it's OK. It has the UL, CSE ratings and a double insulated motor. It appears to be made by Jepson tools? I cut about 6' of 10 ga with it, and it's pretty amazing!

It was on sale at HF for $79 and I used the 20% couon to nab it for $63.20

I have a plasma as well, but this is great for burr free cuts when ripping steel for a fab project. :smokin:

[chumly2071]

What's the noise level when using these saws? About like a grinder, or loud enough to instantly deafen people in a 5 block radius?

[supervert]

What's the noise level when using these saws? About like a grinder, or loud enough to instantly deafen people in a 5 block radius?

not any louder than cutting plywood with a skill saw

[Mike C2]

And even less mess than the Skil saw. I really like how it works and what it does, longevity as with most other HF tools is my concern... I figured it was worth the $65 to see if the type of tool was worth a flip and it is. I may buy the reconditioned 8" Milwaukee which you can get for $219 and they also have an optional blade with more teeth for thinner metal. Just depends on how much I use it, and so far quite a bit.

[supervert]

one thing the manual says is ( not for profesional use ) so its right up my alley so i wouldnt expect it live under xtreme use everyday.

[guidolyons]

I was looking at the Clarke metal cutting saw at Tractor Supply, but then I read Kwranglin's Bullet Industries Chop saw blade write up and went with the $15 Bullet Industries Carbide Blade that works in a standard circular saw. Just like cutting a piece of plywood, a little higher pitch, few sparks, lots of burning hot metal chips, though. Works like a champ, so far.

http://www.bulletindustries.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/99_144/products_id/487

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