Metal cutting circular saws?

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Hi, just wondering about how well the metal cutting circular saws work? Me and a friend were looking at getting one, mostly cutting 1/8 sheet 3/16 etc.. I see metal blades for circular saws, could you just use a regular saw? Or do the metal ones turn slower/more torque for cutting steel? They're a bit pricey for low time use so if you can use a reg circular saw for a few cuts here and there that would work for me.And I have Milwaukee m18 batteries and tools, would the cordless metal saw run through batteries real quick or is the cordless actually decent? I assume this is one of the times you'd want a cord?
Reply:I have an Evolution Rage circ saw for steel, it works great for 3/16 stuff. I don't think you can use a regular wood saw for this, unless you're just cutting aluminum, in which case  wood cutting tools work fine. (Cut speed is different for steel.)
Reply:I have the Milwaukee 8 inch metal saw. It is great. Make sure you use the right tooth count and blad type for the thickness and type of metal.I have talked to Diablo at the Fabtech trade shows. They make metal cutting 7-1/4" blades that fit in typical circular saws. They are designed for the rpm and type of saw that most people use for wood. Sent from my SM-G996U using TapatalkMillermatic 252 MIGMiller Dynasty 200DX TIGMiller Spectrum 625 PlasmaAltas 12x36 Metal LatheBridgeport Milling Machinewww.psacustomcreations.com
Reply:I have the milwaukee corded 8 1/4 odd size i know, but when I need it it works like a charm.Sent from my SM-G960U using TapatalkI haven't built anything I can't throw away.  Perfection is the journey.    Mac
Reply:I only buy what is on sale.But most time I use a 4½" hand grinder. Dave

Originally Posted by nick121

Hi, just wondering about how well the metal cutting circular saws work? Me and a friend were looking at getting one, mostly cutting 1/8 sheet 3/16 etc.. I see metal blades for circular saws, could you just use a regular saw? Or do the metal ones turn slower/more torque for cutting steel? They're a bit pricey for low time use so if you can use a reg circular saw for a few cuts here and there that would work for me.And I have Milwaukee m18 batteries and tools, would the cordless metal saw run through batteries real quick or is the cordless actually decent? I assume this is one of the times you'd want a cord?
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

I only buy what is on sale.But most time I use a 4½" hand grinder. Dave
Reply:I as well as others have the corded Milwaukee 8.25" saw. I've used the evolution and it's a toy compared to the Milwaukee. If your doing long cuts or using it a lot, go corded. These saws use a lot of power . The key to blade life is lower motor speed, careful controlled feed speed and not cutting hardened material.  Using a straightedge guide and minimal blade protrusion along with good work support are also key to good blade life. I've found Milwaukee brand blades to give the best service life
Reply:I use a cordless Porter-Cable circular saw with a Diabalo metal cutting blade for most sheet metal, 12, 16 gauge mostly.  Works fine for me.  I don't cut a lotof metal so don't need one of the special metal cutting type circular saws.
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Originally Posted by nick121

Hi, just wondering about how well the metal cutting circular saws work? Me and a friend were looking at getting one, mostly cutting 1/8 sheet 3/16 etc.. I see metal blades for circular saws, could you just use a regular saw? Or do the metal ones turn slower/more torque for cutting steel? They're a bit pricey for low time use so if you can use a reg circular saw for a few cuts here and there that would work for me.And I have Milwaukee m18 batteries and tools, would the cordless metal saw run through batteries real quick or is the cordless actually decent? I assume this is one of the times you'd want a cord?