Coldsaw or Bandsaw? It depends........

[KHK]

There are a few sparks, but nothing like the abrasive blade.

[weldingtwopotatoes]

Cool, I'm gonna go to HF to pick up a carbide blade tomorrow.

[bhardy501]

That is dry cut technology not a cold saw. The cold saw such as a Dake cold saw does use slower rpm and uses a coolant flow over the part. The Dake cold saw is also around $3000. My Milwaukee is between $400-$600 according to where you find it. The Milwaukee is a great investment. I have made several hundred cuts on different size square tubing and different sizes of solid bar stock. The thing still cuts like it did straight out of the box.

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Here is one I found on ebay, its a true cold saw. lots of difference. http://cgi.ebay.com/12-5-Blade-2-2-H...item5d276112a8

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Here is a rage 14" saw. I have the 8" skil saw type and it works great. cuts thru 1/4" plate like cutting hot butter. EVOLUTION RAGE 2 14" MULTIPURPOSE METAL SAW W/ BLADE - eBay (item 390013485302 end time Dec-26-09 12:33:46 PST)

[frijoli]

That is dry cut technology not a cold saw. The cold saw such as a Dake cold saw does use slower rpm and uses a coolant flow over the part. The Dake cold saw is also around $3000. My Milwaukee is between $400-$600 according to where you find it. The Milwaukee is a great investment. I have made several hundred cuts on different size square tubing and different sizes of solid bar stock. The thing still cuts like it did straight out of the box.

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Here is one I found on ebay, its a true cold saw. lots of difference. http://cgi.ebay.com/12-5-Blade-2-2-H...item5d276112a8

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Here is a rage 14" saw. I have the 8" skil saw type and it works great. cuts thru 1/4" plate like cutting hot butter. EVOLUTION RAGE 2 14" MULTIPURPOSE METAL SAW W/ BLADE - eBay (item 390013485302 end time Dec-26-09 12:33:46 PST)

And based on those pictures you can't say they are anywhere near the same. My OP post was to show people what a BIG step up a Cold saw was. Good discussion!

[BearNPum]

That Evolution Rage really looks good for the price. I may have to spend some Christmas cash.

[Bikespot]

Bandsaw works the best for me. You can get accurate cuts without heating up the material.

[Hamstn]

Santa didn't leave me enough for the rage saw, must not have been good enough , but if my cut off saw ever dies that one or one like it will be the replacement.

A band saw would be really nice also. Both have their use. Hate to cut a bunch of 1" tube on a band saw but would not care to cut a 6x6 heavy wall tube on the dry/cut off saw.

[junes]

They both do gave a place but fir the average fab shop or home owner a horizontal bandsaw is perfect.

[Gadget]

They both do gave a place but fir the average fab shop or home owner a horizontal bandsaw is perfect.

I couldn't agree more. I have both band saw and cut off saw. The band saw is my go to tool for precision cutting.

[BearNPum]

I've got the cheapy HF horiz. band saw, and I have cut a ton of stuff on it. I think I paid $160 as i recall. I see they are listed at $250 now. That and my combo belt/disc sander get the most use at my place. Watch for this saw on sale, and I think everyone would be happy they had one of these.