I had to cut about 300 feet of expanded metal and was not looking forward to using my plasma cutter. I've seen these saws for sale but they seemed pricey and I was skeptical that it would do well. My LWS suggested trying this saw out and I'm glad I did. This is a great tool. I picked it up for $400 and it was money well spent. Adam
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Webb's Welding and Repair LLC
MM210 w/a 3035 spoolgun
Syncrowave 250
Spectrum 625
Trialbazer 302 w/HF
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I got the milwaukee 8" dry cut. It was $289 a couple years ago.
The thickest I've cut is 1" and it goes a little slow on that, but anything under 5/8" is like cutting plywood.Syncrowave 250DX
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XR Control and 30A
Airco MED20 feeder
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81
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I have been skeptical of these since I first saw one four years ago. What a nasty mess it could be if it fed back...? Or maybe I'm just being too paranoid?Miller Maxstar 200 DX
RMLS-14 Momentary Hand Control
Miller Syncrowave 180 SD
Porter Cable 14" dry metal saw
Hitachi 4.5" grinder
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I was worried about kickback also. The blade cuts in a fwd/up motion and it never jumped once. Definitely don't want to try it single-handed though. It's heavier than a regular saw. It also collects a lot of shavings in a removable side compt. AdamWebb's Welding and Repair LLC
MM210 w/a 3035 spoolgun
Syncrowave 250
Spectrum 625
Trialbazer 302 w/HF
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We use to use a Skill worm drive saw and carbide pirana blade like 27 teeth or something a can of WD 40 some hearing protection and cut aluminum plate with it like 1 1/2" plate.
Don't under estimate the power of a good saw and a properly designed blade.
KerryMiller Syncrowave 200 W/Radiator 1A & water cooled torch
Millermatic 252 on the wish list
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Originally posted by kcstott View PostWe use to use a Skill worm drive saw and carbide pirana blade like 27 teeth or something a can of WD 40 some hearing protection and cut aluminum plate with it like 1 1/2" plate.
Don't under estimate the power of a good saw and a properly designed blade.
Kerry
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how much are the blades and can they be sent off to re-sharpen?2- XMT's 350 cc/cv
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Originally posted by fabricator View Posthow much are the blades and can they be sent off to re-sharpen?To all who contribute to this board.
My sincere thanks , Pete.
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Originally posted by burninbriar View PostMy blades are around 40 or 50 bucks, can't remember exactly. I had Lenox and now I have the Morse Metal Devil and all three have warning not to have them resharpened. That could be because they would rather sell a new blade or liability concerns. I resharpened the Lenox myself on a 8" grinder and it did pretty good. I only used it to get me through until my new blades arrived though.
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Is that a pipe track or cutting guide in your first picture? If so, do you have more pics and detail? Otherwise, does anyone have a cutting guide for extra-long cuts (other than just clamping a piece of angle or channel)?
I got a Milwaukee 8" about 2 years ago and love it! It's great for cutting bar grate as well.
I have had a couple of 8" blades sharpened, but I don't think it's worth it.
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The milwaukee's baseplate is stainless and very smooth.
I haven't used it on AL yet though.Syncrowave 250DX
Invison 354MP
XR Control and 30A
Airco MED20 feeder
Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81
Smith O/A rig
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You can tape or clamp a strip of Formica to any metals being cut that you don’t want to be damaged. Chips will get in between the base plate and metal and trash the finish even on plastic covered metals. Formica is nice and slippery and the saw will glide. Formica makes a good "folding" straight edge too. You can roll it up a 120 inch long 6 inch wide strip and tape it into a 2 foot loop. If you want to use it as a saw guide you need to add a thin strip of alauminioum angle to your saw base plate and let the Formica ride over the foot and run on the vertical leg. Two threaded holes to mount the angle is all you need. One strip under the saw, one as a guide and roll them both up together when done.Last edited by Vicegrip; 04-03-2008, 05:45 AM.Weekend wannab racer with some welders.
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