Metal cutting saws

blake80 · 01-18-2011, 09:29 AM

I am thinking of buying a new metal cutting saw. I currently have a ryobi chop saw. Im thinking about getting a metal cutting band saw. Reason being is noise. A friend of mine father, grandfather, and uncle use a hand held band saw for cutting most everything. Its very quiet. Just wondering if anyone here has one and what they think.

ChevyRacing75 · 01-18-2011, 09:38 AM

you didnt like shooting sparks?

That thing did get loud though

scottyb · 01-18-2011, 09:42 AM

Metal chop saw will do hearing damage... What? you say

Wear hearing protection ... the horizontal band saws rock!

You can find old used ones on craigslist for peanuts... everybody thinks they need one ... but few keep them in use.

DOOmsman · 01-18-2011, 09:53 AM

Consider one you can get a stand for.
http://cdn6.grizzly.com/pics/jpeg1000/g/g8692_det1.jpg

blake80 · 01-18-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

metal chop saw will do hearing damage... what? you say

Wear hearing protection ... The horizontal band saws rock!

You can find old used ones on craigslist for peanuts... Everybody thinks they need one ... But few keep them in use.

[size="7"]what??? [size="1"] lol. Is there any down side to them like the bands breaking or anything. Ive only seen them being used once or twice. If a band saw is quiet and dependable, im going to get one. Saturday night, brett was cutting some metal with mine and i walked away just to see how loud it was. Wow, that thing has to getting to the neighbors.

wilster734 · 01-18-2011, 11:30 AM

The Milwaukee 6236 deep cut i have and use is very good for its use. The blades hold up really well if you are careful and patient when cutting. Most will cut just about any steel and do it pretty quiet, but i love my Milwaukee 2 speed saw.Can handle up to 4 3/4'' wide pieces and the largest and hardest thing i have cut with mine so far is 4'' solid round 4140.

blake80 · 01-18-2011, 11:42 AM

I keep looking at one made by jet. It comes with a stand and wheels

DOOmsman · 01-18-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake80

I keep looking at one made by jet. It comes with a stand and wheels

Be sure its for metal, one I saw was wood speed only.

blake80 · 01-18-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOmsman

Be sure its for metal, one I saw was wood speed only.

I DID NOTICE THAT WITH SOME OF THEM. THIS IS THE ONE I KEEP LOOKING AT.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...3677_200323677

DOOmsman · 01-18-2011, 01:54 PM

looks like it will work. check here a little more but free shipping

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01-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#1
blake80 REAL MEN GET EM DIRTY Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rincon , ga. Posts: 3,646	Metal cutting saws I am thinking of buying a new metal cutting saw. I currently have a ryobi chop saw. Im thinking about getting a metal cutting band saw. Reason being is noise. A friend of mine father, grandfather, and uncle use a hand held band saw for cutting most everything. Its very quiet. Just wondering if anyone here has one and what they think.

01-18-2011, 09:38 AM	#2
ChevyRacing75 Maybe This Weekend :) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 6,411	Re: Metal cutting saws you didnt like shooting sparks? That thing did get loud though

01-18-2011, 09:42 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Metal cutting saws Metal chop saw will do hearing damage... What? you say Wear hearing protection ... the horizontal band saws rock! You can find old used ones on craigslist for peanuts... everybody thinks they need one ... but few keep them in use.

01-18-2011, 09:53 AM	#4
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Metal cutting saws Consider one you can get a stand for. http://cdn6.grizzly.com/pics/jpeg1000/g/g8692_det1.jpg

01-18-2011, 11:30 AM	#6
wilster734 IDK&YDE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 774	Re: Metal cutting saws The Milwaukee 6236 deep cut i have and use is very good for its use. The blades hold up really well if you are careful and patient when cutting. Most will cut just about any steel and do it pretty quiet, but i love my Milwaukee 2 speed saw.Can handle up to 4 3/4'' wide pieces and the largest and hardest thing i have cut with mine so far is 4'' solid round 4140.

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01-18-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
blake80 REAL MEN GET EM DIRTY Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: rincon , ga. Posts: 3,646	Re: Metal cutting saws I keep looking at one made by jet. It comes with a stand and wheels

01-18-2011, 01:54 PM	#10
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Metal cutting saws looks like it will work. check here a little more but free shipping CPO Outlets @ Amazon.com CPO Outlets @ Amazon.com

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