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Dec 12, 2005 | 11:30 AM

#11

Jmunk

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

I used a small drop saw and had problem with not gettina staright cut, perhaps the blade needed tightened or something to that effect. Either way, the band saw yields a cleaner product.

Dec 12, 2005 | 07:37 PM

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silentdaredevil2

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

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Originally Posted by Jcushing

those are wood cutting band saws... you need to slow them down with pulleys to make em work for metal. something tells me they dont have to power to cut slowly either.

your very wrong about blade speed, at work i cut 304-306 Stainless at liek 200 sfpm. its all in what type of blade u use and how fast you feed.

Dec 12, 2005 | 08:10 PM

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90dx

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

I cut mild steel at 200sfpm as well.

Dec 12, 2005 | 08:36 PM

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Scott-EP

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

i use this bandsaw too. i love it. i have had it for a few years. worth every penny of the $140 i spent new

Dec 13, 2005 | 02:20 AM

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Heath

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

I have a Jet brand horizontal/vertical 3/4" bandsaw that circulates oil/coolant. I absolutely love it although they are over 1k new. Cuts cleanly though.

Dec 13, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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hcivic

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

chop saw don't make good and straight cuts on thick stock.

Dec 14, 2005 | 01:08 AM

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BLACKSI

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

i wish i had bought a quality band saw for everyday use and a cheap chop saw for a backup cutting tool but instead i have a nice chop saw and a hf band saw.

Beau

Dec 14, 2005 | 01:27 AM

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Heath

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

I have the fairly crappy Ryobi chop saw to go with my fairly nice bandsaw

Dec 14, 2005 | 08:27 AM

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Moving_Target

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Re: Chop saw or Band saw?

I have a delta chopsaw i bought for ~$200 CND. No, it doesn't cut true 90's consistantly. I have to dress the ends with an angle grinder. It is fast though. A bandsaw is on the wishlist for the time being.