Best metal cutting chop saw (carbide)?

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I really need to buy a good "metal cutting, carbide blade chop saw" and need some recommendations on a good brand to buy.I also want to buy a good hand held carbide blade "skill saw" to go with it.What do you recommend?Thanks,Steve1946 Shorthood  -  1958 Blackface  -  1962 Redface  -  1967 Redface  -  1968 Redface -  1970 Blackface  -  2005 300D -  2008 Vantage 300  -and a ton of other welding stuff
Reply:I like the Evolution.  That is the only one I have used.
Reply:No other recommendations?  C'mon guys you've got to have some input....Thanks,Steve1946 Shorthood  -  1958 Blackface  -  1962 Redface  -  1967 Redface  -  1968 Redface -  1970 Blackface  -  2005 300D -  2008 Vantage 300  -and a ton of other welding stuff
Reply:Check the previous threads. This topic has had considerable discussion. You are not going to use a chop saw because the rpm's are too high. Blade selection will be more important than saw brand, epecially if you plan on cutting s/s or aluminum.
Reply:As Pro-fab said, been recent discussion on this very topic. Try a thread search.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Buy a cold saw.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Originally Posted by Pro-FabCheck the previous threads. This topic has had considerable discussion.
Reply:get an evolution.
Reply:Originally Posted by sixget an evolution.
Reply:http://www.google.com/search?sclient...om&btnG=SearchBest to use common sense before doing anything shown above.
Reply:Originally Posted by C6.7weldrig . . .I also want to buy a good hand held carbide blade "skill saw" to go with it.What do you recommend?
Reply:Originally Posted by C6.7weldrigNo other recommendations?  C'mon guys you've got to have some input....Thanks,
Reply:Originally Posted by C6.7weldrigI have been working over 100 hours a week lately....i really dont have time to go searching though old posts, looking for what i need.  That annoys the $hit out of me when people have the time to say "Do a thread search"..... it would have taken you just as long to actually help and give your input on what brand of saw you like/use.If you have all the time in the world to surf the web that's good for you, but i don't... i needed to order this thing several days ago, but put a couple posts up hoping to get some advise before i pull the trigger on one.Im sure someone with all the time in the world will chime in now, with a list a mile long of old threads that they dug up in search and talk about how easy it was....
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966So, your time is more valuable than everyone elses?  I just became too busy to answer your question.If you have the time to respond you also have the time to search.
Reply:I agree to a cold saw.  they will last forever with good maintnance and proper opperation procedures.
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966So, your time is more valuable than everyone elses?  I just became too busy to answer your question.If you have the time to respond you also have the time to search.
Reply:i have a steel max and it works great!
Reply:I have the 14" Evolution and love it.   it spins at 1300 rpm instead of 3500rpm of an abrasive saw and has  tons of torque.  cuts metal like butter.    blade lasts a long time if you don't try cutting freehand and snag the blade .   one of the best tools I ever bought.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:the best thing about buying tool is tool shop around
Reply:I will throw my two cents in. At work we have three Makita 12"saws. First one we got like over five years ago. Only things that we change are blades and brushes. We run Tenru blades and make sometimes thousands of cuts with a blade. Mostly .065" tubing, but some heavier. At home I have a Northern Tool 14" and I run Slugger blades now. It is only my second blade in two years of having the saw. I do not cut as much at home...lol. I have heard great things about the Evolution saws, but have never got to use one. Next blade may be an Evo once I burn up the Slugger."If you live in Sacramento you have seen my work."
Reply:Careful when you ask for advice you just might get it. Although it may not be what you whant to hear.Millermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Hmmm... I just noticed with my on-line saw browsing that Makita buzzes their metal saws at 3500 rpm.http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/...ls.aspx?ID=471Blade Diameter    7-1/4" Arbor    5/8" Max Cutting Depth    2-1/2" No Load Speed    3,500 RPM AMPS (120V)    13.0  Makes me wonder if a Makita blade might be the answer?Good Luck
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepHmmm... I just noticed with my on-line saw browsing that Makita buzzes their metal saws at 3500 rpm.http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/...ls.aspx?ID=471Blade Diameter    7-1/4" Arbor    5/8" Max Cutting Depth    2-1/2" No Load Speed    3,500 RPM AMPS (120V)    13.0  Makes me wonder if a Makita blade might be the answer?Good Luck
Reply:Thanks to all the guys who actually tried to help out....I ended up ordering the Evolution.Your advice is much appreciatedThanks again.Steve1946 Shorthood  -  1958 Blackface  -  1962 Redface  -  1967 Redface  -  1968 Redface -  1970 Blackface  -  2005 300D -  2008 Vantage 300  -and a ton of other welding stuff
Reply:i like both my saws. can't go wrong with either brand. Attached Images225NT bobcatAEAD200LEScott 125mm175, mm252 w 30A, PT225mm211, TA 181iHyper Therm 380, cut master 529100X & XX, Digital Elite6 Victor setssmith little torch, meco midget kalamazoo band sawsteel max saw evoulution circular sawdewalt had one for years works great
Reply:Originally Posted by C6.7weldrigThanks to all the guys who actually tried to help out....I ended up ordering the Evolution.Your advice is much appreciatedThanks again.
Reply:Evolution Rage 2. Get it. Use it and enjoy no more sparks and constantly buying cut off wheels. Way better than a chop saw. Best metal cutting tool next to my Powerplasma 50. I often wonder why I waited so long to get them. I can cut just about anything now professionally and makes my projects fly instead of struggling to cut metal.