buying a cutoff saw

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so, i've been looking on CL for a used cutoff saw for weeks now with no luck so i'm just going to go buy a used one. its not something i'll be using all the time but i need it for some projects i have planned, first of which is making a table.not looking to spend too much but don't want anything that cant cut a straight line either.this is what i'm looking at now:[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PC14CTSD-14-Inch-Chop/product-reviews/B004X1PAU2/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1[/ame]what do you guys think? any recommendations?thanks
Reply:I'd look into one with a cast base, they seem to have better vises and straighter cuts. Like the milwaukee or ridgid.Ian TannerKawasaki KX450 and many other fine tools
Reply:thanks. where can i find a good deal other than amazon. i've tried northern tool but they're more expensive.
Reply:Pick up a $179 Ridgid 14" saw from Lowes or Home Depot.  Also see if your LWS has anything on that end of the spectrum.   Have had my Ridgid for about seven years til it started smoking.  Will dive into rebuilding it soon, hopefully.-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:Triple S Steel have some deals right now on Milwaukee and Porter cable abrasive cut off saws. They are here in Knoxville Tn and in Houston Tx.
Reply:thanks but i don't think i can buy from them. unless i'm not going to the right site :/